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DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for … interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … violations of “negative activity” such as failed tests due to excessive BAC levels and reports of alleged tampering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until FY 2025. The citywide savings program is expected to generate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingReal Estate Portfolio
… and disposed of property on terms beneficial to the State. The audit covers from January 2010 through July 2013. … New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation's largest state public power entity and a leader in supplying the State … 12 power generating projects, along with an administrative building in White Plains and several permanent easements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… (AI) systems: Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform how government operates and delivers services. New York state agencies have used AI companions to help seniors combat social isolation, and the Department … of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to deter identity fraud. These significant technological …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… explaining why violators are not being punished, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … enforcement actions whatsoever,” DiNapoli said. “According to federal authorities, one in six Americans contracts a … illness every year from eating establishments. Failing to hold those with serious violations accountable could be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyStandard Work Day Resolution for Employees (RS2418) - SAMPLE
A sample for NYSLRS employers who need to create a resolution establishing the standard working day for employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs2418-sample.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Sustainable Investment Program, raising its total commitment to $10 … accelerate the low-carbon economy." The Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program includes more than $4 billion in its low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… issued out of the Comptroller’s Refund Account and for payroll checks. The Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) … For additional information on the outreach for Refund, Payroll, Vendor, Employee Expense and SSP checks see … Section 9.G - Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check . Payroll Account Outreach OSC will reissue upon receipt of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentOpinion 90-13
… has authority, at the request and expense of a village, to install sewer pipe for a village sewer project in … with a DOT road reconstruction project. This is in reply to your letter concerning installation of sewer pipe for a … road project by means of a change order. While you consent to the consolidation of the two projects through the change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 99-2
… Municipal Employees (use of for construction as exception to competitive bidding) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … performed by municipal employees as exception to competitive bidding) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§101, 103, … and 103 are not violated by the use of town employees to perform work in connection with the construction of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Opinion 2002-8
… by the district and no indebtedness is outstanding to accomplish the purposes of the district, the district may be dissolved, subject to public hearing requirements, if the town board determines it to be in the public interest. Certified copies of the board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… letter when preparing the 2022-23 proposed budget. As a result, we found that certain significant revenue and … have expired and another two will expire at the end of 2021-22. The CBAs cover the salaries and wages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… more than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of state agencies, … A useful measure of the health of the fund is called pay-as-you-go, or PAYGO, which gauges the amount of cash in the fund that the state dedicates to pay for capital and operational expenses. PAYGO is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtTier 1 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… up to 36 years. Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service, but after having become eligible to retire, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-1-death-benefitsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $233.2 billion at the end of the second quarter of the state’s fiscal year. … York State Common Retirement Fund Fund was $2332 billion at the end of the second quarter of the states fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterWainscott Common School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-240)
… but also ensured that the procurements and claims adhered to all District policies and procedures. Key Recommendations … and regulation. Require the Business Manager/Treasurer to submit claims packets to the Board, together with the warrant. Perform a thorough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/wainscott-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-240Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure that reported employment levels are verified and supported. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectOpinion 2001-11
… of interest of municipal officers and employees and, inter alia , prohibits certain interests in municipal contracts. A … adopted pursuant to section 104-b must provide, inter alia , that when competitive bidding is not required by law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Clyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Company’s … reports provided by the Treasurer at each monthly meeting. Ensure that the President appoints three individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… industry supports jobs and communities throughout New York State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic … back into the farmer’s community, supporting a variety of businesses providing fuel, seed, equipment and veterinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economies