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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesOpinion 91-45
… the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited to those directly related to town highways or whether … Whether the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited to those directly related to town highways or whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Contract Advisory No. 4
… Agencies may have multiple Business Unit/ Department ID combinations, but only certain of those combinations are … created in the SFS must use a Business Unit/Department ID combination which is valid for contracts. A list of valid Business Unit/Department ID combinations can be found in the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/4-business-unit-and-department-id-combinations-used-create-contracts-statewideState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees may defer up to $7,500 of age 50 catch-up contributions in addition to their regular … To start or change Flat Amount (for employees of the NYS Education Department, School for the Blind, and School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… the PayServ and Query Bulletin Boards prior to Pay Period 20. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectOpinion 95-32
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … Act must be secured in accordance with subdivision 3 of section 10. The permissible methods of securing public … bank or trust company (General Municipal Law, §10[3][a],[b]; see General Municipal Law, §§10[1][f], defining the term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-277
… elected from the same judicial district. Effective Date(s) 04/04/2019 for Administration Pay Period 1C, paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-277-april-2019-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,190 … concrete perimeter wall at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. $1.3 million with Sharan Builders Inc. … for sanitary line repairs at Taconic Correctional Facility in Westchester County. Office of General Services – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… a risk existed that critical structures most in need of repair were not given priority, as the Corporation's process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… SUNY New Paltz. $2.6 million with All State Construction & Boiler Inc. to install backflow prevention and pump station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due … gaps. The most immediate risk to the city’s finances is the potential impact of the state budget. The executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Education Department $71.9 million with Questar Assessment Inc. for development and administration of tests in English … Contractors for facade and brick repair at Upstate Medical University. $2 million with Apogee Telecom Inc. for … and clerical services, temporary staffing, and medical supplies and materials. $31.4 million to Maximus Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Oswego. Department of Transportation $124.5 million with El Sol Contracting / ES II Enterprises JV to rehabilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… $1.9 billion with Capital District Physician’s Health Plan Inc., $1.4 billion with HealthNow New York Inc., $1 billion … and acute and chronic renal disease services at Upstate Medical University. $6.5 million with Teletracking … US LLP for special counsel for academic, health, and medical centers at Upstate Medical University. $2.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, … and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followOpinion 94-25
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of groups within a fire department or fire company) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §217(c)(v): Section 217(c)(v) … year of firefighting service under a service award program for attendance at "meetings" of an emergency rescue and first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board also did not properly audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that auditors … were not always supported or authorized prior to payment. Auditors reviewed 171 disbursements totaling … ten disbursements totaling $18,974 were approved after payment was made, six disbursements totaling $4,530 lacked a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) assets managed by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and the Fund’s Emerging Manager … New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund assets managed by Minority and WomenOwned Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21