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DiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's … long-term financial success and quality of life. There is no question that investing in financial literacy will pay … of the public and a required course in our high schools is being given serious consideration by the state Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … economy,” DiNapoli said. “From neighborhood coffee shops to start-up tech firms, small businesses account for more … billion in annual payrolls. These businesses are critical to New York’s economy and integral to the fabric of life in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… had prohibited interests in district contracts pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law. The board member’s … which water outlets they exempted from sampling and how they would be secured against use, and what remedial … or supported. The audit included 10 recommendations to help officials ensure cash disbursements are appropriate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… industry sectors, such as accommodation and food services and educational services, have increased their … care and social assistance (63.3%), Accommodation and food services (45.8%), Professional, scientific and technical … retail trade and educational services. Accommodation and food services was also one of the largest sectors in every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. However, agencies may have a programmatic need to … GAD from the Federal government at the start of the grant period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsOpinion 92-26
… and only those expenses that are specifically chargeable to individual jurisdictions within the county may be subsequently charged back to those jurisdictions. In general, the amounts charged back … in a city, town or village budget, but must be added to the next succeeding city, town or village property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26CUNY Bulletin No. CU-792
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate … 09/27/2022 09/27/2023 09/27/2024* *Rate increase to be paid in a subsequent paycheck. Transactions to process these retroactive rate increases may be entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-792-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-cement-masons-maintenanceUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-84
… Purpose To notify Unified Court System agencies of the April 2005 Salary and Location Pay Increases. To explain OSC’s automatic processing … are eligible for an increase up to the maximum salary cap of $120,000.00 Effective Date(s) 04/07/05 – Checks dated … To notify Unified Court System agencies of the April 2005 Salary and Location Pay Increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-84-april-1-2005-general-salary-increase-and-location-pay-increaseDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 … remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties … DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to hire, at the company’s expense, a monitor to ensure all state and federal wage laws are followed. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following … in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… board members may have to devote to the audit of claims can render an otherwise strong control only modestly … function. 2 Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a … Establishing a claims auditor position can be an effective approach to fulfilling the need for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller in January 2022, Locally Owned Roads by the Numbers , … as well as State and federal road aid, and the need for a comprehensive assessment of road conditions, … of a subset of this group, those local roads eligible for federal funding. The data was collected in 2019 and 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… any other designation. Problems can occur when a DRO is not on file at the time of a member’s retirement. If the … or designations in accordance with RSSL Section 803-a is case specific and involves a review of all relevant … DROs. If the member’s pension payment option election is changed, the retirement benefit will be recalculated. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droTransportation – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… good to excellent, a 1.1 percentage increase since 2021. Bridge Conditions Have Improved Since 2018, But Are Worse … State was responsible for maintaining 8,535 bridges.* A bridge is considered in poor condition if it has … to one or more major components. The fact that a bridge is in poor condition does not imply that it is unsafe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/transportationOperational Advisory No. 18
Two Refund of Appropriation Vendor IDs to be Inactivated
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payablePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by … returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refunds2019 Annual Audit
… as part of our daily audit. In addition, we identified 917 product code errors totaling nearly $3.85 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditWarren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… (Corporation) officials provided adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. Key Findings Corporation officials did not provide adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. For the 15 active loans, we … Corporation officials provided adequate oversight of the revolving loan program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loan