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DiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… years because of careful budget planning, the oversight of a fiscal control board and increased state aid, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part … The scores are used to classify a local community as being in “significant fiscal stress,” “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it plans to use to help balance the … a reduction in unneeded reserves in the current fiscal year and higher-than-expected revenues, according to a report … of unanticipated tax collections in the current fiscal year could create an opportunity to further increase the size …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… Overtime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record … accruing overtime, reflecting a relatively heavy reliance on overtime. Veterans’ Homes had the highest share of … that overtime can have a substantial impact on long-term pension costs. See the full report at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… the number of jobs and businesses, and the wages being paid in Sunset Park, Brooklyn are all growing at a rapid pace, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotNew York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… again shows that New York state’s finances are headed in the right direction. "The new AA+ rating for the state’s … again shows that New York states finances are headed in the right direction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My auditors … is prohibited for state employees; A non-itemized $2,039 “team dinner” at Manhattan’s Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. "Ms. Robertson allegedly thought she could … system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now … mother's account, failed to notify the State retirement fund of the pensioner's passing, and continued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… sewage and stormwater impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, … critical to the economy. The report is the latest in a series by DiNapoli examining infrastructure in New York. A … //www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/infrastructure-series/combined-sewers.pdf Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and … (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three years of rate reductions, pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… It’s unfortunate that we continue to uncover instances of public officials abusing the trust of their communities, but this is another example of our office working with local officials to hold those that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie … III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11. “At a time when our public school resources are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOpinion 91-61
… Laws of 1991, chapter 166, §383, in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives to incarceration service … under General Municipal Law in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives to incarceration service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… homogeneous boards are vulnerable to ‘groupthink’ which can discourage innovation and put their reputations and … fiduciary of the Connecticut pension funds, that is what I care about.” “We congratulate Monster Beverage Corp. on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Some policies apply to all agencies while others affect only selected agencies. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of the New York State Financial Reporting Entity for the purpose of outlining the scope of what is and what is … other units (hereinafter "agencies"), which are accounted for within the State's fund structure maintained or tied in … which maintain their own accounting systems but which report pursuant to State laws and regulations promulgated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewUnadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
… 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. None of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentSeaford Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-36)
… of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/seaford-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … York State Education Department (SED) regulations. None of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/dover-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Greenport Union Free School District (District) used … components of mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training. District … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new