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Opinion 90-59
Whether a town may regularly plow and sand a private road belonging to a disabled individual
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Selected Financial Management Practices
… established adequate controls over the following financial management functions: cash and grant management, revenue and collection activities, procurement … facilities in Lake Placid. In November 2012, it assumed management responsibility of the Belleayre Ski Area in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… tax revenue to host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller towns that host casinos realized … tax revenue to host and regional local governments but only the three smaller towns that host casinos realized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… In 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new M9 train cars. The contract includes an initial base order of 92 cars with options for an additional 584 M9 cars. In July 2017, LIRR exercised its first option for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… decisions, a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or more years calls into question the … this data through the Office of the State Comptroller’s Open Book New York database to better assess the recent and … Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) assets managed by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from … to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and the Fund’s Emerging Manager program grew from $6.7 … Common Retirement Fund remains one of the best managed and best funded public pension funds in the nation, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1760
… income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method, … based on the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding Allowances on the Employee Tax Data page in PayServ. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1760-2019-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… of site visits made during the 50 to 75 percent completion window. Develop and implement a plan for post-construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, lower processing costs and increase interest earnings. Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2016-BSE1-02) DOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or DOL procedures … resulting in the failure to assess up to $311,775 in penalties—more than 10 percent of the penalty amount examined. This includes up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Performance (2015-S-56) The Staten Island Railway’s (SIR) on-time performance percentage generally approached or … standard of 95 percent. However, auditors also noted that SIR does not completely report the timeliness of trains to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the facilities tested. However, of 11 sampled major oil storage facilities, auditors identified eight that … and deposit activities was not documented. Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR): Oversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1608
… who meet the eligibility criteria Background Article 49.1 of the 2016-2021 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 10/02/17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1608-2017-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1430
… who meet the eligibility criteria Background Article 49.1 of the 2011-2016 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 10/14/15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1430-2015-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilOpinion 92-15
… (payment for partial disability attributable only in part to line-of-duty injury); (effect of workers' compensation … Municipal Law, §207-c) -- Disability Benefits (payment to deputy sheriff eligible for benefits under General … to General Municipal Law, §207-c to a deputy sheriff who has been determined partially disabled in a workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-15Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-305
… their grade as of April 1, 2022; served the equivalent of 120 workdays in each fiscal year and had a performance rating … Salary Schedule) on 04/01/2022; and Has completed 120 work days in each fiscal year; and Received a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-305-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentOpinion 95-22
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … Firemen's Benevolent Association may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask whether the Fishkill Exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today on state budget negotiations. “The Governor and Legislature … my office of nearly $13 billion in spending.” Background on State Payroll Impact of a Late Budget: As we informed the … March, the budget needs to be passed by end of business on Monday, April 3 for the April 6 Institutional Payroll to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiations