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Opinion 91-53
… services in connection with the assessment and taxation of property as the town board shall direct. It is our opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… Agriculture contributed $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 … modestly. With an average farmer’s age of 55 years old – reflecting the national average – fewer younger adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. … and Governance Committee Charter now states that "on an ongoing basis, the Committee will consider Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… "The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are … State of New York. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for selfdealing and we are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeArchived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… - State Insurance Fund – A.8086 (Rodriguez / S.5789 (Ramos) – Relates to the pre-audit of expenditures from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… System (PFRS). With more than one million members, retirees and beneficiaries, and nearly 3,000 employers, … Fund to support the benefits earned by current and future retirees. It is the responsibility of the Comptroller to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellLivonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… that were not in compliance with the District’s code of ethics. Key Findings A Board of Education (Board) member, … company entered into six contracts with the District while he was a Board member which resulted in payments totaling … understand the steps necessary to disclose a conflict and what constituted a prohibited conflict of interest. Had such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89DiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… new boardwalk, downtown revitalization, ferry ride to the city and record number of summer visitors are giant steps in … people who came to rebuild after Sandy are staying for the long haul. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his leadership … Rockaway were underrepresented and lacked a voice at City Hall, but today – our future is brighter than ever before. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in … Affected Employees Employees who first join PFRS on or after January 9, 2010 Effective Date(s) January 9, 2010 … only applies to new members of PFRS who first join on or after January 9, 2010. Some of the significant changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… premiums for all MCOs, including those MCOs that did not pay such taxes. We also determined one MCO improperly claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Approved Tax Refunds $652.5 million for 1.4 million property tax credits. $200 million for 67,000 personal income … $6.7 million to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $1.4 million to HNTB New York Engineering … and Architecture PC for engineering services for the New NY Bridge Project. Department of Transportation $15.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… their retirement benefits, if: They are not represented by a union and Their salary at the time they are hired is at … result of a 2012 amendment to Section 390 of the New York State Education Law. It is administered by the State University of New York (SUNY). For further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionOpinion 2005-7
… or damage that may result from any failure of officers, employees and agents of the bank or trust company to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… Three other defendants, David Cohen, William Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. The OAG’s … The thefts began in 1992, when Cohen devised the scam with Joseph Ross, of Century Coverage Corporation. The company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … submit a claim for abandoned property of $250 or less that can be validated. The legislation (A.10219/S.9410) was … lost money even faster while still ensuring the funds get back into the hands of their rightful owners. “I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyXVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Fund financial statements and summarized financial data for periods shorter than the State's fiscal year. Generally, … of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances, for the governmental funds only, on an interim basis. In addition, a report that reconciles revenues and expenditures from cash to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York’s nonprofit organizations helped stabilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … in annual savings have begun in earnest, with more than $200 million in savings already found. The MTA must finalize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget
… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new state budget as the state is … into the pandemic, the number of cases remains high in New York but the accelerated pace of vaccinations and job growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budget