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DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line … and the Police and Fire Retirement System's (PFRS) rate unchanged, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Andrew Siwo has joined the New York State Common Retirement … the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance the … by keeping it at the forefront of those addressing it. Andrew will be a great asset in sourcing investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… achievement gaps, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … achievement gaps according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the higher education sector’s importance to New York’s local economies and to the state’s overall economic health. The state’s 290 degree-granting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… Audit Objective Did Midway Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit … – August 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0Village of Rhinebeck – Claims Auditing (2025M-147)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Rhinebeck (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly … Period June 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of … Did the Village of Rhinebeck Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/15/village-rhinebeck-claims-auditing-2025m-147Sayville Fire District – Claims Audit (2026M-18)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Sayville Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners … Period January 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire commissioners (board) should … that tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interests of taxpayers. Auditing claims also helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/07/03/sayville-fire-district-claims-audit-2026m-18DiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… and help families build wealth. This is how we create real, lasting opportunity – by making sure every community … For too long, our neighborhoods have been locked out of real investment while capital sat on the sidelines. These bills change that by cutting red tape and raising the cap so community banks can do what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicPlanning
… should have the best understanding of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, … find this 5 Step Plan for Retirement helpful. But it’s up to you to make it happen. 5 Step Plan for Retirement Step 1: Determine Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, today called on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionOpinion 94-18
… for the members of a village volunteer fire department to form a not-for-profit corporation constituting the … for the members of a village volunteer fire department to form a notforprofit corporation constituting the incorporated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool to help fund retire … New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees when they retire The state Legislature should act now or the cost to taxpayers will only grow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careSubway Wait Assessment
… York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency … (MTA). It serves an average 5.5 million weekday passengers on its 23 subway lines (which includes three shuttle lines). … the original 28 stations built in Manhattan and opened on October 27, 1904, the subway system has grown to 469 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. For fiscal year 2015-16, SUNY had a budget of $13 billion, … resource to provide tools, training, and communication for the campuses on best practices and compliance issues, … as well as local, State, and federal regulations for environmental management and occupational safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… whether data backups were occurring. Understanding the Audit Area Town officials must manage network and local … personnel on cybersecurity best practices and to recognize the signs of a security incident, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of a cyberattack succeeding, such as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… procurement policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods … procurement policies and procedures When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them the best … may not have received geographic priority for schools near both their current and former homes, as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their communities, but without adequate safeguards in … process in place to track amounts billed and collected for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). Auditors found three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversight