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Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Industrial Hemp … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into federal law and, in part, authorized institutions of higher education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… Although year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax … through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
There are many State and Federal laws governing the access and dissemination of confidential personal and private information
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Clerk did not record, deposit or disburse all money timely and accurately. Auditors determined the clerk did not deposit … for 21 months of the 24 months auditors examined. In addition, the clerk did not prepare accountability … from $80 to $130 per person totaling $640 to $1,040. In addition, the co-director’s child attended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… 2019. About the Program Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, consists of four colleges, a … system, and a hospital that includes a Level 1 trauma center and a dedicated children’s hospital and cancer center. To facilitate patient care, research, and education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Program Revenues Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Assets Functions/Programs Expenses Charges for Service … 29,259,208 Change in net assets (3,114,286) 3,219,885 105,599 3,202,656 Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… limit on surplus fund balance by making $7.8 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and appropriating $900,000 in fund balance that was not used. As of June 30, 2019, … 63 unneeded network user accounts that had not been used in at least six months. In addition, sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings created by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations); NYC311 service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… returned an estimated -3.85%. “The recent volatility in the markets and concerns over the state of the economy … As of Sept. 30, the Fund had 42.33% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds, and mortgages (22.62%), private equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's November Budget Update
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the … “The release of the city’s November 2022 Financial Plan update raises concerns about the city’s outyear budget gaps … worsening of the economic outlook since its last update in April 2022, including on Wall Street , the city is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-november-budget-updateBusiness Partners
… an independent medical examiner, you may be considered a business partner. For additional information, please see the … notifies the applicant, other interested parties and all business partners of the time and place of the hearing. … hearing or an independent medical examiner you may be a business partner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… risks and potential changes at the federal level, calls for careful budgeting on the part of local officials to … of 2.8% in 2024 outpaced the rest of the state (0.6%) for the third consecutive year. Growth in the city’s … the number of tourists, which nearly matched 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. Aggregate county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… Lag 07/24/2025 08/21/2025 Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 who receive Earnings Code HZ5 and/or … the agency should follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 Non-Negotiated and/or … as a Stop Payment Request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P ), Next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… card to make 160 personal purchases totaling $12,938, for which the town incurred approximately $3,774 in interest … also found that town officials did not seek competition for eight professional service contracts totaling $384,400. … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to reduce the district’s share of health insurance costs for new employees and retirees as of July 2018. Hoosic Valley … also found that seven employees were paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Find out how your government money … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of … to succeed." About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and internal controls over purchasing for the period January … Town Board which is composed of four Council members and a Town Supervisor. Budgeted appropriations totaled … approximately $17 million for 2012. Key Findings The Board and Town officials have not developed long-term financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… on total purchases of $54,940. The Director of Operations does not ensure all student information is recorded … accurately prior to billing their school districts, and does not verify the accuracy of the year-end reconciliation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andOpinion 88-30
… to a district water system in the proper exercise of its police powers. (2) The costs of establishing and operating … charge upon all the properties in the district. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the authority of a town … stated as follows: "It is the commonest exercise of the police power of a state or city to provide for a system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30