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Investing in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdfEnroll in a Pension Plan
Enroll in a Pension Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/2021/pdf/Enroll-in-a-Pension-Plan.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1424
To inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an employerprovided vehicle and chauffeur serv
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1424-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1510
To inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an employerprovided vehicle and chauffeur serv
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1510-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1348
To inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an employerprovided vehicle and chauffeur serv
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1348-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of … in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne … in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… provide customized access to our broad open-architecture platform, due diligence expertise, and portfolio construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… typically reimbursable such as hotel room charges, mileage allowances, taxi and rental car expenses, and expenses for meals or a per diem meal … their home or work site. General maximum reimbursement rates for various types of travel expenses, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsPhotos: State Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Wyoming County Farm
… produces milk, as well as corn, alfalfa, wheat and oats. "Farms such as Silver Meadows provide jobs and critical tax … food," said DiNapoli. "As successful as New York's 35,000 farms have been, however, they are also facing unprecedented … Also today, DiNapoli released a report showing New York's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 products – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/photos-state-comptroller-dinapoli-visits-wyoming-county-farmChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Poland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … lead action level, and because there was no information on the lead levels of the 132 water outlets that we … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20The Decline in Affordable Housing in New York City - April 2009
In recent years, the number of affordable rental apartments in New York City has declined.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2010.pdfTown of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… whether compensation and benefits were paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or Board authorized amounts. Key Findings The … the required elected officials are paid in accordance with the advertised salary in the public hearing notice for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159East Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always … followed New York State General Municipal Law (GML) when procuring goods and services. As a result, goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Opinion 96-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … LAW, art. 11-AA; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§40, 100, 101: A person may simultaneously participate in, and … for a reduction of payment in the event that a participant is a member of, or receiving a retirement allowance from, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Fare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… ). Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network, … Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service … within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 806
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … of New York and the Public Employees Federation provide for the payment of Performance Advances to eligible PEF … employees whose base annual salary is below the Job Rate for the employee’s current grade on the 4/1/07 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/806-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesIssue Brief: New York City Health + Hospitals
New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and the City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/health-hospitals-issue-brief.pdf