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Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund as of December 31, 2010. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which … in assets saved by individuals and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… The New York Daily News today published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Citizen Action of New York’s Democracy Coalition Coordinator Karen Wharton and … The New York Daily News today published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Citizen Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… proficiency levels in English (reading and writing) and Math. Being college ready helps students be better prepared … a significant drop in proficiency in both English and Math between elementary school and middle school. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followYork Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the York Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … Determine whether the York Central School District District used its resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35DiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… up the process was enacted in 2015, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in total donations. In 2014, DiNapoli's office released a report looking at the history of the check-off programs and … the Department of Health has publicly posted an annual report on its website and only for one of the multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsCincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… supported with documentation and safeguarded is essential for bills to be paid on time and making funds available for equipment, … and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, mismanagement, fraud, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… submit monthly reports to the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Village officials do not have written procedures for reconciling the water produced by the village’s water system, as measured by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsDiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… latest round of scoring designated eight school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 24 in “moderate fiscal … that were classified in “significant stress” were: Hempstead Union Free School District (Nassau County); Sachem … with the State Education Department as of Dec. 31, 2015. Today’s announcement does not include scores for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… properly collect, record and deposit culvert pipe application fees (application fees) and culvert pipe installation fees … structures. In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the Highway Department (Department) to request … properly collect record and deposit culvert pipe application fees application fees and culvert pipe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois as the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… Strong revenue growth may allow New York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion … into reserves and protect itself against uncertainty. “New York City’s revenues continues to outpace expectations, … continue to create economic opportunities.” The release of New York City’s $99.7 billion FY 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsNext Generation 911 Services
… and whether the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 … In New York State, several agencies, including DHSES, ITS, and the New York City Office of Technology and … advising on 911. DHSES administers these duties through its Board and its Office of Interoperable & Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Plans are revised when warranted and that they include strategies to manage and mitigate prolonged disruptions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-147
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the SOS increase. Affected Employees Eligible employees in … State Court Officer-Sergeant who are currently receiving SOS earnings will have their SOS earnings increased to $2,645.00 or a prorated amount … To explain OSCs automatic processing of the SOS increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-147-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-158
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the SOS increase. Affected Employees Eligible employees in … State Court Officer-Sergeant who are currently receiving SOS earnings will have their SOS earnings increased to $2,751.00 or a prorated amount … To explain OSCs automatic processing of the SOS increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-158-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… DiNapoli. “Statutory payment requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee increases have each contributed … auditors found the total amount wagered on horse racing, also known as the handle, for these OTBs was $3.7 … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardy