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DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… actions were exposed during the Comptroller’s review of Springport’s monthly retirement reports. DiNapoli’s office … to defraud the system." To date, DiNapoli’s investigation of retirement frauds has led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement funds. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesWatertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… commissioners are appointed by the Watertown City Manager and two are elected by the tenant population. The Board, … $5.6 million. Key Finding The Authority has established and designed an adequate system of internal controls over … characterized as a gift for their years of service and dedication to the Authority. We are aware of no authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… participating employers in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. Last fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25Performance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth … Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010, provides refundable tax credits to firms in targeted … Determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York … the goals outlined. Such deposits could include resources now designated as informal reserves, such as certain funds … Despite a now decadelong economic expansion in the country New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… New York State accounts for the receipt and disposition of all state resources in the … board or other agency of the state receiving money for or on behalf of the state from taxes, commissions, fees, … etc. be deposited to the State Treasury and accounted for in a joint custody fund to be paid pursuant to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewOpinion 2001-13
… users of town highways) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (fees for use of town highways) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers … that leads to a recreation area, and to charge a fee for the use of such road. You indicate that each year … rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the purpose of, among other things, regulating the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… Contracts Approved New York State Assembly $760,000 lease with 1310-1312 Flatbush Avenue, LLC for office space. $90,000 with International Roll Call … million with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. for janitorial services at Empire State Plaza and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… & Maintenance Inc. to replace perimeter fence and systems, and redirect drainage at Sullivan Correctional … including $193,000 for design services. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance $74.4 million in federal … to assist 177,000 low-income New Yorkers with home heating or heat-related emergencies. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Opinion 92-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (lease of property not required for the purposes of district) REAL … Concerning the authority of a water district governed by a separate board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23Opinion 94-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (publication not registered as second-class matter but … Law 60a and Public Officers Law 70a made by chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975 permit a county to designate as one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22Penn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdfDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the Fund operates with the highest ethical standards, is in full compliance with fiduciary and statutory requirements, … itself as one of the nation’s top public pension funds in performance, transparency, ethics, and public … results-driven, disciplined work my team accomplishes year-in and year-out,” DiNapoli said. “This report confirms that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalVillage of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and … 30. Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Archived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… 2020 – Signed into law on August 24, 2020 as Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2020 – A.10492 Rules (Thiele) / S.8417 Krueger – Provides … expenses; and (3) permitting the repayment of inter-fund advances made for COVID-19 pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020Archived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… for creating an annual report pursuant to the New York State Equal Access to Justice Act from the State … of employer contributions for the funding of the New York state and local employees’ retirement system and the New … the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals for goods, services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration … still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 91-37
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition of Parking … Law, §235). Such tribunals may also have jurisdiction in other specific instances (see Vehicle and Traffic Law, … Fines and penalties collected by a PVB are civil in nature and are enforceable in the same manner as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… 13, 2021. About the Program Working-age New Yorkers with disabilities participate in the work force at a rate of … was about 33 percent compared to about 75 percent for people without disabilities. Further, ACS data shows that … housing assistance, as suggested in the Report. Since WINR is only available to individuals working with an employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment