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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at … officials did not use debt service funds to make payments on long-term debt. With the inclusion of the unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) … totaled $42.1 billion and were $8.1 billion above the latest financial plan projections through Dec. 31. However, … than the prior fiscal year, but $761.1 million below DOB’s latest financial plan projections. PTET collections in Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionOpinion 88-56
… Law, §802(1)(b) is applicable. This is in response to your letter asking whether a fire district commissioner who … et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… risks. Deficiencies included no gas, exposed electrical wires, faulty carbon monoxide detectors and the presence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” Guide to … to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesOversight of Drug Disposal
… practice alternative, and further reinforced this policy in its updated 2017 Guidance for Proper Pharmaceutical … The disposal of unused and unwanted controlled substances in New York State is regulated at the federal level primarily … drugs. However, there are improvement opportunities in some of their pharmaceutical management practices. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the justices did not document their review of the clerk’s monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. They did … employees with cybersecurity training. They did not have a disaster recovery plan. In addition, officials did not … to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 89-63
… in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … furnishing the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner prescribed by section 103. … therein and, therefore, does not provide an exception for purchases of used equipment from private sources (33 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… adjustment due to having a Q22 overpayment in paycheck dated January 4, 2023, are affected. Background: All Q22 overpayments applied to administration check dated January 4, 2023, reduced the employees taxable gross in … only. The new earnings code will be applied to paycheck dated May 24, 2023, and employees will see an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-329
… SUNY agencies of calculation changes pertaining to 403(b) deductions. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled or who … may be affected. Background: SUNY employees may elect a flat amount 403(b) before-tax and/or after-tax deduction to … from their biweekly paycheck. Currently, if an employee does not have enough net earnings to fulfill the requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-329-partial-deductions-suny-403b-plansBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on May 28, 2014, determined whether the New York City Human Resources Administration’s (HRA) public … also determined that changes were necessary to reduce the number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followTown of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-2)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-leicester-financial-management-2025m-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… outpaced annual growth rates of 3.3 percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011, as well as the 15-year annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome … way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s report noted growth in county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… The report also showed that downstate regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA … of the statewide total. IDAs in upstate regions accounted for 43 percent of the total net jobs gained. "IDA projects … To read the Annual Performance Report on New York State’s Industrial Development Agencies, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsOversight of Complaint Activity
… Within the Department, the Office of Consumer Services (OCS) monitors the number and types of complaints received against all utilities operating in the State. OCS’s purpose is to ensure that utilities fulfill their … the Commission may file a complaint with the Commission. OCS utilizes a complaint database to record and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 100 claims totaling $846,279 and determined they were for appropriate purposes and generally supported by adequate … procedures or other guidance to communicate expectations for the claims audit process. City of Hornell – Business … and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree. On January 7, 2022, the executive director pled guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 964
… Fund which resulted in a decrease in the reported wages and Social Security and Medicare taxes Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Previously, refunds of Social Security and Medicare taxes were remitted to employees as soon as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/964-procedure-change-prior-year-ssmed-tax-refundsOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-york