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DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… its capital program, with another $9.6 billion proposed for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a report released … New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are needed to … said. "The Governor and Legislature deserve credit for creating a task force to coordinate New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size of the state workforce for the first time since 2019, growing … to continue its efforts to attract and retain a range of diverse employees, especially in the context of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a review of the companies’ readiness to transition to a low-carbon … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will restrict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… Overdose deaths related to heroin and prescription opioid … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The overdose death rates in New York increased faster over the … of our communities are at risk.” DiNapoli’s report noted overdose deaths in New York, in which heroin was a factor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the … Service (SBS) passengers pay their fare before boarding at ticket purchase machines located at SBS bus stops. Transit’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… in the member’s pension. If the DRO does not explicitly state which party pays the additional cost of a pop-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according … Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report … The number of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… in year-over-year taxable sales, with the biggest hits in March-May, although sales improved slightly in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… one in three reporting insufficient food in April. Food banks have reported dramatic increases in calls from people … Assistance Program. We have a network of nonprofit food banks that squeeze nutrition from each dollar and get food to … and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… period last year. This suggests that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … highest paid major industry in New York City. The average salary (including bonuses) has held relatively steady for the … This is more than five times higher than the average salary in the rest of the city’s private sector; The industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelOpinion 91-44
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Compensation (health insurance) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (health insurance for fire commissioners) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover fire district fire … of fire commissioners of a fire district may be provided health insurance through the State health insurance plan at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… The Rochester City School District's payroll processes are … resulting in errors that are costing taxpayers, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli. Auditors also found numerous problems with how the district managed its purchases. "The Rochester City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether TOHIDA followed its policies and … of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (TOHIDA) is a public benefit corporation established in 1971 for the … $1.8 million in excess revenue and an unnecessary increase to class 1 (residential) 2016-17 tax rates. Key …
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
… must retire directly from public employment or within a year after separating from service. The additional credit is … credit requirement to retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan. …
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
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
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
… Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, … 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit is available to you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jChenango Forks Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-98)
… The Chenango Forks Central School District is located in the Towns of Barker, Chenango, Fenton, Maine and Triangle … and increasing employee benefit expenditures led to a decrease in total fund balance. Therefore, District … fund balance and reduce reliance on fund balance as a financing source, while continuing to evaluate and explore …
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
… fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 through July 31, 2011. Background The Department …
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-416