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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… As a result, various department officials responsible for overseeing the contracts approved claims totaling … documentation from county departments. Expenditures for one contract exceeded the agreed upon contract amount by … revenues by an average of $1.6 million annually for a three-year period. Delaware Academy Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… by 10 percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … tax collections fell 6 percent statewide in 2009 compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax collections were impacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, March 2022 to February 2023), with leisure and … onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a drop in sales tax collections two years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli … DiNapoli’s report notes two changes to New York state tax law may have contributed nearly $540 million in sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… of 70% renewable electricity consumption. The analysis is based on projections from the New York Independent System … gigawatts of installed renewable capacity by 2030, which is triple the 2022 capacity of approximately 6.5 gigawatts. … responsiveness and project impacts are mitigated, is critical to achieving the CLCPA goals. The state will also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsDiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… who have limited English proficiency, creating barriers to accessing vital services. “It’s not acceptable that the … translated documents and multilingual information on how to provide feedback or file complaints if necessary. The … language assistance is consistently provided or measure how effectively services are working across facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programsReport Types – Enhanced Reporting
… There are three report types you can submit in Retirement Online : the regular report, the adjustment report and the enroll/job report. You use the regular report … Three different report types can be submitted through Retirement Online the regular report the adjustment report and the enrolljob report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/report-typesRockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
… Estate real properties were sold without third-party appraisal. Key Recommendation Engage a professional appraisal service prior to listing estate real property for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/05/15/rockland-county-sale-estate-real-property-2019m-233State Agencies Bulletin No. 312
… Purpose To explain an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction to $17.59 for dues (code 291) and agency shop fee (code 295). … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/312-nyscopba-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseOpinion 90-10
… in a reasonably safe condition extends not only to the road surface and shoulders, but also applies to other … advisory council is further required to carry out any other duties, tasks or responsibilities, consistent with … which seek approval for the use or development of any open space area listed in the town's "open space index" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-10DiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and Woodside in northwest Queens have their own … Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez said: “Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside truly capture the spirit of New York. … opportunities are shaping and reshaping Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside. These changes have brought energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. … as a beneficiary since 2019. When she passed away in October 2021, both payments should have stopped, but the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make … government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… records the collection of revenues. Payroll processing is handled by the separate PayServ system but the payroll … budget preparation data for bill drafting purposes and is not intended to replace the automated budget system used by DOB. A key component of the SFS is the Statewide Vendor File. All suppliers of goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… the public’s trust and recovered the stolen funds.” “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. Here, we secured full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… were better than expected, but the revenue challenge is still with us,” DiNapoli said. “President-elect Biden’s … and localities fill gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic, is another hopeful sign. We still have a long way to go, and … $7.8 billion, or 10.8 percent, lower than last year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections without detection, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Chazy Union Free School District , Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District , Haldane Central School … accurately paid at their approved salaries or wages. Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (Westchester … audits of the Chazy Union Free School District Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District Haldane Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland D.A. Announce Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
… from State Comptroller DiNapoli's Office investigated and arrested this individual who allegedly committed fraud … residents from fraud and abuse." Ricardy Cesar was arrested on July 10, 2020, without incident based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-da-announce-middletown-man-arraigned-grand-larceny-chargesBus Driver Licensing
… operations into one organization. RBO maintains a fleet of about 5,600 buses operating out of 28 depots. … transporting an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. Safety and Training Division files did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … and enrollment information is transmitted from NYSOH to the Department’s Medicaid claims processing and payment … relies on accurate and timely information from NYSOH to update eligibility and enrollment data necessary to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-follow