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Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… a formal investment policy, if you haven’t already, to guide your local government or school district in making … Additional Resources Cash Management Technology [pdf] Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board [pdf] Updated 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size of the state workforce for the first time since 2019, growing … to continue its efforts to attract and retain a range of diverse employees, especially in the context of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1016.1
… will be retained for 95 days in Control-D with a 1-year archive, and is sorted by Deptid. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/10161-maintaining-date-employee-addresses-payserv-systemDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and … life," DiNapoli said. "Too many places are dealing with water main breaks, leaks, contaminated drinking water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Property tax … pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City driving housing costs higher for many according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year FY 2025 surpassing prepandemic levels according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… New York schools. When students take a financial literacy course, they learn personal finance, budgeting, and … clearly has the attention of the public and a required course in our high schools is being given serious … Just as teens are required to take a driver’s education course before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do not have an extension request. Auditors found NYSERDA had … mandatory qualifications specified by the agencies, nor do OGS staff verify the mandatory qualifications. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force … and 2024, while it dropped 0.5 percentage points for the state’s nondisabled workforce. Despite this progress, only … labor market that encouraged more inclusive hiring. State Policy Efforts New York State has taken several steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … for staff which are prohibited uses of public funds. In Brooklyn, DiNapoli identified $800,000 in inappropriate … for personal use, including spending on vehicles, travel, apartment rentals, jewelry, entertainment and cell phones. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… The Fund will continue to scrutinize boards that do not appear sufficiently diverse, including boards that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide general guidance on services and processes of the Bureau of State Payroll Services Tax Administration Unit. Affected … or third parties. Requests must originate from the State agency payroll office, not individual NYS employees. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsOpinion 90-44
… e.g., Taylor v McGuire , 100 Misc 2d 834, 420 NYS2d 248; Christian v County of Ontario , 92 Misc 2d 51, 399 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44DiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… in the city. The average pay for securities industry workers in New York City, including bonuses, was $497,420 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that a free appropriate public education is made available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsEtna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… adequate controls over procurement. Key Findings Department officials generally did not document their efforts … not establish policies or procedures for the procurement of goods and services. Certain officers did not disclose … in contracts. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure Department officials seek, and maintain documentation of, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48Tuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… receipts for three clubs totaling $37,911. However, none of these clubs maintained sufficient documentation to … date the faculty advisor brought the funds to the Business Office. We reviewed 20 disbursements totaling $32,553 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mFrequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… record of activities (ROA) before. Was I supposed to? When do I have to submit my ROA to the clerk of the governing board? What should I do if I take a two-week vacation during the … electoral fundraisers, but what about for other events like testimonial dinners or fundraising events for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-16-17)
… for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt … City of Newburgh Budget Review B61617 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-16-17Village of Endicott – Disbursements (2021M-124)
… adequate procedures to ensure all disbursements are for appropriate purposes, adequately supported or properly … Bank reconciliations were not performed correctly or in a timely manner. Claims were not properly audited. Of the $23.1 million in non-payroll disbursements made during the audit period, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-endicott-disbursements-2021m-124