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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2421
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … for the April 2026 CSEA LLS payment provided the employee: Is established on an LLS payment cycle as of 03/31/2026; and Is not eligible for the April 2026 LGS payment OR is eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2421-april-2026-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Photos Available Here Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing … by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), according to an audit released today … Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and … the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings Although the Board evaluated projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringFederal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 – Federal Funding and New York
… employees has dropped from a high of approximately 147,000 in 2000, the annual average number of federal employees in New York has remained relatively steady between 113,000 and 117,000 since 2013. 1 In 2025 this stability was interrupted with a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employment-loss-ny-2025New Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… Message from the Comptroller Any death caused by misuse of legal or … damaging communities in countless ways. In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency due to the consequences of the opioid crisis facing the nation. That …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkOpinion 90-27
… (establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW, §189-a et seq. ; VILLAGE LAW, §§22-2210, 22-2212: The town … districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and article 22-A of the Village Law (§22-2210 … by resolution, authorize the sale or transfer of the fire house and fire equipment owned by the village to the joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 96-15
… initial determination in this regard (see Town Law, §§64[1], 119). If the town board determines that the judgment … officers or activities funded on a townwide basis. July 1, 1996 James K. Riley, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Orangetown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 2003-3
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … and Duties (maximum benefit under defined benefit service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§217, 219: The maximum benefit that may be provided under a defined benefit plan service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdf2025 Year in Review
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2025-year-in-review.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdfNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdf