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Opinion 94-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for … of support, it is required to obtain assignments to the State and to such district of support rights of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Opinion 2000-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding … engaged by the authority, the authority must solicit bids in accordance with Town Law §197 for the construction of the … categories of estimated construction work to be performed in the aggregate for districts in several towns. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… not appear on employee advices or paystubs. Benefit Plan Progression Each pay cycle a process will run to identify … the appropriate Benefit Plan. The Automatic Benefit Plan Progression lists the logic used for changing an employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Selected Economic Trends Shrinking Labor Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… August 24, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges … Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) serve more … on its Metro Rail service. Fare collection resumed in the summer of 2020. Additionally, authorities reduced routes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and taxpayers. The clerk also did not always date stamp real property tax receipts, including 66% of town and county and 47% of school real property tax receipts, resulting in the potential for … significantly. The clerk also did not properly deposit all real property tax collections or all clerk fees in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOther Bulletin No. 58
… position between 04/01/2021 and 03/31/2022. There is no minimum service requirement following the employee’s … be submitted as soon as possible but must be received no later than 07/05/2021. Please email completed Correction … checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 for further details on the New York Retiree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-58-april-2021-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 … Eckstein worked as a personal accountant and financial advisor, agreed to invest approximately $385,000 into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … risk of loss or misuse due to unauthorized access. In addition, BOCES officials have not implemented access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position as a public official by engaging in … Government and four counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, all class E felonies. … of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… was increased. South Jefferson Central School District – Payroll (Jefferson County) Auditors reviewed salaries and … whether they were accurately paid. Auditors also reviewed payroll change reports for two months during the audit period … salaries and wages reviewed were accurately paid and the payroll increases were calculated correctly and supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to properly segregate payroll duties. Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds Auditors found the records maintained … during the audit period. Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (Nassau County) The board did not ensure that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… CUNY Bulletin No CU734 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal funding as well as a boost in state aid have helped school … received in these years consisted of pandemic-related funding from the federal government. Of the 670 school … release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… been issued: Department of Health : Medicaid Program: Eye Care Providers Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and … practices connected to the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and extending to the owner’s family, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority … County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in safeguarding the public’s … those who abuse the public trust are held accountable,” James said . “This case underscores our shared commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… and/or equipment. These projects are generally large in scale, require large sums of money and are long-term. In May 2017, the Board acknowledged the need for a capital … wall blocks and owe an additional $37,000 once delivered. In addition, the Board improperly established a $1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46Eastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… procurement of goods and services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area … B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the Office of New York State … next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and surcharges. “The … Calarco and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys the former part time court clerk for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… nonrecurring revenue, such as appropriated fund balance, one-time State funding, one-time Federal funding and sale of property, to finance its … three of the District’s CBAs expired June 30, 2021 and one of the District’s CBAs expires June 30, 2022. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5