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State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… percent above April 2014, as a result of strong financial market activity and non-wage income that occurred in 2014. … than initial projections and $522.2 million below the latest projections released in February. State spending … lower than initial projections, but $41.3 million over the latest revised estimates; Local assistance spending through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Employers’ average contribution … increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2022-F-8) The initial audit determined that weaknesses in key management controls, including communication, … DSNY’s ability to address ongoing cleanliness problems on New York City streets and sidewalks efficiently and … under the plan was allocated to community-based services (CBS), serving more than 111,000 individuals. This audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2064
… into Time Entry using earnings dates prior to their departure date. For Administration pay cycle agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2064-educational-assistance-benefits-2022DiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, environmental and … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… change poses risks to the economy, financial markets, and the Fund’s investments. Managing these risks is integral to protecting the Fund’s investments, and capitalizing on the opportunities that arise from the … takes a comprehensive approach to addressing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. This multi-faceted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: State, … economic devastation. New York and other hard hit areas need money to balance their books and that cash … government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or housing costs. To qualify for these benefits, such as Supplemental Security … if certain conditions are met. This program gives families and individuals with disabilities some peace of mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli's office … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dutchess County Executive … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… deficient (18.4 percent) than other local bridges. The highest number of structurally deficient local bridges are … (52), Ulster (46) and Steuben (40). The counties with the highest percentage of structurally deficient local bridges … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They are Domino's Pizza Inc. , medical supply company McKesson Corp. , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… had prohibited interests in district contracts pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law. The board member’s … for a total cost of $656,579, of which $146,825 related to unnecessary or unused services. The district lacked a … of New York State General Municipal Law as they relate to conflicts of interest. District officials did not fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… also did not develop a written vehicle and equipment replacement plan, and three board members did not know when these items needed to be replaced or their estimated replacement costs. Although the district had a capital … the board chair’s original estimated vehicle and equipment replacement needs indicated the district would need $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2277
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … affected. Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits , the first $5,250 of Educational Assistance provided to an employee under an Educational Assistance program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2277-educational-assistance-benefits-2024Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… The objective of our initial audit, issued on August 2, 2022, was to determine if DOH effectively identified poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followCost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to … is added to your existing monthly COLA amount. For example, a retiree receiving an annual pension benefit of … a pro-rated amount for the month you became eligible. For example, if you become eligible for a COLA in the middle of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. East Quogue Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) Claims totaling more than $6.1 million were paid before the … who disbursed $488,545 during the audit period (for dental plan benefits, administrative fees and utilities), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in … trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sullivan and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws. City of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (Westchester County) The city’s boat basin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… higher than the same period last year, and collections in September were $1.2 billion, or 16.2 percent, higher than … above updated projections. PIT collections of $5.1 billion in September were up by $892 million, or more than 21 … the first six months, as well as continued strength in real property transfer tax collections. All Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-year