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Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Print PDF Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by municipalities within New York State? … Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments Frequently Asked Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … 2 percent for the final year of the contract. The increase in the fee percentage over the next two years will place an … to budget some account codes and using unrealistic amounts in others. In addition, the School does not modify its budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System … and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). The adjusted rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state continues … and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, … the problems have gotten worse. DHBTF spending for capital projects declined between state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… management plan that includes, among other things, a map identifying boundary lines and acreage of eligible and … Forest Tax Programs Online Tool Interactive Statewide Map of Tax Breaks Track state and local government spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for … in unemployment New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller … Previous reports focused on poverty and food insecurity. “For too many New Yorkers, finding and keeping an adequate and … 2.9 million households paying 30% or more of their income for housing. This constituted 38.9% of households, the 3 rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… An audit of Social Adult Day Care (SADC) programs found questionable Medicaid … on the investigation. “Many vulnerable New Yorkers rely on social adult day care services to help them stay in their own … An audit of Social Adult Day Care SADC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… in New York City remained higher than pre-pandemic levels for several demographic groups, particularly for youths and Blacks, according to a report released today … city saw their unemployment rate rise over the past year for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year … "Solid investment returns help keep contribution rates stable and that provides predictability for employers … the PFRS will remain at 23.5 percent of payroll. Employer rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Melwani and his sister, Shaleen … fraud and abuse. I thank D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their continued partnership.” “As technology … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftImproper Payments for Drugs Without Federal Drug Rebate Agreement (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement Report 2022S40
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/06/improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreement-followDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… and death benefits to their survivors. “The state pension fund’s performance in the fiscal year that ended March 31 was … DiNapoli said. “As we move forward with our prudent investment strategy, we remain focused on long-term stable … Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… requirements; as well as for State Agency and the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau of State Accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesOversight of the Community Based Residential Program for Released Individuals
… based on standardized tracking so that program success can be appropriately evaluated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/04/oversight-community-based-residential-program-released-individualsState Agencies Bulletin No. P-957
Preparing For Year End
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-957.pdfStandard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and posting a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (RS2417-A) . Here is a … to the governing board, you may submit a draft to NYSLRS for review to make sure it is completed correctly. You can … must post the adopted Resolution on your public website for at least 30 days or, if a website isn’t available to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61610 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10