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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and Schenectady County Community College . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … $2.3 million during the last four fiscal years resulting in a total budget variance of $23.6 million. The most significant expenditure variances were found in central services, employee benefits, teaching and pupil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 89-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Powers and Duties (custody of … for work performed and/or materials provided in connection with the improvement of real property are held in the physical custody of the county clerk and are indexed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Opinion 92-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to … of this amendment is to stimulate the local economy. In 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-52, p 141, we addressed, inter … that bidder is not the lowest responsible bidder, would be in conflict with the requirement in General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 95-2
… the municipality ( cf . Burnside Coal v City of New York , 135 AD2d 413, 521, NYS2d 703, lv dsmd 71 NY2d 890, 527 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsSelected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… at campuses located in New York City. CUNY’s Central Office provides administrative support and business services to its institutions. Central Office began centralizing its disbursement process of tuition … issued through CUNYfirst are usually posted to Central Office’s general ledger automatically. To centralize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountSocial Media Use Policy
… OSC welcomes and encourages you to participate in the discussion on our social media sites. We encourage … you grant OSC permission to share or reproduce your post. In addition, by contributing to this site, you agree not to … compromise the safety or security of the public. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage … 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles … which impair or impact the quality of State waters and, in turn, pose health risks to those who use them. Two key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more than 9 million jobs in 2014, after adding 538,000 jobs since 2009, … – the strongest growth since 2000 – and capped four years of steady gains. Job growth was uneven across the state, with … New York reached its highest employment level ever of more than 9 million jobs in 2014 after adding 538000 jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Westchester Community College and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (Delaware County) The board has not developed a multiyear financial plan and did not adopt … deficit fund balances as of December 31, 2016, and all but two water districts realized operating deficits in 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by … private-sector employment and provide almost $190 billion in annual payrolls. These businesses are critical to New York’s economy and integral to the fabric of life in the Empire State.” The U.S. Small Business Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkRemsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. In fiscal year 2023-24, the District’s general fund … $14.6 million and it educated approximately 125 students in grades K-6. The District also paid tuition to neighboring … fund balance The Board appropriated surplus fund balance in part because it adopted budgets that annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Purpose To provide agencies information regarding changes in the processing of Automated Interface transactions and … 12:00 noon on Friday, November 9, 2012 will be processed in accordance with the changes described in this Bulletin. Background OSC is converting from using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… OCA will review this report and certify employees directly in the payroll system and will, if applicable, update the … Emp Job Certification page and will be used by OCA and OSC in the certification process. The NHRP715 Transactions Not … UCS employees who had a certifiable transaction entered in the current payroll period and the status on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Albany County) The water fund balance continues to be in a deficit position, reaching $907,000 as of May 31, 2015. … did not review purchases made using town credit cards. In addition, town justices did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2000 - 13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to … company unless he or she first terminates membership in the original company. You ask whether a member of a … of a fire district fire department who seeks membership in a second volunteer company is automatically deemed to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13DiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by … however, that Case had no passport and had never left the country. Bump eventually admitted to officials that his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… twelve years after September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four … own resources." When DiNapoli released his progress report in April 2012, the MTA had planned to wrap up phase 1 of its … more than 3,000 cameras and 1,400 access control devices in stations and tunnels, which are linked to a central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsLocal Sales Tax Collections Up
… Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively strong, according to report released … Collections across the state, totaling $18.3 billion in 2019, grew by $815 million or 4.7 percent, from the … Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collections