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Action Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Services (DHSES), which is the primary agency responsible for overseeing the state’s transition to NG911, is years … and multiple state and local government agencies. For counties throughout the state to successfully begin the … operability is dependent on counties’ readiness for NG911. Twenty-two of the 36 counties (61%) that responded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911DiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or the Tioga Downs Casino. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits were issued. Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Fund Program … monitored to ensure loan recipients’ performance goals were achieved. Officials requested follow-up … for computer users. City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Applying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file … help, you can call or write us, or make an appointment to speak with an Information Representative at one of our … Filing With the Office of the State Comptroller For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” it must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefitsDiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… Governor Hochul to sign it into law.” “This legislation is a major step forward in expanding economic opportunity for … reliable, and community‑centered banking.” "If a program is meant to uplift underserved communities, it can only do so … and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expandOpinion 89-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to your inquiry concerning a purchase of equipment by a political subdivision from a vendor holding a State contract which contains a price extension clause allowing political subdivisions to participate in the contract award. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Opinion 88-38
… in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to Appellate Divisions and Court of Appeals) CIVIL PRACTICE … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. We have … from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Pension Payment Options
… about your pension and whether to continue payments to a beneficiary upon your death. When you apply for retirement , … will stop—there will be no continuing payments to a beneficiary, even if you die soon after retiring. Or you can … pension payment to provide for a possible payment to a beneficiary upon your death. If you are divorced , you may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (Westchester County) … and taxpayers were taxed more than necessary. Rye City School District – Payroll (Westchester County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given annually to state government professionals who … promote excellence in government financial management. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award from the … Accountants,” DiNapoli said. “Across the country, it is the responsibility of state financial officials to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardDiNapoli Releases City of Troy Budget Review
… reasonable, needs improvement to make it a better tool for prudently managing the city’s resources. Furthermore, the … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-city-troy-budget-reviewEllenville Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-18)
… network user accounts were adequately managed. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses which we communicated confidentially to officials, we found District officials should have: … needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the District’s IT system in at least six months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/ellenville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-18Naples Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-82)
… 63 unneeded network user accounts that had not been used in at least six months. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/naples-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-82Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… accessed websites unrelated to business activities, and web filters were not adequate. Key Recommendations Update the … training, monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Divorce – State University Police Plan
… an easy-to-complete online DRO template . The template is not required, but because the review process is simplified for submissions using the DRO template, we can … copy of your divorce decree. If you are divorced, it is especially important to review your beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorceOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… funds. The Department made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal … Ensure that costs reported by the Department’s network of contractors are supported, appropriate, and reimbursable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security … heaters and generators it procured during its response to Superstorm Sandy. Background As part of its response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the protection of cardholder data at the Authority. Based on our review, we identified several matters that management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… have not established controls over fuel inventories, no one can be sure that fuel purchased by the Town is used only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… method of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through April 30, … payroll. The Board did not adopt a comprehensive credit card policy. Although the Village adopted a credit card policy on April 23, 2012, this policy only set the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198