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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to … $3.5 billion in June. Approved payments jumped again for two weeks in September related to the Lost Wages Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… New York, we continue to suffer unimaginable losses. Too many families have lost loved ones, huge numbers of New … debt service payments for budget gap relief in subsequent years. After that, budget gaps are projected to grow from … DiNapoli’s office says the Executive Budget is unclear on how the state would use billions of dollars in unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… proposals seeking increased board diversity and disclosure of workforce diversity, and will expand its votes against … for shareholders. In 2020, the Fund updated its Proxy Voting Guidelines to formalize the Fund’s opposition to … Companies, Inc. (co-filing with the Comptroller of the City of New York) to voluntarily disclose their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionOpinion 88-41
… programs) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use by private organization under contract) TOWN LAW, §§64(6), 130(5), 138: Fire prevention programs are a proper town function. The town board may acquire property … support a fire prevention program administered by the town building inspector's office or by an office of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … are not exempt from court filing fees unless some statute expressly so provides (See 1983 Opns St Comp 83-20, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Environmental Conservation – Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up) (2023-F-18) To encourage the … of privately owned woodlands to sustainably produce forest crops and increase the likelihood of both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Construction (inclusion of park facilities as district expenses) PARK DISTRICTS -- Use … for the purpose of increasing the possibility of obtaining state and federal aid for a sewer district project may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… (BDD) and presented $35 million in New York state deposits to Ponce Bank’s Westchester Avenue Branch. The BDD program, administered by the … where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. Bronx Community District 9 (CD 9) is now a designated BDD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report, “Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities,” that summarizes his recent series of audits of affordable housing programs and highlights … more to learn if their landlord is gouging them on rent or get needed services restored. ORA needs to do a better job in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsOvertime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… rates for SFY 2024-25 are available. Employers who have been using enhanced reporting since April 2022: Action … are owed a refund of contributions. We will work with you to refund contribution overpayments in the next few … they should for the upcoming fiscal year. What You Need to Do View Notification to Access Summary Page View the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesBrownfield Cleanup Program
… 2025. About the Program Brownfields are properties where a hazardous substance is present at levels exceeding DEC … into a Brownfield Cleanup Agreement (Agreement) outlining site investigation and cleanup objectives. Site cleanup under remedial programs can take several years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programPension Payment Options
… to you, so you can make an informed decision about your pension and whether to continue payments to a beneficiary upon your death. When you apply for retirement , you’ll choose from several … following your date of retirement to change it. If you do not select an option by the applicable deadline, we are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , Clyde Fire Company , Village of Cohocton , Concord Industrial Development Agency , East Brentwood Fire … safeguarded and accounted for in the treasurer’s office. Concord Industrial Development Agency (CIDA) – Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2000-7
… having a population of 200,000 or less) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, 802(1)(b),(j), (2)(a): A member of the board of … a population of more than 200,000. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq.) contains provisions relative … prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payment under the contract; (b) audit bills or claims under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Opinion 89-65
… INTEREST -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm) TOWN ATTORNEY -- Conflict of Interest (contract by town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-250
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2017 Uniform and Uniform Blazer Allowance … Officers Association (BU SR), 2011-2021 New York State Supreme Court Officers Association (BU SY); Chapter 276 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-250-december-2017-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… of supportive housing providers for New Yorkers with mental illness, which found that a lack of monitoring by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-351
… for both the JLO and JLP payments from 2023 through 2025 will only receive the JLP payment. Effective Dates: The … Military Leave) on 04/01/2025 becomes eligible if they return to the payroll between 04/01/2025 and 03/31/2026. … stub or direct deposit advice. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-351-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-347
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s … Officers Association (BU SR), 2021-2026 New York State Supreme Court Officers Association (BU SY), 2021-2026 New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-347-december-2024-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andPlanning
… your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. … pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living when you stop working. The difference between retirement … exactly what you’re buying before you purchase anything. Check their credentials: What is their educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planning