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DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances are still in trouble as it wrestles with an overdue list of repairs and upgrades and growing debt,” DiNapoli … The last assessment, covering 2015-2034, was published in 2013 and is overdue for an update. The MTA is now required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November than from two years ago, according to a report … losses accounted for 41% of total private sector jobs lost in the city during the pandemic. “While communities across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicXIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Policy References Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part of creating and submitting travel expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). These reports should … expenses that are on the State travel card and an employee’s out-of-pocket expenses. An employee reconciles travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… Employees Selected full-time CSEA, PEF or M/C employees in Executive Branch agencies Background Pursuant to Budget … is available to CSEA and PEF employees and employees in Management/Confidential positions. The program offers a $20,000 incentive payment. Employees participating in the program may elect to receive the payment in one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsOpinion 90-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from … 1, 1928 for such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. This is in reply to your request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… it isn't an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," … do – a lack of affordable housing, low wages, and long-term unemployment. As a result of exposure to combat and … Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Syracuse, Troy and Long Island have been recognized by federal agencies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… the public housing modernization program run by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to … Renewal (DHCR) together with the state’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) provides grants to local public … Modernization Program , or by go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/15s5.pdf … Problems with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by … New York Program is vital and addresses significant needs in both rural and urban communities to combat food … of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts). The program launched in May 2020 to help with the pandemic’s food supply chain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation … "I hope these six prosecutions, and nearly $9 million in restitution, will serve as a warning to those who might …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… the Program The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic … residents. Nourish NY was developed as a temporary program in May 2020 in response to disrupted food supply chains during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… asset in its intended location and condition for use (i.e., freight and transportation charges, site preparation … The costs of normal repairs and maintenance that do not add to the value or extend the lives of assets … should only be capitalized when all of the following have occurred: Determination of the specific objective of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Beth Dinkins. “It’s alleged this duo conspired together in this fraud scheme where Gardner procured millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… spent $2 billion on road maintenance, repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 … and improvements. Local governments own 85% of all roads in the state, from city, town and village streets to major … are the lifeblood of our communities, but when they are in poor condition, under construction, or being repaired they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsOpinion 90-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 89-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund … the State Comptroller to establishment by school district in Adirondack Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund … State Comptroller to establishment by a school district in Adirondack Park) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … acted on critical budget issues that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending … revenue projections four times last fiscal year, and All Funds tax collections for last year, $74.4 billion, were $2.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security … as to plan and provide guidance, to address issues such as crime and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is … review (March 30, 2023). Key Recommendations Revisit the list of SBMP contractors available to perform the work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… where the amusement parks, boardwalk and “Little Odessa” have earned global reputations, but the dramatic rise in jobs … Antonio Reynoso. “From high levels of rent burden to the ongoing devastation left behind by Superstorm Sandy, … proves what we already know: Brooklyn always finds a way. I am so proud to see that jobs have doubled over the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Police and Fire Plan
… your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member service credit. You repay each … sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior … would be. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 percent of your annuity savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/borrowing-against-your-contributionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member service credit. You repay each … sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior … would be. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 percent of your annuity savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/borrowing-against-your-contributions