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DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… and safety have languished in the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), according to an audit released today … up contaminated sites across the state, the Brownfield Cleanup Program has helped remove environmental threats and … and establish clear policies and criteria to ensure cleanup projects do not languish, are completed timely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programOpinion 88-12
… (need for where one municipality provides a service to another) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection of (municipal … or by one village acting as "lead agency" and contracting to provide the service to the others. You ask whether several villages may provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Opinion 89-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … program activities and training programs is eligible for State aid reimbursement when such coordination is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 88-42
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution of (adjustment by county of erroneous … -- Setoff (right of county to recoup erroneous sales tax allocations to other municipalities) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A … Concerning a situation where a county distributed sales tax revenues to towns and villages in the county in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42SUNY Bulletin No. SU-383
… is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2025 UUP Discretionary Increases. Affected Employees: … on the payroll (active or approved leave) on 06/30/2025. Per the contract language, Article 20.6, the … of the total of the basic annual salaries on June 30, 2025. SUNY System Administration will provide campuses with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-383-2025-discretionary-increases-professional-servicesMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… use this information to periodically adjust program goals, strategies, and resource allocations. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … out 4.9 million state tax refunds totaling $4.8 billion in 2018. Another 140,000 refunds totaling $160.1 million are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013, a nearly 16 percent increase … to be reined in,”DiNapoli said. “State agencies should take a hard look at how they are using overtime and for what. To hold the … Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013 a nearly 16 percent increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… efforts,” Acting District Patrick Swanson said. “They assisted our office throughout the investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesOpinion 89-31
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall election) LOCAL LAWS -- Recall Election (authority of city to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Plan. The updated plan, expected to be completed in 2025, will engage the community in promoting smart growth, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureLancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… related debt obligations. The written policy for reserves does not address how the suitable balance for each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Aloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (Erie County) School officials did not maintain accurate, complete … Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Suffolk County) The district did not claim $117,670 in costs … obtain prescriptions, parental consent was not obtained or service providers did not meet certain qualifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “We filed our lawsuit in response to serious and repeated allegations of … and those undertaken following the initiation of our lawsuit will protect Wynn Resorts’ employees and shareholders … held shares in Wynn Resorts with an estimated value of $22.3 million. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsChittenango Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-155-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chittenango Central School District’s (District) progress as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … The purpose of our review was to assess the Chittenango Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/03/20/chittenango-central-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-155-fDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… but now lower fees, higher maximum balances and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for … filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… those meeting the $50,000 threshold. State Interest Liability For each refund, a state interest liability accrues from the date the state agency receives the … Infants and Children (ALN/CFDA #10.557) Unemployment Insurance Program (ALN/CFDA #17.225) Highway Planning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… our assumed rate of return now so we can better weather market volatility.” The estimated average employer … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (2018-S-38) 90-day response
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s38-response.pdfOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (2018-S-38)
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s38.pdf