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DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and … state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care … said DiNapoli. "However, state officials and local shelters can improve how they track and document each dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… Fund balance as of March 31, 2017 was $7.7 billion, with settlement money representing more than two-thirds of … a smaller share of total capital spending in coming years, with larger proportions going to economic development, mental … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… transportation in Erie and Niagara counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, and paratransit system as well as two … seven transit centers, 14 light rail stations, three bus garages, a heavy maintenance facility for buses, a rail … buses and light rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; radio and train control systems; rail station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 89-34
… employees); (authority to direct rescission of highway superintendent's appointment of deputy highway … department laborers suspected of using town vehicles for private purposes and, after such inquiry, recommend to … the highway superintendent that he censure the employees for such actions. You also ask whether the board may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… New York's state-funded debt is projected to reach $63.7 billion at the end of the … once again called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better … tremendous infrastructure challenges and the wise use of debt can be an essential part of the financing picture," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtOpinion 92-38
… Misc 244, 135 NYS 593). Since section 10-1012 requires the submission of a "new" nomination in the event the initial … ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, … NYS2d 658, affd 278 AD 600, 101 NYS2d 924, lv denied 302 NY 947). In contrast, Town Law, §§176(11-a) and (11-b), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38Opinion 93-11
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding … with the 115 limitation contained in that section applies to all outstanding indebtedness of the political subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 93-33
… matter, even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. … entered as second-class matter, but which contains local news articles and has circulation within the district. … at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession grow. Inflation … pandemic. Federal relief aid has provided critical support to the state budget, but will be depleted by the end of the … her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and concerns of a recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES A Business Unit should use Local Customers to bill and track receivables and receipts from vendors who provide revenues to that Business Unit only and for which a revenue contract … of the State Comptroller (OSC) is not required. (Refer to Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… Economic development in the North Country is being boosted by community-based projects led by state and community leaders to expand tourism, improve … Economic development in the North Country is being boosted by communitybased projects led by state and community leaders to expand tourism improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… 2021 Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan … Business Administration (SBA) first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by … requirements and eligibility, and added $320 billion in April and $284 billion in December 2020. The American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse communities with … success, some challenges remain. The Jackson Heights area is living proof of the positive economic and cultural … our communities.” Immigrants represented 60 percent of the area’s population in 2017, much higher than the citywide (37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Social Services Homebase Clients
… the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is administering the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction … 2025, the program’s projected costs were $1.2 billion. DSS is composed of two administrative units: the New York City … and broker were both owned by the same parent company. DSS is required to verify that the rent is reasonable in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/07/administration-cityfheps-program-department-social-services-homebase-clientsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement applies to resident and nonresident alien employees. To ensure this … Code §6721 imposes a penalty of $280 per infraction for every information return that is filed with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. … employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase from $57.98 to $59.72. Effective Dates: Changes will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation … overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in … To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in … 2019 through March 2023. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) … To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… OBBBA amends the Internal Revenue Code allowing an income tax deduction of qualified overtime compensation received during taxable years 2025 – 2028. New Tax Deduction : Individuals who receive qualified overtime … for individuals who received tips or overtime during tax year 2025 | Internal Revenue Service ” IR-2025-114, dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… this bulletin is to notify agencies of three new earnings codes that have been created to allow the Office of Employee … Effective Dates: The new earnings codes will be implemented in July of 2025 and affected … Actions: OSC has created the following Time Entry Earnings Codes to process OER Tuition Reimbursement and CLEFR payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensure