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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… revenues. Real U.S. gross domestic product is projected to increase by 4.4 percent in calendar year 2021 after an … of 5.7 percent in 2020, U.S. employment is projected to increase by 2.7 percent in 2021 and reach its pre-pandemic … up 11.4 percent from the previous year, reflecting an increase of $17.8 billion or 30.2 percent in spending from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. … that celebrates the value of New York’s diversity.” A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or … crimes, as underreporting may occur for several reasons. Victims may be hesitant to report incidents due to reasons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsOpinion 2006-11
… [c]). A "contract" for this purpose means any claim, account or demand against or agreement with the municipality, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11CUNY Bulletin No. CU-461
… State Comptroller (OSC) will take to apply the Retroactive Increase in Excludable Transit Benefits. Background The … State Comptroller OSC will take to apply the Retroactive Increase in Excludable Transit Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-461-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1230
… transit benefit exclusion (under section 132 (f) (2) (A) of the Internal Revenue Code) from $125 to $240 per month … of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Also, as a result of ATRA, the IRS released additional annual … Affected Employees Employees who participated in the NYS-Ride Benefit Plan, for tax year 2012, with total monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1230-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman personnel could conduct … in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts which increase the risk that Lehman personnel could conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… Board appointed by the Town Supervisor. The Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 is located in the Town … Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 Green Acres Mall PILOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and ten months … example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially if you have 20 years, your … credit cannot be used to reach the 20 years. Increase your pension beyond the maximum amount payable under your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and ten months … example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially if you have 20 years, your … credit cannot be used to reach the 20 years. Increase your pension beyond the maximum amount payable under your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… but your pension will improve substantially if you have 20 years, your sick leave credit cannot be used to reach the 20 years. Increase your pension beyond the maximum amount … the service credit requirement to retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jCity of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… and consider enhanced or alternative measures that may increase the collection of fines and related penalties. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219East Moriches Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-1)
… contributions. Its excessive balance is enough to cover annual retirement contributions for nine years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTransportation – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The State is responsible for maintaining more than 42,700 lane miles of highway. Compared to the prior year, the number of highway lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 2.6 percent in 2022. In 2022, 57.9 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were rated good to excellent, a 1.1 percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/transportationEast Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… overtime. As a result, the increased overtime will also increase the amount owed by the District annually to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget
… budget update. It also shows the uncertainties that cloud larger budget gaps in the outyears, which my office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-2023-budgetDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Chenango Forks Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-98)
… is located in the Towns of Barker, Chenango, Fenton, Maine and Triangle in Broome County and the Town of Greene in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/chenango-forks-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-98Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… and potential revenue is not realized. Key Recommendation Increase oversight of the assessment and collection of fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesTown of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… with two Justices. The Court’s 2015 revenue from parking tickets was $81,365. Key Findings The Town had 6,900 parking … oversight. The Police Department's inventory log for tickets books was incomplete. Key Recommendations Examine the … that the Police Department maintains a record showing the tickets assigned to each issuing officer and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416Canton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-287)
… and continue to evaluate and explore ways to cut costs and increase revenues. … Canton Central School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/canton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-287