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DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 928
… of the availability of Control-D report NPAY779 (Merit Step Eligibility Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for submitting … processing this payment. Affected Employees Merit Step eligible employees in Bargaining Units 05 and 67 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/928-october-2009-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certain-graded-and-nsAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 … through July 31, 2011. Background The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various … whether the Department of Labor Department is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on … their safety and protect the rights of owners. However, we identified four relatively minor deficiencies at 4 of the 48 … instances of premature disposition of the dogs were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followEast Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… technology for the period of July 1, 2012 through August 30, 2013. Background The East Quogue Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andTown of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… assess internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. … four Board members and the Supervisor. The Town’s budget for the 2012 fiscal year was approximately $1 million. Key … designate the Town officials and/or employees responsible for implementing the policy. Adopt a comprehensive disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
Apalachin Fire District Oversight of Financial Operations 2013M25
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… Findings The purchasing agent does not provide the Board with required quotes and does not retain the documentation. … procedures to ensure that District personnel comply with the procurement policy. Develop and adopt policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Opinion 91-32
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … a public benefit corporation. The county, however, is precluded by this prohibition from reimbursing property … vehicle for granting damages to an injured party where an entry [sic] cloaked with the powers of eminent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … sign time cards showing their approval, and pre-approval for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not … the town made purchases from the board member’s business for more than $3,000. Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… AI systems as well as lack of staff training also create opportunities for inadvertent noncompliance and contribute to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for … is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This Department includes a County Engineer and a … engineer who are directly involved with the oversight of bridges. The Department’s operating budget was $9.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, … The Town of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately 5,600 residents. The Town Board comprises the Town Supervisor and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Hewlett Bay Fire District
… 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Background The Hewlett Bay Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in … Hewlett Bay Fire District Professional Services and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt has been billed and the taxpayer has exhausted all … its Civil Enforcement Division. Not all debts include a tax amount; some include only penalties and/or interest. … million, respectively, for the amount due and owed at the time the warrant was filed. These amounts are about 29% and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followOpinion 89-7
… compensation to a public officer beyond the amount fixed when the services were performed would constitute a gift in … 72 Misc 2d 744, 340 NYS2d 18, relative to retroactive pay increases under collective bargaining agreement). Such … No. 85-44, p 59). Accordingly, in the instant situation, we believe that the town board may not pay the members of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… There are 25 local governments in fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … towns and one village. Ten of those municipalities are in the highest ranking designation of “significant fiscal stress.” “Nearly six million New Yorkers are living in a community struggling with fiscal stress. My Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresWayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… in our prior audit report, dated March 2013, and whether the District established policies and procedures to ensure that District property was purchased and disposed of in a legitimate and cost-effective manner for … Wayne Central School District Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal 2014M152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… has directed staff to prohibit all new investments in Russian companies and to review the New York State Common … “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian companies, I believe it is prudent to freeze purchases in all Russian companies due to the situation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329
… but must be received no later than 04/03/2025 . Please email completed Correction Sheets to the Payroll Earnings … on the LLS and the LGS eligibility listing and report as meeting the eligibility criteria for both payments effective … be submitted as a Stop Payment Request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. The Report of Check Exchange ( AC 1476-P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2329-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employees