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Citizens’ Guide 2007
The Citizens' Guide delivers information on the fiscal health of the State in a convenient and easy-to-understand format.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/finance/pdf/citizens-guide-2007.pdfQualified Personal Service Contracts (QPSC) Listing: Fiscal Year 2019-20
On June 4, 2008, Governor Paterson issued Executive Order No. 6: Ensuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Contracts for Personal Services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/qpsc-2019-20.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - October 2012
On July 25, 2012, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) released a revised four-year financial plan (“the July Plan”).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2013.pdfQualified Personal Service Contracts (QPSC) Listing: Fiscal Year 2024-25
On June 4, 2008, Governor Paterson issued Executive Order No. 6: Ensuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Contracts for Personal Services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/qpsc-2024-25.pdfQualified Personal Service Contracts (QPSC) Listing: Fiscal Year 2025-26
On June 4, 2008, Governor Paterson issued Executive Order No. 6: Ensuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Contracts for Personal Services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/qpsc-205-26.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicTaxpayer Movement During the Pandemic: Comparing 2020 and 2021 to Pre-Pandemic Baseline
This report builds on the May 2022 report on pre-pandemic taxpayer migration trends by examining personal income tax filings for the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the most recent years for which finalized tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-movement-during-the-pandemic.pdfOffice Real Estate in New York City: A Review of Market Valuation Shifts
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shift to hybrid office work arrangements have raised questions about the health of office commercial real estate and its potential impact on the economy and the finances of governments reliant on its tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2025.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… for stealing campaign funds and lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was … he received a $4,000 payment from his campaign committee. On that report, Thomas also claimed to have received a $2,500 … to fight corruption through their Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. They have brought charges against dozens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was $209.2 billion, based on a 1.53 percent investment return over the three-month … investment performance reporting in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. … the Fund has an investment approach which capitalizes on market opportunities and weathers market ups and downs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… "2 Percent Money" paid annually to the Fire Department by New York state in connection with the state's two percent tax on … Munson admitted he had created the false statements on his home computer; that he had stolen money from the Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York … local officials know the rules and keep a tight handle on reporting.” The audit examined ten fire districts and … LOSAP and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 91-37
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES … Traffic Law, which occur while a motor vehicle is parked on a public highway, should be retained by the city as … Traffic Law which occur while a motor vehicle is parked on a public highway. Section 306 prohibits, inter alia , the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Opinion 94-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other … amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter fees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Little Meadows Early Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… primarily on expenses claimed on Little Meadows’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and certain expenses … and $3,428 in consulting and legal fees that did not meet reimbursement requirements. Key Recommendations To SED: … on Little Meadows’ CFRs and to Little Meadows’ tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind Little Meadows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/07/little-meadows-early-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXII.6 Unique Payment Situations – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process certain payment situations where the type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6-unique-payment-situationsEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from … the acceptable use policy (AUP) forms and retain the forms on file. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated … financial software user permissions not needed based on job duties. Ensure signed AUP forms are retained. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Cantalician Center for Learning (Cantalician) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/cantalician-center-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to … Most of the barriers were Readily Achievable. The survey was supposed to be the basis of an accessibility … with no grab bars. Accessibility information on Parks’ website was not always accurate and was contradicted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached agreements with four major US companies to evaluate and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions GHG and regularly report on their progress toward meeting their goals
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissions