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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future … can help reduce the financial impact of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable … for a specific intended purpose can smooth out spikes in both expenditures and revenues. Saving for future capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Care Corporation (WCHCC) established annual minority- and women-owned business enterprise goals, is making an effort to reach these goals, and is accurately reporting these results to the Department … health services to the residents of the Hudson Valley and the surrounding area. Article 15-A of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand … a more dynamic or deeper array of venues and museums for arts and entertainment than New York,” DiNapoli said. … 70 percent of the establishments and the highest average salary among the boroughs at $81,920. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… students, staff, families and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffOpinion 90-11
… -- Compensation (overtime pay and compensatory time off) -- Overtime (compensatory time off - effect of Fair … provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are applicable to particular municipal employees, they are … not inconsistent with the FLSA. As to New York State law, we note initially that collective bargaining between public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… risks and potential changes at the federal level, calls for careful budgeting on the part of local officials to … of 2.8% in 2024 outpaced the rest of the state (0.6%) for the third consecutive year. Growth in the city’s … the number of tourists, which nearly matched 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. Aggregate county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination … implementation of Dignity, and look forward to improving how we implement this important measure in ending bullying in … DiNapoli's audit will assist school districts as they work to uphold the Dignity Act and the security it promises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentOpinion 2002-5
… a period of probable usefulness of twenty years for a new recreational area of not less than 50 acres or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… to continue to drive prices higher in the short-term. My office will continue to analyze how inflation is affecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… in upstate New York, serving eight different counties. For calendar year 2014, RSS claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds for Program clients. Key Findings OMH has not provided … meaningful performance measures and has not set targets for the performance measures it has established. RSS claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing … care for individuals who need help with daily activities. All facilities must be licensed, and DOH is required to … investigations and communicate findings promptly. It also calls on DOH to improve the accuracy of its data by regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a cooperative … of New York. “New Yorkers have every right to expect their public officials to act with honesty and integrity,” said … Investigations to hold accountable those who violate the public’s trust.” “This sentencing makes it clear that if a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOversight of Child Protective Services
… Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) via phone calls, fax, and electronic submission (hereafter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and Fire Retirement System. If a member has a membership in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrs2022 Year in Review
… Celebrating the Office of the State Comptrollers Achievements in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2022-year-reviewParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Joining the Program Employers are eligible to participate in the CSP during a fiscal year in which their graded rate … you must complete and submit a Participation Request form . Forms can be submitted by: Email as an attachment to [email protected] ; or Mail to: NYSLRS Employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… by the budget director, with exceptions including school aid and public assistance. Support from Washington is critical if … in annual Medicaid payments and $110 million in non-public school aid payments to the following state fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerOpinion 97-7
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7