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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… proposal put forth today by Governor Hochul comes at a time of continued economic growth and improving revenues. … to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m particularly concerned about the out-year budget gaps of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetOther Bulletin No. 73
… Effective Dates: Payment is effective 10/01/2023 and may be submitted beginning in Administration Pay Period 14L. OSC will process this payment via direct deposit. For employees … made in a separate check or Direct Deposit regardless of when it is paid. The payment will be issued with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-73-october-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… The CDC purchases vaccines from drug manufacturers at a discount and distributes the vaccines to state health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesOpinion 91-41
… REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by petition to compel referendum) TOWN LAW, §81: Town electors may not, by petition, compel the town board to hold a referendum on a proposition to impose a limit on the amount by which real property taxes … Whether pursuant to Town Law 81 town electors may by petition compel the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… information, including information about their owners and affiliations. The Department uses this information to screen … numbers without disclosing all of their apparent affiliations. We identified 1,177 improperly billed eye care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… During fiscal stress, towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive maintenance can extend road life and help towns save money. A long-term plan, adopted by the town’s board, is critical to support road maintenance efforts and can also help towns obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… A 58-year-old Binghamton woman, Joy LaBarr, was charged with … P. DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney Michael A. Korchak announced today. “The defendant allegedly took … she will answer for her crimes.” LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, retired in 2006 from the Binghamton Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant … convicted of grand larceny. “Bernadette Russell schemed to hide her grandmother’s death in order to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… its Supported Housing Program contract with the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from … provides rental assistance for people with mental illnesses. The Program is designed to enable these … reportedly used these monies to purchase client "wish list" items such as microwave ovens and televisions. Sky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programXIII.2 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY Agencies are responsible for ensuring employees adhere to all employee expense … identification number through the payroll system. Requests for reimbursement by non-employees, such as non-paid … and Board Members, will be requested using the Claim for Payment ( AC 3253-S ) or the Claim for Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2-overviewNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… but the worldwide effort to address it has spurred innovation and change,” DiNapoli said. “New York state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some … and completeness certified in writing by the authority’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Not all … *** Certain New York State Urban Development Corporation staff are also reported as employees of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesThe VendRep System
… The VendRep System is a secure application that allows vendors to enter, maintain and certify their Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is certified, it is available for review by … The VendRep System is a secure application that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemVendor Responsibility Review Process
… of the contract fully. Who determines responsibility It is the State contracting entity’s duty to evaluate the … contract on the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, if required. The State contracting entity must fully review all … information, see How to Conduct a Responsibility Review. What must be filed For each contract, the State contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processChenango County – Departmental Cash Receipts (2015M-21)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was examine certain County … Chenango County is located in the central part of New York and has a population of approximately 50,000. The County is governed by a 23-member Board of Supervisors. The general fund budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/17/chenango-county-departmental-cash-receipts-2015m-21Bridgehampton Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2017M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims … Background The Bridgehampton Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/bridgehampton-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2017m-179Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … Key Recommendations There are no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-52Deer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations (2016M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine bank reconciliations for the period July 1, 2014 through … about $101 million. Key Finding The Board ensured that bank reconciliations were properly prepared to safeguard … Deer Park Union Free School District Bank Reconciliations 2016M166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/deer-park-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2016m-166Beekmantown Central School District – Payroll (2017M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District accurately paid employees' … Plattsburgh in Clinton County. The District is governed by a nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/14/beekmantown-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-26Sidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)
… Background The Sidney Memorial Public Library is located in the Village of Sidney, in Delaware County. The Library is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/28/sidney-memorial-public-library-cash-disbursements-2014m-252