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Opinion 92-34
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … When a city receives partial payment of a parking fine or penalty and/or a mandatory surcharge, the city may apply the payment … Whether a surcharge is to be considered paid in whole or in part when a court or administrative tribunal has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew … The states prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk … DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, Rules of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (Jefferson County) Overall, auditors found court funds were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Performance Measures
… to include in ridership for weekly and monthly commutation ticket holders. Commutation tickets were about 60 percent of … including, but not limited to, consideration of ticket use patterns; changes in the composition and travel habits of customers; and changes in ticket, pass, and refund policies. Adjust the MTA Bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresDiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… and educational services, have increased their share of total employment in New York state (including New York City), while the number of jobs in goods-producing sectors continued a long-term … economic landscape,” said DiNapoli. “The strengthening of these service industries has been widespread, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyTown of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… Audit Period January 1, 2023 – July 23, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town officials should properly distribute FFI … tax proceeds to ensure that local fire departments receive the financial support they need. This helps maintain the safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106Vendor File Advisory No. 8
… has added a new vendor certification to the vendor file for vendors to self-certify as small businesses eligible for payment within, or prompt payment interest after, 15 days as established in State Finance Law Section 179-F. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/8-vendor-certifications-updateChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An Income Withholding Order for child support or spousal maintenance that was served on a member’s … be served on NYSLRS after the member retires for child support or spousal maintenance to be deducted. NYSLRS can … spousal maintenance if required by a DRO, but not child support. Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceOswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… $7.8 million in revenue. Key Findings Attendants did not count and record the quantity of garbage disposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether TOHIDA followed its … budgeted for the Green Acres payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) and the 2016-17 tax levy and for the period … Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility Under these subdivisions of Section 384, you will receive additional benefits for … you must have elected the benefit within one year of your appointment or within one year of employer adoption. By doing so, you waive the right to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hOppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2017M-240)
… million. Key Findings The 2014-15 through 2016-17 budgets did not contain realistic estimates of appropriations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/oppenheim-ephratah-st-johnsville-central-school-district-financialReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… property owned by LIPA. In these instances, the first line of the 2016-2017 tax cap form (prior year levy: Tax Levy FYE 6/30/2016) should be the amount of tax that was actually levied. PILOTs receivable from LIPA … on the form should be based on a good faith estimate of the amount the district expects to receive. To the extent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidanceTown of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… of approximately $19,700. Key Findings The Treasurer did not maintain appropriate records or provide the Board … routinely review bills prior to disbursement. The Company did not maintain records showing how many people bought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overGroton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through August 21, 2014. … two schools with 833 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year are approximately $18.8 million. … funds have excessive balances and no plans or policies for the use of the reserves. Over the last four years, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Harpursville Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-261)
… District officials’ management over financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $16.1 million. … did not ensure that fund balances were reasonable. For the five-year period ending June 30, 2013, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/03/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-261Monticello Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-97)
… Fallsburgh, Forestburgh, Mamakating and Thompson in Sullivan County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/monticello-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-97State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New York City’s Fiscal Year (FY) … allocated but not spent on asylum seekers through June 30, 2026 will be used to fund additional spending in FY 2025 and balance the budget in FY 2026. More resources will also be used to fund relatively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budget