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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated … computer systems as an integrated and flexible state-of-the-art program. Auditors, however, concluded that CUNY’s … had no business purpose. For example, 22 employees outside of financial aid could apply for student loans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-591
… Uniform Allowance Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the City University of New York (CUNY) campus security … for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated March 31, 2017 from Carmelo … paychecks dated 06/22/17 Eligibility Criteria Employees in the CUNY campus security titles listed below who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-591-cuny-june-2017-uniform-allowance-paymentOpinion 96-1
… reserve fund by fire district in Adirondack Park); (for issuance of obligations by fire district in Adirondack Park) … are to be provided from a capital reserve fund, or by the issuance of bonds, bond anticipation notes, capital notes or … for the expenditure of the reserve fund moneys or the issuance of the obligations by the fire district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Opinion 2000-19
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsOpinion 2004-6
… unneeded space in a village building (see, e.g., 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-62, p 165; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-1, p1). With respect to the gratuitous use of … and a not-for-profit organization (see e.g. 2002 Opns St Comp No. 2002-16, p 35; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-44, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Opinion 88-47
… You ask whether a six-year statute of limitations would bar the enforcement of outstanding village tax liens for 1966 … Whether a sixyear statute of limitations would bar the enforcement of outstanding village tax liens for 1966 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47DiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… The report found strong increases in domestic and international travelers to the state. In particular, visitors flocked to outdoor destinations, with attendance at … Reports Tracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in NYC (2024) The Tourism Industry in NYC: Reigniting the Return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… or over $4 billion, from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State – 2025 Annual Report IDA Data by Region Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportCUNY Bulletin No. CU-387
… be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). For recipients of a previously deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-387-salary-increases-cuny-employees-international-allianceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1948
… which implemented the 2016-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the NYSCOPBA, provides for an increase … State Agencies Bulletin No 1948 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1948-october-2021-increase-25-year-longevity-step-arbitration-eligible-bu01State Agencies Bulletin No. 770
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Veterans’ Program Incentive Award payments. Affected Employees Eligible Department of Labor Veterans’ Program employees Background The Jobs for Veterans Act (P.L. 107-288) established the requirement for … To explain procedures for processing Veterans Program Incentive Award payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/770-department-labor-veterans-program-incentive-awardsCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help the public make informed … crime statistics on their Annual Security Reports and/or to the Department of Education which could affect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out … in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsSandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… not perform a cost-per-meal analysis and did not ensure cafeteria operations were financially self-sufficient. The … is below the industry average. District officials paid cafeteria employee benefits annually from the general fund … MPLH. Ensure that the cost of the associated benefits for cafeteria employees is paid from the school lunch fund so the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years were $64.6 million and $66.3 million, respectively. Key Findings The Board did … job description that outlines the expectations and requirements of the claims auditor. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… and economic growth must guide future investments for New York, but the city is facing serious challenges, … asylum seeker costs. At the same time, the city must work with the state to bring rising housing costs under … recovery will be necessary.” Reports & Fiscal Tracking Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in January. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital … the actions taken by the Thruway Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59