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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1377
… 19th, 2015 : Interface File Layouts impacted (SUNY & DEC only) Inbound: NHRP521 - One Time Distribution Interface …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1377-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireOpinion 96-18
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … of express statutory authority ( McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Kupferman v Katz , 19 … may not be expended for such purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-58, p 160; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… legislation authorizing the transfer of the Corporation from the Thruway Authority to the New York Power Authority … been implemented and five have been partially implemented. Moving forward, additional actions should be taken to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followOn-Time Performance
… (OTP) is reported accurately and completely. The audit covers March 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background … Performance OTP is reported accurately and completely The audit covers March 1 201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… practices to promote a more environmentally sound, low carbon economy and to end practices that threaten public … use of safe non-toxic cleaning products in schools and cost effective use of renewable energy. The Comptroller has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015Executive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… To assess the extent of implementation, as of January 10, 2013, of the 57 recommendations included in our series of … purchase enough energy from renewable technologies to meet 10 percent of its electrical needs. This target percentage … about one quarter of them had met the 2005 interim goal of 10 percent. The eight entities that met the 2010 goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… and Procurement Practices (Report 2020-S-67 ). About the Program The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the exclusive franchise … NYRA’s debt obligations and a Franchise Oversight Board (FOB) was established to oversee NYRA’s financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get … 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The board also did not adopt budgets … and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The board did not … budget includes a tax levy of $146,052,165. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Comptroller, Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau … pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… of some good fortune and more proactive planning, but it can do more to prepare for ongoing uncertainty and boost its … vacancies at major agencies , both opportunities I have highlighted in recent months. Stronger than projected … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… for the most part, had rebounded quickly after the first wave of the pandemic in the spring of 2020 and went on to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) and was nearly the same as the average growth rate for the … revenues may become less predictable as local communities weather federal policy changes, inflation and other economic … these uncertain times.” Findings from DiNapoli’s report on sales tax collections in the first half of 2025 include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearOpinion 2001-9
… against county officials serving as officers of not-for-profit corporations) -- Exceptions (contracts with … interest in contracts between the county and either corporation. The board member, however, must disclose any … abstention and recusal, we note that court cases have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9DiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… than rebuilding, it is transforming and moving forward with resilience and hope.” “We’ve witnessed a remarkable … make great strides in diversifying our economy, creating good jobs, and building up neighborhoods that continue to attract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 90-8
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws (preemption) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (foreign fire insurance taxes) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104(g), 9105(e); MUNICIPAL … governing the distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys remain effective following the amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8Opinion 92-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (consulting engineer as … Whether the chairman of a town planning board has a conflict of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 91-26
… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). Thus, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26