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DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingOpinion 2000-23
… officers in the bargaining unit receive a 4% increase plus an additional amount, the police chief is entitled only … 990, 494 NYS2d 299; McKinney's Statutes §94; 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-11, p 24). In this instance, section 207-m, … increase received by other subordinate officers (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-29, p 26), which in turn would cause the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… disbursements, receipts and debt should be made available when the Division of the Budget (DOB) issues its updated … authorized to flow through public authorities. Authorities play a key role in the use of lump-sum appropriations for … to recoup debt-related savings. In addition, the budget does not include $240 million in proposed funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly pocketing both public campaign funds and charitable grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family … funds intended to help people were allegedly used instead for shopping trips to high-end stores. Charges such as these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicOversight of Dam Safety
… owners across the State to ensure their compliance with safety requirements. This audit covered the period from … failures grows. Dam failures not only pose risks to public safety, but they can also cause millions of dollars in damage … land, and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … by the Governor during his 2018 State of the State address in January. The panel will advise the Comptroller, as … to mitigate investment risks stemming from climate change and maximize opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… change on the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate … Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the first of its kind for a public pension fund, was formed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and … in 2018 and members were appointed in March 2018. It is comprised of investment, financial, environmental, energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has an opportunity to further improve performance and reduce … brings back riders, it’s important to understand where and how subway service is being disrupted and delayed,” DiNapoli said. “Targeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… and businesses. New projects are underway that will create job opportunities for area residents and increase the number of … some insight to those shaping its future.” “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… doubling its investment. The Fund was the first public pension fund in the U.S. to create an index that excludes or … Fund's regular index holdings, raises the current value of the Fund's sustainable investments to more than $7 … closer to the 100 percent renewable energy economy we need." The index, which is internally managed by the Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… physical injury, for example: At IS 27 in Staten Island, a student pushed another male student over a desk knocking him to the floor with the desk landing on top of him; At PS 83 in Manhattan, a student punched another student in the face and threw him …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… types of events, including thunderstorm-related damaging wind and flash flooding, are also increasing. Since 1998 … (57). New York State has dedicated $1.1 billion of the $4 billion bond act to projects to move structures and … floods occurring in the last four years. Thunderstorm wind events also increased significantly over the period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyFederal Impact: Travel and Tourism to New York – Federal Funding and New York
… U.S., by Visa Type, 2025 (in thousands) Note: Includes air travel from Mexico. December is preliminary Source: … focuses on visitors who travel to the U.S. by either air or by sea, U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides … Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Passenger Car Rental (532111), Translation and Interpretation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-travel-and-tourism-new-yorkDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and processed food is growing, but it could better meet its objectives if … an excellent goal, to provide healthy, locally produced food to New York school children while supporting our local … for school lunch programs that spend at least 30% of their food costs on New York State sources, called the “30% NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Middlefield , Village of Sag Harbor , Town of Sand Lake , Town of Saugerties, Schoharie County , Smithfield … properly accounted for all issued parking tickets. Town of Sand Lake – Justice Court (Rensselaer County) The justices … T of Exeter Twn of Middlefield Vil of Sag Harbor T of Sand Lake T of Saugerties Schoharie Co Smithfield FD T of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the WCL, the Workers’ Compensation Board requires that a business seeking to enter into a State contract submit … 3 ; or Form SI-12 4 – Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance; or Form GSI-105.2 5 Certificate of Participation in Workers’ Compensation Group Self-Insurance; or CE-200 6 – Certificate of Attestation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… State’s agricultural receipts came from crops grown for animal feed in 2020. 1 According to the New York State … information on farming, encompassing both crop and animal production. As shown in Figure 1, employment in animal production grew steadily in the years leading up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the … and registrations through February 2023. About the Program Air pollution damages human health and the environment in a … show harmful effects from acid rain and mercury in the air. Also, greenhouse gases (chiefly carbon dioxide) in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2102
… for Long-Term Seasonal Employees will be processed by OSC through Time Entry. OSC will also populate the payment … and has worked in more than one agency but has been paid by all agencies in the same Employee Record Number since the … system will multiply the number of hours reported as LAO by $.38 to determine the overtime adjustment amount. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2102-april-2020-and-april-2021-pef-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… Major Contrac ts Approved Office of Children and Family Services $76.4 million with Morpho Trust USA Inc. for fingerprint services. Department of Economic Development $4.5 million … Commission for reconstruction at the Port of Albany. $12.5 million with Travelers Marketing LLC for revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016