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DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… Almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examining “New Yorkers in Need.” While poverty rates in the state … Almost 27 million New Yorkers or 139 of the states population lived in poverty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… our society, both culturally and economically,” said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) . “We must continue to invest … community." “I am proud to represent the most diverse district in the entire country, and the integrity and work … . “I want to applaud the State Comptroller and thank his office for dedicating the time to profile Jackson Heights and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesOrdinary Disability – Regional State Park Police Plan
… the performance of duty and the regional state park police disability benefits are available. Eligibility If you are … of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, this … If you are age 60 or older at the effective date of your disability retirement, your ordinary disability benefit would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-disabilityOrdinary Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-death-benefitOpinion 2000-14
… (payments into annuity program) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Teachers (payments by school district into annuity program) … agreeing in a collective bargaining agreement with its teachers to make annual payments, either in prescribed dollar … of pay, into a "tax deferred annuity program" for its teachers. Under the program, all school district payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District Public Library , New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District , North Bellmore Union Free School District and Schenectady County Community … adopted a code of ethics. New Hyde Park – Garden City Park Union Free School District – Financial Management (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State … agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following State Government Accountability and Bureau of State Expenditures audits have been released: State Government Accountability Audits Department of Health – … Security and Emergency Services - Payments to Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC The contract required Tidal Basin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… reasonable. The 2023 proposed budget includes County sales tax revenues of $261 million, which is a decrease of … fund balance. The County’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $144,140,465. Key Recommendations County officials should reassess whether budgeted sales tax revenues are realistic and, if not, increase the sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and many are … input from private tech companies. Government is adopting AI at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, … for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI applications, such as chatbots. And now, with last year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused the trust of multiple communities and treated … James for their partnership in ensuring Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionOpinion 93-32
Whether the State Comptroller may obtain copies of annual financial disclosure statements filed with a local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees in accordance with the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… New York has more than 35,000 farms covering 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the state's land area. They … and Jefferson counties. New York vineyards covered 35,000 acres in 2017, producing 187,000 tons of grapes, surpassed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… free to claim.” Registering a gift card helps retailers connect unused balances to a person’s name, making it easier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Retirement Benefits (RS6411) with the Office of the State Comptroller. Your application must be submitted while … You will not be considered in active service if your employment terminates, even if you are still receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityEligibility, Your Vested Benefit and Filing – Article 14 Benefits
… for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment and have five or more years of credited service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/eligibility-your-vested-benefit-and-filingSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the security controls over critical State Education Department … classification process and adopting adequate information security policies and procedures. The Department could also … systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical systems. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-274
… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees Tier 6 … Each agency is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review … and to make necessary updates to the Retirement Plans page. New York State Education Department is required to run …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-274-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planCUNY Bulletin No. CU-809
… Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of New York and DC37 (2021-2027), SEIU Local 300 (2021-2026), IATSE Local 306 (2021-2026), and the New York State Nurses Association (2022-2027), multiple retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-809-city-university-new-york-cuny-2021-2024-retroactive-blueComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits