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DiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… risk, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Comptroller's … DiNapoli said. "Despite an infusion of $836 million in state and city funds, there has been little improvement so … in 2021 and $634 million in 2022. The MTA is asking the state to authorize new sources of funding to close the gaps, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1795
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings … members eligible for overtime compensation and/or limited to the Governor’s Salary cap limit of $225,000 are affected … salary of a Tier 6 member was changed from fiscal year to calendar year as a result of Chapter 368 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1795-2020-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsExecutive Order - Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion
Every State employee is treated equally before the law and has the right to full enjoyment of the protections, rights and obligations provided by law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/executive-order-equal-opportunity.pdf20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility You will be eligible to retire with 20 or more years of creditable service, regardless of age. … is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under the 20-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York … not available to Tier 3 members. The Benefit With at least 20 years of creditable service, your pension will be 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.3 … 3,100 payments valued at more than $7.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) uses similar hiring and promotion policies, procedures, and directives for New York City Transit (Transit), Manhattan and Bronx … and if there are opportunities for improprieties in the hiring, promotion, or supervision of employees. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes accounted for $38.1 billion, or 42.1 percent, of total revenue ($90.5 billion) for local governments outside of New York City. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its annual meeting … diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time … it is addressing racial justice and equity, just as other major corporations have done.” About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonRefunding Local Debt
… of the refunding bonds. In addition, refunding bonds may only be sold at private (interpreted to include negotiated) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtOpinion 89-29
… by this Office as authorizing property acquisition only where it is necessary for a municipal purpose (1982 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Union Free School, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Opinion 2001-10
… or verification of claims) TOWN LAW §118: Vendors are not required to submit certified or verified claims to a town unless so required by town board resolution. You ask whether a town must require vendors to certify claims … see also, e.g., 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-23, p 46). In so doing, the town board or town comptroller may require any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3 in November compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… $18.4 million with Boilermatic Welding Industries Inc. for boiler maintenance and repair services at Stony Brook … million with Southeast Mechanical Corp. for condensate water piping replacement at SUNY New Paltz. $1.7 million with … support; ambulance; custodial services; legal; and temporary staffing services; and medical supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 91-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) … Whether the chief of police of the village police department may receive an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects … plates. DOF’s Collections Division is responsible for collecting all summonses that are in judgment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… in restitution. Eletz was sentenced today by the Honorable Judge Peter A. Lynch in Albany County Court to 5 months in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsVoluntary Compliance Program
… What is Voluntary Compliance? Voluntary compliance provides an … and interest associated with the reported items if the holder complies with the terms of the program. Participants … is voluntary, however, complying with the NYS APL is a legal requirement. All companies are subject to the NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… million with White Glove Placement Inc. for registered nursing services. New York State Thruway Authority $67.7 … counties. $9.3 million with DA Collins Construction Co Inc. for the preservation of bridges over the Kaaterskill … Department of Transportation $137.7 million with EE Cruz & Co. for a bridge replacement on the Bronx River Parkway in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… and forfeitures, licenses and permits, interest income, rental income and other “miscellaneous revenues” reached an … licenses, permits and franchises, interest income, and rental income. One-time payments include non-recurring items … fines and forfeitures licenses and permits interest income rental income and other miscellaneous revenues reached an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemic