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DiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… found Amsterdam officials lacked basic accounting records for the city’s cash, assets, outstanding debt and available … increase in short-term debt issuance, particularly to pay for costs that are normally paid through routine budget … on city officials to: Ensure the city’s accounting records for the operating funds and capital projects funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… are in a challenging financial position and have no room for error,” said DiNapoli. “The municipalities in danger of … the limit. Even when real property values are stable, increases in levy, without property value increases of a similar magnitude, can cause a locality to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… New York ranked third highest among states in the nation for both the percentage of renters, 26.6 percent or 900,000 … according to U.S. Census data. The report looked at trends for housing costs from 2008 to 2017. It found: Median household income for the state’s renters rose 2.5 percent, while rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… term return expectations and provide retirement security for our members, retirees and their beneficiaries,” DiNapoli … Returns for the Fund’s Asset Classes (as of March 31, 2019) Percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… burden." DiNapoli estimates that projected out-year gaps for the fiscal years ending in 2016 through 2018 average $2.5 … well-funded state pension system as one of the reasons for the upgrade. DiNapoli’s report also notes: The Financial … of General Fund disbursements that year. The Capital Plan increases the total amount of projected capital spending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… from subway stations saved work and possibly some money for the MTA," DiNapoli said. "It's not clear that it met … about this experiment is that it's inconclusive, except for the fact that riders have a harder time finding a trash … meant no overflowing trash or full trash bags lying around for customers to see or smell or attract rats. DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… school are often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said … Education Department is doing well cautioning parents and school districts about the perils of chronic absenteeism. … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public … public climate change policies, including how lower demand for its products and carbon restrictions would impact its oil … do about it.” Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: “We are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in … income tax and consumption tax receipts exceeded the latest projections at the end of the fiscal year, they were … All Funds spending was $850.3 million higher than the latest projections, primarily in local assistance grants. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportOpinion 91-56
… (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC … subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) The … to the Authority. The term "liabilities" is not defined for purposes of section 2828. "Liability", however, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… division will be headed by Deputy Comptroller and Counsel for Investigations Nelson Sheingold. Sheingold previously served as the Comptroller’s legal counsel for investigations. Prior to joining the Comptroller’s office … of Binghamton’s parks and recreation director. Sheingold’s salary is $150,000. Anyone with additional information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995.1
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … Services Unit (BU04), or Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at one of … DOH, CSEA, PEF, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), and Council 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19951-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… populated in the expense report, and the required format for the fields. Please note that SFS will not allow an … in any mandatory field is in an incorrect format. For additional instruction on this topic, visit job aid … Mandatory Fields – Travel-Related Expense Reports For all travel-related expense reports (i.e., expense reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… was arrested in June and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. Holley Carnright with third degree grand larceny, … tried to cover up her crime. By partnering with District Attorney Carnright, we will make sure the town recoups this stolen money,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the New York State Police for working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020. Thirty of the 81 employees’ records we tested showed training was … Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… motives were simple: greed. We must have zero tolerance for public corruption. Thanks to our partnership with Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… respond with more economic stimulus, including real relief for state and local governments.” DiNapoli noted that spending from State Operating Funds, which pays for the state’s day-to-day operations as well as certain … While DOB did not change its projections of tax receipts for the full 2020-21 fiscal year in the Mid-Year Update, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), which is responsible for community development through the construction, … HTFC, the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) is responsible for administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer … of the RESTORE program requirements, are responsible for administering the program locally. LPAs’ applications are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairs