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Travel Advisory No. 10
… (Effective March 1, 2019) Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in Chapter XIII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name … Payroll Process and New Time Entry Codes for the Payment of Moving Expense Reimbursements Beginning January 1, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/10-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… which is for new money purposes. These anticipated sales in this second quarter compare to past planned sales of $5.34 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… (Fund), announced the filing of shareholder proposals at six portfolio companies requesting they comprehensively … Fund announced the filing of shareholder proposals at six portfolio companies requesting they comprehensively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and former payroll clerk, were paid more than $95,300 in longevity retirement incentives that were not approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Town of Brandon – Financial Condition (Franklin County) Inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… for approving projects, and for evaluating and recapturing benefits from projects that fail to meet their goals. … or emergency services required, the number of existing jobs, or a cost-benefit analysis. Officials do not conduct … to determine if projects meet their goals or recapture benefits when they do not. Officials also do not obtain sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… Development Agency’s (GCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2011, to September 4, 2012. … reported 10 active projects and processed 29 applications for assistance during our audit period. Key Findings GCIDA … issuance of bonds with a bank. GCIDA had formal criteria for selecting which firms and businesses received sponsorship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
Le Roy Fire Department Inc Oversight of Fire Department Finances 2014M025
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Afton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… books are consistently reviewed by a disinterested third party who reported that everything was in good order; … information. Stop contracting with its current third party to review the Treasurer’s records and provide for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialCUNY Bulletin No. CU-487
To provide agency instructions for processing the 2014 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-487-2014-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationOther Bulletin No. 39
… Purpose To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments Affected … To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesOpinion 98-15
… -- Town Building (need for referendum when selling) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (by town of historic building) … subject to permissive referendum, to convey unneeded town real property. Article 5-K of the General Municipal Law … authorizes the grant, lease or conveyance of municipal real property to a public housing authority and contains no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… services and that the use of a family member, friend, or minor as an interpreter is limited to emergencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations. The board improperly assigned the duties of the district treasurer to an independent contractor. … made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (Ulster County) The board did … whether the town received this purchase due to the lack of supporting documentation. Also, the supervisor used a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsKent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
… budgeted. The Board was unable to provide documentation of four required permissive referendums and legal notices. … that are complete and accurate, including estimates of fund balance and realistic estimates of appropriations. Ensure transfers to reserves are included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37State Agencies Bulletin No. 276
… related to the events of September 11, 2001. Effective Date Immediately Specifics The State Attendance Rules have … military stipend will be added to the employee's Job Data panel. The changes made to the employee's record will provide … and Reason of MLS (Mil Stip) on the employee's Job Data panel using the appropriate effective date and must also fax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/276-payment-military-stipend-events-september-11-2001Opinion 95-11
… "permanent", "temporary" and "provisional" are not defined for purposes of General Municipal Law. However, the Civil … appointments to a position may be made when the need for such service is important and urgent, and, generally, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). … (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure … 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be tested, and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter intervals. Section 6-g …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… policy. Town officials may have saved $7,559 in fuel costs if they had been able to use the New York State … General Services contract pricing option. Glen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (Broome County) The company board did not ensure compliance with contracts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0