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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and could not demonstrate that $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the … balance ranging from $2.4 to $3 million (10.3 to 12.8%) of the next year’s budget (during the same period), which … funded by $304,641 and a debt reserve, with a balance of approximately $1 million, was not used to pay debt-service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recognizes the importance of improving accessibility to the New York State parks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… voucher styles are not used. Voucher Style Description of Use Additional Information Regular Voucher Used for … net to zero. A line must be added to record the receipt of the cash to a clearing account. Prepaid Voucher Used for … fund, department, and PCard clearing account). The use of the appropriate vendor and ChartFields is critical to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… a toll superhighway (Thruway) throughout New York. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and … All organizations that accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) … Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and operational requirements addressing security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsArkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
… financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, damaged … activities. Furthermore, the company has an increased risk of theft, waste and abuse of company's resources. From January 1, 2024, through July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… Dean Foods and H&R Block , recently adopted disclosure of their corporate political spending after the Fund's … commendation. Without disclosure, shareholders have no way of knowing whether a company's political spending best serves … Union Co. and Wynn Resorts. DiNapoli has made disclosure of political spending a top shareholder priority. Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, a damaged … record and report Department funds.As a result, the Board of Directors (Board) lacked reliable information that was … Furthermore, the Department has an increased risk of theft, waste and abuse of Department resources. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approximately $1 million during the audit period because of the board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue … provide IT security awareness training for employees. Town of Corning – Procurement (Steuben County) Town officials did … when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government revenues in New York — about 5 percent of total revenues in 2018, excluding New York City. In … local finances. The report notes that sales taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-739
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Payment. Affected Employees: Employees in City University of New York (CUNY) campus security titles who meet the … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Section 8 of the 2016-2021 Blue Collar Agreement between the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-739-cuny-june-2022-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1741.1
… represented by NYSCOPBA Background Pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019 which implements the negotiated 2016–2023 agreement … 01 and 21) provides for the change in the calculation of overtime for all eligible members. Prior to the 2016-2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17411-new-overtime-earnings-code-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the optional sick leave benefit provided by Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be … must retire directly from public service or within a year of separating from service. For most members, the maximum number of sick leave days allowable is 165. The additional credit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveMore About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 and 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) covered by … 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are provided by Section 381-b of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… how to bring jobs and economic prosperity to all corners of the state, and I look forward to working with the Governor … "The state also has the rare opportunity to take advantage of a significant windfall of cash from legal settlement monies, totaling more than $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… how to bring jobs and economic prosperity to all corners of the state, and I look forward to working with the Governor … "The state also has the rare opportunity to take advantage of a significant windfall of cash from legal settlement monies, totaling more than $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also … services efficiently as they face the difficult task of managing costs that continue to rise.” The 2% allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law includes … as they deal with higher costs and the potential impact of federal actions.” The 2% allowable levy growth affects the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Eligible members can choose to receive a portion of their retirement benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) … must also elect a pension payment option for the payment of their monthly benefit. Read about eligibility and how a … If the DRO addresses the PLS, NYSLRS will review the terms of the DRO and comply with the Order. If the DRO does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementXVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This chapter contains the policies followed by the Office of the State Comptroller (the Comptroller) for preparing the … The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides most of the central State Government financial data needed for … chapter. Any changes or suggestions regarding the content of this chapter should be forwarded in writing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not … benefit. Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average earnings. This means there is no “service” portion and “disability” portion of the retirement benefit. If the DRO does not specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirement