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DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… New Yorkers have lost their jobs and we are still dealing with the consequences of when our economy came to a … then be withheld across-the-board by the budget director, with exceptions including school aid and public assistance. … aid if less than this amount is received. When combined with an additional $53 billion in other new emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… was also asked to consider innovative technologies and strategies for energy generation, including modeling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Town of Parish – Financial Condition and Supervisor’s Records (Oswego County) The board needs to improve its … and highway town-wide funds ended 2017 with a deficit fund balance of about $166,000. The board did not fully understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… Eric Schneiderman today announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) contract employee George Dunkel for padding … in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of children,” DiNapoli said. “This was a coldhearted act to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City … children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … prevention training. DiNapoli will also be auditing how several school districts across the state have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyOperational Advisory No. 29
… Subject : GFO Updates - Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller … returned and/or need to be reissued from the Comptroller’s Refund Account. The reason for these changes is to increase … submit a new updated voucher in SFS if necessary: Payee is deceased Payee not entitled to the payment Payee name, amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… medical care at state and local facilities. Over the three year period examined, the number of complaints received increased 16 percent to 2,316 in 2016, and grievances increased 69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… revenue and expenditure data for the most recent fiscal year through the Public Authorities Reporting Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according … there were no supporting documents to indicate how projects met strategic goals and objectives. Also, a … assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital improvements according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… public health, jobs, the economy and state finances. As a result, the enacted state budget leaves greater uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in … Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Report 2021-S-15 ). About the Program OMH’s mission is to promote the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2214
… for reporting Line Number changes and to explain how chart field strings will be charged for the fiscal year … for reporting Line Number changes and to explain how chart field strings will be charged for the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2214-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2024-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2342
… chart field strings will be charged for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Affected Employees: Employees with Line Number changes … chart field strings will be charged for the fiscal year 20252026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2342-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2025-2026Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district accumulated excessive unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. The audit recommended that the board … reducing district property taxes or paying off debt. In a follow up audit, the board used excess fund balance to … revenue the school receives. The initial agreement began in 2003 and was subsequently updated by a revised agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… DiNapoli’s auditors looked at safety planning efforts at 16 school districts and two charter schools from 2017 to … the audit findings as they prepare for the upcoming school year. By law, building-level emergency response plans are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… personnel and certain investigative and enforcement strategies more effectively to enhance Do Not Call … and Evaluate the potential for using FTC resources and strategies and consumer-friendly alternatives to notarized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments, and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… enforce local law, but there is more that city agencies can do to control noise disruptions. We hope our reports on … has adverse effects on our mental and physical health. I hope that city officials will use this information to … (DEP), which face staffing and resource challenges that can hamper their ability to quickly respond to complaints. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… to recruit and retain qualified employees. Employers can reduce the risk of employee turnover, which can help cut training costs and improve productivity. Defined … account, so market downturns, especially near retirement, can affect the value of the benefit. During retirement, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through payroll deductions. You may borrow only once in any 90-day … least 2 percent of your earnings. Loans are repaid through payroll deductions. You may borrow only once in any 12-month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributions