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DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… corporate contributions to any campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, or to influence the general public with respect to an election or referendum. According to the report “ Collision Course ,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public … an active member. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, you will need to file an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – State University Police Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of SUNY police service, or you may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a SUNY police … public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off public payroll may collect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/becoming-eligible-benefitComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to abuse their public position will be brought to … and hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with these schemes.” Over a period of at least two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED … for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip off … Vance. "Instead of providing these young children with the special education services they needed, the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Report 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with … disabilities (IDD). People with IDD face significant health issues making them more vulnerable in an emergency. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followVillage of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 fiscal year financial … Village’s fiscal activities for the past four fiscal years to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and … public authorities are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve … of the Empire State Development. DED is responsible for the certification of MWBEs. The Dormitory Authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… (SFY) 2018-19 Executive Budget proposes several measures to reduce the financial risks posed by federal funding … and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … budget. Decisions made in Washington pose a real risk to New York's finances. Cuts from Washington, questions over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and disposition of all state resources in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). State laws generally require that all … for all miscellaneous receipt types. The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides a number of reports for … through Reporting Tools>SFS OBIEE Reports. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/25/2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… jobs and/or make significant capital investments. Empire State Development (ESD) administers the Program and is … to receive annual tax credits. As of March 31, 2015, the State has committed over $548 million in Program tax credits … as of June 2015, ESD had authorized Program tax credits on 39 occasions totaling $4.84 million. Based on our testing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOpinion 2000-4
… a termination pay program where: the program is to provide an incentive to certain employees to separate from service, … bargaining, a termination pay program designed to provide an incentive to certain employees to terminate their … more years of service with the district would be offered an opportunity to participate in the program. The employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Protection Program loans supported half of all small-business retailers and more than one-third of all retail … (categorized as nonessential businesses) have shut or faced operational limitations for months. Efforts … chain store locations in New York City. Its latest annual report (from 2019) noted declines in the last two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… the authority’s internal controls over water charges for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … Law to acquire, construct, operate and maintain wholesale water supply production and distribution facilities … and recording of water charges. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have increased transparency on state spending and was supported unanimously in both the State Senate and Assembly: “I am very disappointed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationArchived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… and its aftermath, by: (1) extending the "rollover" period for bond anticipation notes issued in calendar years 2015 … – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor … related to the remediation of petroleum discharges on residential property. Accidental Death Benefit Extender – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020Archived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… Comptroller. Tax Check-off Funds – Signed into law on November 20, 2015 as Chapter 453 of the Laws of 2015 – A.7419 … Equal Access to Justice Reporting – Signed into law on November 20, 2015 as Chapter 439 of the Laws of 2015 – A.6079 … of Assessment on State Lands – Signed into law on November 28, 2016 as Chapter 449 of the Laws of 2016 – A.7673 (Dilan) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and … should still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cards