Search
Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power program as part of Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits … makes available 910 megawatts (MW) of economic development power, 50 percent to be purchased by the New York Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and Division of State Police (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… Agency Coordinators as well as IT, Fiscal Management and Human Resources staff. Effective Date(s) Data values were converted to SFS on March 23, 2012 for SFS Go-Live April 1, 2012. Division of Military and Naval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds are generated from a tax, generally at a rate of 2 percent that is imposed on the premiums of fire insurance policies written … (Treasurer) is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for the day-to-day financial activities, which includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… tax collections, down nearly $1.5 billion or 9.2 percent, for the year to date. Overall tax collections totaled $23.1 … period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $1.4 billion primarily from federal sources) … disbursements from the fund totaling $246.3 million. For a detailed breakdown of monthly spending and revenue, go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… “R” line and Flushing-Main Street on the number “7” line (Phase I). Subsequently, SEO expanded the Pilot Program twice. … in each of the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens) as Phase II; and an additional 29 locations, on the “J” and “M” lines were added (Phase III) in July 2014. All 29 stations are elevated. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… Emerging Manager Program. With more than two decades of Wall Street experience, McClearn has also held various leadership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Report 2017-N-5 ). … report, issued September 6, 2018, examined whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at … with approximately 47,000 total units (apartments). Linden Plaza, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Brooklyn, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOpinion 89-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (purchase of bonds and … bank as a depository if the town supervisor is a director of the bank and a shareholder of less than one percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Opinion 89-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Obstructions (cutting or removal of trees … highways in a reasonably safe condition, is responsible for removing overhanging or broken branches from trees within … on line between two towns divided into districts and each district considered as belonging to town to which allotted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Colesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Board, being responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … District’s financial operations were adequately accounted for and reported. In addition, the District faced an … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced he has written to 10 of the largest … trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund today announced he has written to 10 of the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… lack transparency, circumvent the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and result in taxpayers being taxed … policies and state law. The claims auditor also relied on other district officials to perform her job … occur. The clerk-treasurer also did not properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million on May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 884
… prior to January 2, 2009. Affected Employees M/C employees in Negotiating Unit Codes 06, 13, 18, 40, 46, 52, 66, 79 and 96 who had elected to participate in the 2008 M/C Vacation Exchange program and separated from … Departments and Institutions, the following was added for M/C employees who had separated from State service prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/884-restoration-and-payment-managementconfidential-mc-vacation-creditsDiNapoli 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-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial activity totaling $10.5 million related to bank transfers, payroll, real property taxes and cash receipts and disbursements. They did not perform bank reconciliations, allowing discrepancies between general … tax collections totaling approximately $882,000 within 24 hours or record 2023 tax collections totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for, report, deposit, record and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … segregate payroll duties. Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds Auditors found the records maintained by the treasurer were generally up to date and complete. They also found the treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several … and flooding that spans multiple counties. Even a small dam failure could result in significant economic consequences … by local governments. In the wake of a 2008 audit of DEC's dam safety program by DiNapoli's office, DEC strengthened its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-dams