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DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead efforts to … work led to more than 190 arrests and the ordered recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTaxable Travel
… throughout the New York metropolitan area. The objective of our examination was to determine whether (i) the expenses … The employee’s official station was New York City, and all of his assignments (alternate work locations) were within 35 miles of his official station. According to the State Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… NYSTA must notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks … must be approved by a licensed professional engineer. As of July 2012, NYSTA records show it owns 792 bridges. Between … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Wayne Central School District – Financial Management (2012M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … and Monroe County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. The … expenditures in the adopted budgets by a total of $20.5 million. As a result, the District had operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-2012m-229North Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over … North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting … Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. There are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … neighboring districts. The District is governed by a Board of Education which normally comprises nine members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/mount-pleasant-cottage-school-union-free-school-district-financialOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed … about unclaimed federal money and assets. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Information for HUD/FHA … may have an unclaimed insurance premium refund or a share of the earnings. Veterans Administration Benefits For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member, with at least 90 days of service since last joining PFRS, and your death occurs: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative which is focusing … their rainy day funds are limited. While this combination of factors has forced school districts to tighten their … facing school districts and how we balance the impact of fiscal stress against efforts to hold down property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our public infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next … private sector participation in the financing and delivery of public services and facilities than is normal under … be fully addressed: Failure to identify the full value of public property . Public-private partnerships may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedXII.5.D Selecting the Appropriate Location – XII. Expenditures
… Financial System (SFS), a vendor location is a set of business defaults defined by the vendor. Agencies should … on the default. See Chapter X, Section 4.D – Location of this Guide for additional information about location. … Clearing House (ACH). ACH is the preferred method of payment of NYS. Agencies can view a vendor’s payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5d-selecting-appropriate-locationAuburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… assistance to businesses to encourage various types of economic development projects. The AIDA Board (Board) is responsible for the general management and control of AIDA, including project approval and monitoring. An … including one active bond and 15 active Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. AIDA also had approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1076
… Management Update Incumbent Process Overview While most of the functionality within Position Management will remain the same, OSC has improved the functionality of the update incumbent process. Beginning on June 15, 2011, … automatically update the Job Data page for ALL incumbents of the position. New Feature on Position Management PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1076-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits and examinations have been issued. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Problem … or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of problem gambling treatment services since 2006, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up) (2019-F-34) An audit … DOH has taken various actions to safeguard the quality of drinking water delivered to public water system customers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… due to appropriations being overestimated by an average of $5.1 million (4.7 percent) per year. Over the last four … reported unassigned fund balance equal to 4 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. However, when unused … challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAvailable Options – Career Plan
… the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon … for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your accumulated annuity savings contributions will be paid to your beneficiary or your estate. If all of your accumulated annuity savings contributions have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/available-optionsAvailable Options – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon … for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your accumulated annuity savings contributions will be paid to your beneficiary or your estate. If all of your accumulated annuity savings contributions have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/available-options