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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued. … controls over employee leave time. Auditors found the board did not establish comprehensive leave benefit … Town of Locke – Financial Condition (Cayuga County) The board did not effectively manage the town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 91-43
… St Comp, 1978, p 6, and 1990 Opns St Comp, No. 90-21, p 50. You suggest that the two are inconsistent. In Opn 90-21, … 34 Opns St Comp 1978 p 6 and 1990 Opns St Comp No 9021 p 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… payroll each period. The District employed a total of 218 employees who were paid a total of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October … over the payroll processing. Without adequate segregation of duties or mitigating controls over payroll processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed records in ten municipalities: Herkimer and Madison counties, the … well as the village of Johnson City. “When seized property is missing, it can jeopardize the prosecution of criminal … dangerous items, such as drugs and firearms, making their way back into our communities,” said DiNapoli. “Without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to improve private property. Town of Eden – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Erie County) Auditors reviewed 58 out of 765 … exemption eligibility. Town of Elba – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Genesee County) Auditors reviewed 91 (15 … with state or local laws. Town of Holland – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Erie County) Auditors reviewed 60 out of 369 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… than three-fifths of projected spending for that year (about $69 billion, excluding budgetary reserves). About 40% of the controllable spending is allocated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in … policies just prior to the pandemic that ensured more online sales were being fully taxed.” Local sales tax growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022Train On-Time Performance
… 7 days a week. The MTA’s website lists schedules for each of the subways’ 20 interconnected lines and three shuttles. … in accordance with the timetable). Transit’s Department of Subways (Subways) considers a train on time when it is not … after its scheduled arrival time. Subways’ Department of Rapid Transit Operations uses its Rail Control Center’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-722
… increase and increase to the Theatre Tech Tape Payment for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). … filed on 09/10/2019 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-722-cuny-2021-15-salary-increase-and-increase-theatre-tech-tapeDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that 10 villages and two cities were designated in fiscal stress under his … stress,” 73 villages and cities have not filed their financial information, as required. These scores also largely … governments has improved with the infusion of federal aid and stronger economic activity,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-296
… the worksheet must be received in OSC’s Audit Section by the agency deadline for Pay Period 4C. The Earnings Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-296-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-painters-and-supervisorDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including … said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it … justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal would prohibit lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… was released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court on Nov. 27, 2024. If convicted, the defendant faces up … Division Rick Whelan. The defendant is represented by the Legal Aid Society. The charges filed in this case are merely … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… responses are confidential and there are no questions about citizenship or social security numbers. The deadline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) plans to … where a company has just one woman on its board, the Fund will vote against members of the board's governance committee … qualified women and individuals from minority groups when considering directors. As a result of the agreements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsCuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… District purposes? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – January 17, 2025 Understanding the Program The Superintendent of Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… to take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can do everything online. Learn about what you’ll need to … more information about the types of benefits available and how to apply, visit our Disability Benefits page . Preparing … date of retirement. Estimate Your Pension Finding out how much you can expect to receive is a critical step in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair … future purpose and not merely a "parking lot" for excess fund balance. Establish a Capital Reserve Funds A capital … intervals. This fund may not be used to pay district operation and maintenance costs. A governing board resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… which provides added transparency and current information about the number and types of contracts entered into by the … and daily activity accounts provide important details about how taxpayer dollars are spent, which is a fundamental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… $11,118.75. This investigation was triggered in part by a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the qui tam provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecards