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DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… , Noise in New York City Neighborhoods , released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report maps noise … said. "This report gathers data that could be used by state and city agencies to focus noise control efforts more … on noise provide useful information that enables city and state agencies to improve the quality of life for residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board … Village’s 2010-11 expenditures were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key … Ensure that only appropriate claims, allowed by Village Law, are paid in advance of audit and those claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… procedures over the collection of cash receipts for trash bag sales and the summer recreation program to ensure … for the reconciliation and reporting of cash receipts from trash bag sales to residents used to pay for their refuse … for the reconciliation and reporting of cash receipts from trash bag sales and Program fees. Ensure financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… of claims prior to audit for certain vendors that supply trash pickup, health insurance, office supplies, auto parts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for … 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical … to the Act’s amendments to the Public Health Law (PHL), a PSC was established within the Department for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… charge against the District, mathematically correct, or in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. While … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a general fund balance deficit … for overhead services. The City complied with the law by adopting a local law to override the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises … Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight and management of the District’s budget. Over the last four … District checks over $5,000. The Board has not developed and adopted policies, including a disaster recovery plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… relevant provisions of State Public Housing Law, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Department of … of Commissioners is comprised of seven Commissioners: five appointed by the City Mayor and two elected by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsLaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… condition related to the establishment, funding and use of reserves for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. … District did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written … and using reserve funds. The Board’s extensive use of reserves along with appropriating fund balance in the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Opinion 98-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax certiorari claims) … Fund (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in fund established to pay tax certiorari claims) EDUCATION …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 2279
… NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing in Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the … of each Member of the Legislature are to be paid in 26 biweekly installments. For this reason, Legislative … Members are not eligible to receive the final paycheck in that calendar year. Paychecks for Administration Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2279-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-nys-legislative-membersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded … the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. Pursuant to his plea agreement, Wills admitted he knowingly filed a false … Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsCost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… savings. Employee salaries and benefits, including pension benefits, are large expenses for New York's local … wages can significantly increase personal service 1 and pension costs. For example, 8 to 30 percent of wages paid to … legal counsel, as appropriate. AWS examples Five-day flex schedule: Regular start and end times, but allows for changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-management20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… a member or officer of the New York State Police; Service in the U.S. military, as specified by law; or Other prior … service on the last day of the month following the month in which you turn 65. If you are over age 65 when your … service, plus 1.66 percent of your FAE per year of service in other allowable government titles. The maximum benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… felonies such as fraud and larceny. “Public officials” for purposes of this Act include: The governor, lieutenant … office, the prosecuting agency may commence an action for pension forfeiture in the supreme court of the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsSelected Performance Measures
… by the New York State Legislature in 1965. There are six constituent agencies of the MTA: MTA Bridges and Tunnels, … weekly and monthly commutation ticket holders. Commutation tickets were about 60 percent of ridership in 2017. MTA Bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresGlossary
… account where a parent or natural guardian is listed along with an account owner under the age of 18. Custodian A … to as co-owners, co-tenants or joint tenants. Back to top Notary Public A public officer constituted by law to serve … to be in writing. Many institutions, such as hospitals, banks and, in the United States, the Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1285
… employment taxes and will be reported on employees’ Form W-2 under code UTA (Uniform/Tool Allowance). Payroll Register …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1285-2013-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designated