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DiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… the financial difficulties facing local governments and school districts and give them greater fiscal flexibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been signed into law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … and budgetary flexibility to local governments and school districts by: extending the "rollover" period for bond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for … communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… 6, 2023, via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions Agencies should notify … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Services mailbox. Please reference Bulletin No.2115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksOpinion 93-11
… of calculating the limitations under that section, to mean "indebtedness other than an indebtedness which would be … and since the calculation of the limit in section 104.00 does not include indebtedness "which would be excluded, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for political office in New York, especially for … and open the path. After years of proposals falling to the wayside, New York finally has taken a significant step … The commission has held hearings around the state to collect ideas on what changes might work. Some of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… School District (District) officials procure time and materials contracts in a cost-efficient manner and provide … by the district on an as needed basis. Time and materials contracts may be used by districts when the … function. District officials entered into time and materials contracts with multiple vendors to perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal … guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. New York State requires localities to … access to information and assistance for older adults on long term services and supports. In the City, this program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… Americans, would decimate vital programs that millions of New Yorkers rely on. His proposal also creates real consequences for the state budget, putting New York's taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalLansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
Lansing Central School District Financial Management 2015M256
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256Greece Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance (2016M-54)
… health insurance coverage. Obtain health insurance vendor invoices and compare enrollees to District records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greece-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2016m-54Lyme Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-383)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $8 million. … Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations for 2014-15 and 2015-16 by an average of $1 million. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/lyme-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-383State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $250,000. Effective Dates Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsHalf Hollow Hills Community Library - Fund Balance (2018M-127)
… fund balance policy does not address the maintenance of surplus fund balance, how the Board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of 2016-17 … and the Library has no plan for the use of these surplus funds. Key Recommendations Amend the Library’s policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/11/09/half-hollow-hills-community-library-fund-balance-2018m-127State Agencies Bulletin No. 1979
… for members of ORP Tiers 1 through 5 for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees Members of ORP Tiers 1 through 5 are … will increase to $305,000 for calendar year 2022. Effective Dates Effective beginning Administration … January 5, 2022 and Institution paychecks dated January 13, 2022. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1979-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-tiers-1-through-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… Employees with deductions for employee housing and/or meals using Deduction Code 401 (Taxable Maintenance) or 402 (Non-Taxable Maintenance) are affected. Background: … tax withholdings and must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. State agencies, apart from SUNY, should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1404
… for on-the-job injuries that were negotiated by the State. Under IRS regulations, workers’ compensation-related … benefits are also exempt from New York State and local income taxes, if applicable. Also, under IRS … are not eligible for salary deferral under the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (NYSDCP). As stated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1404-refund-taxes-withheld-while-employees-were-paid-workers-compensationDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… jobs (compared to the same period one year earlier). In early May, the city announced that it had reached a nine-year … agreement with the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 37 percent of the city’s workforce. The city, … between the city and the Municipal Labor Committee, which represents the city’s unions. The city has agreed to report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the second … coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York City and their respective public authorities. All borrowings … anticipated bond sales by the following issuers: the City of New York, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… money. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $4.29 billion during the second … the State of New York Mortgage Agency and the Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority. The detailed forward issuance … at: www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/scccalendar.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarter