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Opinion 92-44

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44

DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020

… and that provides predictability for employers as they plan their future budgets," DiNapoli said. "New York State's … participating employers in ERS and PFRS, and 334 different plan combinations. Payments based on the new rates are due by Feb. 1, 2020, but may be pre-paid by Dec. 15, 2019. To read …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020

DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil

… its investors from reputational harm.” ConAgra’s brands are found in virtually every American household, according to … oil has been linked to rainforest destruction. Forests are vital to the reduction of greenhouse gases by converting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oil

Opinion 90-32

… of the Town of Islip , 12 NYS2d 321, 239 NYS2d 541; New York Public Interest Research Group Inc . v Town of North …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32

DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan

… budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one of the key reasons New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured … renewal notices monthly to groups of enrollees, based on their enrollment end dates, through May 31, 2024. Renewal … enrollment levels. This estimate is based on two risks. First, assuming enrollment continues to decline …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-plan

DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects

… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains … can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projects

Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… revenue ($90.5 billion) for local governments outside of New York City. School districts, towns, and villages received … counties are least reliant at 21.5 percent ($6 billion). State aid remained the second largest source of local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-government

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC

… Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder proposal at ExxonMobil in December, asking the company to assess how the worldwide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-sec

Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight

… hired and supervised their custodial staff, handled their payroll, and purchased their supplies. In April 2016, citing … NYCSSS would handle staffing, including hiring and payroll, and DSF would be responsible for purchasing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversight

DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling

… reliance on revenue generated from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of … state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the problem of … (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gambling

DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap

… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-cap

Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements

… 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements

DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested

… District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of … Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrested

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses

… financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and use tax, local … would not be able to undertake the project. Businesses are also required to estimate the capital cost of the … to all businesses seeking assistance. Information on businesses deemed ineligible or whose applications stalled …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses

DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams

… 40% in 2024 with the state approval of an increase to the payroll mobility tax (PMT) rate in NYC in 2023. In 2024, 70% …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streams

City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)

… – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development … totaling $30,676. The audit included eight recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the IDA’s project … affairs. The Board contracted with a consultant to handle day-to-day operations, which included collecting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-f

Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdf

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdf