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DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, … The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New Yorks property tax cap in 201617 has nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capMonitoring of Homeless Data
… of this data, has attempted to obtain it through its data warehouse initiative. However, OTDA has acquired permission … data to understand local trends, track clients’ times and locations in emergency housing, and identify gaps in services … outcomes of those services. Pursue a comprehensive data warehouse as stated in the initial goals of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataCalculating the Maximum Amount Eligible for Amortization or the Graded Payment – Contribution Stabilization Program
… . Graded rates are calculated based on a System average rate that does not include employer Group Term Life Insurance … years’ adjustments). Determines the employer’s average rate Divides the normal contribution by the billable salary. … Calculation for an ERS Employer (for Fiscal Year End 2024) Employer’s billable salary (reported salary between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/calculating-maximum-amount-eligible-amortization-or-graded-paymentOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic hardships for farms and agribusinesses. Further, food insecurity remains a reality for many New York … a temporary program in May 2020 in response to disrupted food supply chains during the pandemic – the purpose of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programControls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications (DoITT) has … the Program A top-level domain (TLD) is the last part of an Internet address, such as .com, .net, or .org. In March … fees, advertising sales, and other promotions. The mission of the .nyc gTLD program is to improve global visibility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsAbout this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, economic, and demographic information in an … (revenues) and spending (disbursements), the State’s financial position as measured by Generally Accepted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportIrvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… violate the acceptable use policy because the District’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. Key … accordingly. Monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… Despite spending about $36 million to reduce the subway homeless population, the homeless … city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has neglected to monitor a non-profit that has repeatedly failed to conduct outreach it was hired for, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance … to take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can do everything online. Learn about what you’ll need to … your benefits and how your pension will be calculated. Get Credit for All Your Public Service Service credit is one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA … improve service even as it looks for savings. For example, weekend subway ridership in June was at 69% of 2019 levels, … weekdays than weekends. Commuter rail ridership was at, or near, pre-pandemic levels on weekends in June, but weekday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandThe 80/20 Housing Program
… To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s 80/20 Program complied with Program requirements regarding the number of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to analyze the cost and resources used to achieve program results at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Bedford-Stuyvesant is undergoing an economic resurgence, with record numbers of … upturn has surpassed the city's overall rate of economic expansion, the Bedford-Stuyvesant community is experiencing … Economic Snapshot of Bedford-Stuyvesant confirms what local residents and business owners have been witnessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the Village of South Glens Falls , the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department … "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. Affected Employees Employees hired on or … purpose of this bulletin is to provide stepbystep guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. Affected Employees Employees hired on or … purpose of this bulletin is to provide stepbystep guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… and other initiatives as part of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase … proud to join Comptroller DiNapoli and the New York State Common Retirement Fund to ask these companies to publicly … the board's nominating committee. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… 30 days of completion. An elected or appointed official is not required to keep an ROA if: They are a retiree … member; or They are an employee whose membership in NYSLRS is optional and they have not joined NYSLRS. Direct your … a new ROA for an alternative three-month period. A new ROA is also necessary: If the number of hours worked changes; or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time … Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, … 2014. The MTA’s Transit division considered a subway train on time if it reached the end of the line within five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure … The Freedom of Information Law was designed to ensure the publics right to government records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilOpinion 2003-6
… consisting of four full-time officers. The other village does not have its own police department. You ask whether town … the rules of civil service, and determine in the agreement what part of the cost of the town police department shall be assessed against property in the village, and what part thereof shall be assessed against the property in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-6