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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… filled with errors and plans not being shared with local law enforcement. In New York, the Safe Schools Against … planning requirements. The requirements outlined in the law and regulations do not apply to private schools. For the … communication and collaboration. See the audit for more commentary. Read the audit , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit … help prevent tragedies if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is properly reported and actions are taken. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS in the Agency Police … from the PBANYS dated July 10, 2024, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $54.70 to $57.98. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… consumers were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures. Eight Departments did not perform periodic price accuracy tests. None of the Departments completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Opinion 90-21
… in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of … may transfer to another town official the town clerk's power with respect to the preparation and custody of … which there is no town comptroller, the town clerk "shall cause each claim presented to the town board for audit to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 90-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- County Taxes (method of computing full valuation) TAX LAW, … of a special act requiring otherwise, the allocation of county sales tax revenue to cities and towns required by Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Opinion 90-31
… the committee must conduct business and pass resolutions only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 89-32
… treasurer has a prohibited conflict of interest in a lease pursuant to which the county rents a gravel pit from a … the treasurer does not have a prohibited interest in the lease, the treasurer's interest must be disclosed. You ask … of interest by virtue of the county's renewal of a lease of a gravel pit from a corporation of which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… Purpose To determine (1) whether certain eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied … and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This audit covered the period January 1, … State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not fully comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… employment. “Six years after the Great Recession, growth is steady statewide, but some specific regions are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings … continue efforts to help homeowners and stem the spread of foreclosure-induced blight.” Foreclosure filings rose … rapidly after the housing bubble burst and the recession of 2008-2009 took hold. Between 2006 and 2009, the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 95-23
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- … by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… expanding housing options, and improving access to education, job training and employment opportunities are … 23.2% of the state’s population and 6.1% of the young adult population nationwide, according to the Census Bureau’s … across the state experienced a decline in their young adult populations, with the largest decrease in the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications were often delayed due to missing or … Under current state law, ORES must issue a final siting permit for most projects within one year of a completed … for Major Renewable Energy Projects Other related work Renewable Electricity in New York State: Review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing … session upon us todays State of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024 addressing issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… noted this often occurred because local food providers only submitted lump sum expenses to the regional food banks, … insecurity issues. I sponsored Nourish New York to not only support our statewide local farms but to combat hunger … here in New York City, the need for food relief has only grown since the start of the pandemic and with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and … Property tax levy growth for school districts and the states biggest cities will be capped at 2 the same as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… statement on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' State of the City address: “The State of the City address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth … and essential services. I commend the mayor's bold plan of action for a city that supports working families. “Like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… how quickly these hazards have to be corrected. City rules only state that proof of correction must be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… years 2016 through 2022, with union dues withheld (Code 202) are affected. Background: Per guidance in the request … $35.97 $4.50 $40.47 Effective Dates: Effective for payroll checks dated November 9, 2022 (Administrative) and … dues for paychecks dated 11/09/2022 (Administrative Payroll) and 11/17/2022 (Institution Payroll) for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cio