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Opinion 2002-2
… the unconditional and legally enforceable right to receive benefits under a service award program "that will begin at … age. Thus, because the only express limitation on the accumulation of such service credit is that it may not exceed … however, to the extent that a service award is akin to a pension benefit (compare General Municipal Law §214[1] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Brighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
Determine whether credit card and travel expenditures were properly approved, supported by adequate documentation and a proper use of District money.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/brighton-district-5-2018-60.pdfLake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-157)
Determine whether Department officials provided adequate oversight of operations to ensure financial activity was properly reported and money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lake-pleasant-volunteer-2019-157.pdfDivision of Investigations: Complaint Form
DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. You can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money here.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/investigations/pdf/investigations-complaint-form.pdfCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… activities and did not enforce bylaw provisions related to the review and approval of bills and records, and cash … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business … totaling over $4,600 for employee payroll advances, which is prohibited by the Comptroller’s requirements established … needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOpinion 2008-1
… with not-for-profit-corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(2), 802(1)(f), 803: A school board member would not have … § 1709 [12]). Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§ 800 et seq .) contains provisions of law that relate to … district officers and employees (General Municipal Law § 800 [4], [5]). Pursuant to General Municipal Law § 800 (3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Town of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
… Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, disburse or report all money collected in a timely and accurate … manner. Collections were not deposited in a timely manner or intact. As of December 31, 2015, more than $16,000 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/15/town-north-greenbush-town-clerk-2017m-132About the New York State Comptroller's Office
… for holding government accountable while protecting the peoples money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/about-comptrollers-officeCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers. Key Findings BOCES officials did not: Develop policies and procedures regarding the procurement of professional … services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1312
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the April 2014 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal … Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1312-april-2014-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1237
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the April 2013 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal … Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1237-april-2013-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications … moving forward, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ongoing … were also leaving the city, largely for other parts of New York and New Jersey. Looking just at domestic migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775
… for uniform allowance payment of eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 19, 2023, from … December 2023 Uniform Allowance Payments will be effective in Institution Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated 12/28/2023. … Uniform Allowance Payment Effective immediately, employees in the CUNY campus security titles listed below, shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-775-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-768
… State service in the full-time record, the agency must create an overpayment record in the full-time record on the … record but is Active in another record, the agency must create an overpayment record in the Active record on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-768-2023-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationReport File Transactions (File Upload) – Enhanced Reporting
… In the enhanced report file, you report employee information through transactions. There are … application to Retirement Online when you submit your report file. You can also hire a NYSLRS-eligible employee … The report file contains rows of transactions Transactions report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/report-file-transactions-file-uploadCUNY Bulletin No. CU-686
… for processing the June 2020 Uniform Allowance Payment and inform agencies of the retroactive adjustment payments. … Collar Agreement between the City University of New York and various unions, including the International Brotherhood … The 2016-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement between CUNY and IBT Local 237 and the CUNY OLR IBT implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-686-cuny-june-2020-uniform-allowance-payment-and-retroactiveCUNY Bulletin No. CU-802
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) December 2024 Uniform Allowance Payment … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Section 8 of the 2016-2021 Blue Collar Agreement between the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-802-cuny-december-2024-uniform-allowance-payment-securityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-850
… Hired/Onboarded at CUNY $1,610.00 Campus Peace Officer (hourly) Hired/Onboarded at CUNY $964.00 Campus Security … not included in the calculation of overtime compensation. Tax Information: The December 2025 Uniform Allowance Payment is supplemental taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-850-cuny-december-2025-uniform-allowance-payment-security