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Opinion 95-1
… costs of such benefits. February 15, 1995 Paul L. Wollman, Esq., City Attorney City of Amsterdam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Child Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), 60% of the state’s census tracts were child care … state." Trends in Child Care Availability According to OCFS, the number of child care providers in New York was … to the U.S. Treasury Department. Regional Availability OCFS defines a “child care desert” as a census tract in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate … New York City is projecting a $34 billion surplus for city fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… 2022, setting a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours … from the 4.6% average from 2013-2021. “The workforce is the backbone of state government and many of the employees … and that employees are not pushed to the point of burning out.” Key Findings: Three agencies accounted for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day. “A LIRR strike would … the costly impact of a strike and the millions of dollars in lost economic activity.” The Comptroller’s projection is … Island Rail Road LIRR strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsState Police Bulletin No. SP-193
… Purpose To notify agencies of an increase in dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers, Inc. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-193-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Findings District officials properly sought competition for 10 purchases totaling $1.2 million that exceeded General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Overview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… are eligible to amortize. If you are eligible, you can opt into the program now or in the future by submitting a … NYSLRS public employers can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase transparency and help the city respond to growing quality of life … will let people see service requests in their neighborhood and help identify where resources may be needed. Along with … are increasingly contacting 311 to report lack of heat and hot water, excessive street noise and illegally parked cars,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsOpinion 99-1
… 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A … You ask whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. You also … right to a service award. Service award programs for volunteer firefighters are established pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Town of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… Collector (Clerk) properly remitted and deposited money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real Property Taxes totaling … $2,604 were not remitted to the Supervisor or Treasurer in a timely manner. Forty-five real property tax receipts … two to 60 days after receipt instead of within 24 hours. In addition, there were five instances totaling $2,089 where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236DiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… and their beneficiaries.” “Nav is a valued partner to me in our investment process,” Anastasia Titarchuk, the … go to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust in appointing me to this position.” Patel was born in Uganda and raised in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New York. The … To determine if the Department of Health improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f1.pdfExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Revenues Expenses and changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… "I strongly support Sen. Warren and Rep. Rosen's Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act. … I strongly support Sen Warren and Rep Rosens Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… hears, makes findings, and recommends action on civilian complaints filed against members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-follow