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DiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… Mayor de Blasio’s preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2019 and its associated financial plan … in 2017, the lowest level in 41 years. The city is on pace for continued job gains in 2018, although growth is expected … mayor’s proposed budget provides funding for annual wage increases of 1 percent after the expiration of current labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedOpinion 96-7
… COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (cooperation agreement for recruitment of volunteer firefighters) -- Municipal Funds … cooperation agreement to implement an advertising campaign for the purpose of recruiting volunteer firefighters for the fire companies of the fire departments of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Opinion 94-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for bonds with proposed … -- Permissive (need for when town purchases real property and constructs town hall) TOWN LAW, §220; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … land for a town hall with current year tax revenues and to construct the town hall using such revenues, each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Opinion 94-28
… pay expenses associated with advance planning undertaken for existing or proposed district or extension) SEWER … capital improvements would necessarily involve increases or improvements to the facilities of the existing … relates to the existing sewer district, including possible increases or improvements to district facilities, the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28DiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and especially vital for businesses, remote workers, online education and health … with slow, satellite-based internet that is inadequate for today’s needs. The state is now embarking on another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… to individuals with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000. The U.S. Internal … individuals received $1,200 payments ($2,400 for married couples) and those with children received an additional $500 … were limited to $600 per individual ($1,200 for married couples) and $600 per qualifying child; as a result, national …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… interest existed. Auditors found no competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The district has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. City of Glen Cove Industrial Development … in the accounting records. She also recorded one deposit for $25,000 twice. Auditors also found the required 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… its capital needs, leaving a smaller share of revenue for other priorities and hindering budget flexibility during … MTA can change the way it does business and reduce costs, for example, riders could be saddled with even higher fares … reach 22.5 percent by 2023 after averaging 16.1 percent for the past decade. Last year, the state approved new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… fiscal year that will be used to balance the budget for fiscal year 2018. The surplus was generated almost … city or the state would assume financial responsibility for these individuals if this were to happen. It is likely … state level, DiNapoli notes the Executive Budget proposal for state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18 would adversely impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… previously filed with the court, Banack's father, Anthony Banack, was a New York State pensioner who retired in 1991. At the time of his retirement, Anthony Banack selected to received his pension as a Pop Up … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… “The Thruway Authority should develop a better roadmap for the future," DiNapoli said. “In addition to the Tappan … need to come up with a viable plan to make ends meet for the long term and clearly lay out how it will affect New … and taxpayers.” The Thruway Authority is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Thruway, a 570-mile tolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… its budget priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic to help address pressing needs, but some new critical … programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to examine how spending priorities shifted. “The mayor’s preliminary FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurately maintain employee leave records. Leave balances for the former deputy highway superintendent from 2015 … was attributed to the deputy’s failure to use sick leave for lost time due to an occupational injury, which resulted … not performed. Monthly financial reports were not prepared for and submitted to the town board. Town of Owego – Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… the MTA’s finances last year, but its capital program for maintaining and upgrading the regional transit system … in capital funds by using its operating budget to pay for more borrowing, less money would be available for day-to-day operations and goals, like increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingVII.2.A Direct Journal Payment – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… AR Item, such as miscellaneous receipts. The process for creating a Direct Journal Payment starts with the agency entering the deposit and payment information in the ‘Regular Deposit’ navigation in SFS. SFS Navigation: … Deposit, the ‘Totals’ tab displays the summary data for the deposit. The agency must enter all required fields, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2a-direct-journal-paymentDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… steal over $1 million from the Medicaid program by billing for fake transportation services, duplicating and inflating … partners, especially Paul White of Viapath Technologies, for their tireless dedication to a comprehensive and thorough … of this criminal behavior and associated kickbacks for fraudulent charges has an impact beyond theft,” Oneonta …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… financing by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for political office in New York, especially for statewide office. The current … for the good of all New Yorkers. Public financing is a sound investment in a more open and transparent government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… as well." Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund said, "I am … Government Pension Fund Global announce their support for the proposal. May 25: ExxonMobil annual shareholders meeting in Dallas, Texas. Support for Proxy Access DiNapoli and the Common Retirement Fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeJackson Child Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on JCDC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019. About the Program JCDC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization approved by SED to provide preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/jackson-child-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-8
… who is authorized to receive and accept the same for such purpose, subject to the draft or requisition of the … other general or special law", municipalities are eligible for "repayment" of specified percentages of the total project … obligations issued by the New York State Thruway Authority for the purpose of financing the capital costs of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8