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DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency

… insight and context to 144 unique services and 238 service goals established by agencies. “My office developed a … being made with city services.” Key Highlights: Staffing Has Not Rebounded at Many Agencies New York City’s public workforce stood at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparency

Opinion 2000-21

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint fire district when village is within two towns) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21

New York State Accounting System User Procedures Manual

… 11 18000 MAIN OFFICE SOCIAL SERVICES 18200 TONAWANDA INDIAN HOUSE 18500 WELFARE RESEARCH INC. P-R 18999 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-york-state-accounting-system-user-procedures-manual

Opinion 93-2

… that former subdivision four was to be superseded by the new provisions (see McKinney's Sessions Laws of 1977, p 578). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2

Cost-of-Living Adjustment

… rate of inflation, measured at the end of the State fiscal year (March 31). Once you are eligible, your COLA will be at … since this option pays the highest benefit. This Year’s COLA Increase The September 2024 COLA is 1.8 percent, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustment

Opinion 92-1

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … on securities deposited in lieu of); (mandatory nature of withdrawal provisions); (procedure for withdrawal upon … does not have discretion to refuse to permit the withdrawal of retained percentages when proper securities of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1

DiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise

… neighborhoods between 2000 and 2012, rising by 20 percent (five-times faster than the citywide rate), to … rate (18 percent). The unemployment rate fell from 14.2 percent in 2010 to 9 percent in 2016, but it was still … neighborhood, ranging from 2.9 percent in Belle Harbor to 17.9 percent in Edgemere. The Rockaways had the 13th-lowest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-rise

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother

… Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … in the first degree. She was arraigned in Irondequoit Town Court before Judge Jennifer Whitman-Devoe. She is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmother

Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity

… response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Fund. As a result of the agreement, the Fund has withdrawn the proposal. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversity

DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program

… parasites that destroy bee colonies. Agriculture is a key part of New York’s economy and we should do everything we can … population in New York has declined drastically, in large part due to invasive pests and diseases, exposure to … and Markets) New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies (Aug. 2022) A Profile of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-program

DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020

… of 2020, an 82 percent increase over the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … in the first half of 2020 over the same period last year. While continued profit growth in the second half … to be seen, 2020 profits are on pace to surpass last year, barring any further unforeseen events. In 2019, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020

Details About the Audit Process

… the reasons why. Back to Top Follow-Up Engagements About a year following the issuance of a final report, we may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-process

Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act

… was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in … the Violent and Disruptive Incident Report (VADIR) and a process for collecting annual data from school districts … of the option to transfer to a safe public school, if one is available. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme

… from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. “The conspirators in … legislative member items and contracts. Friedman, 80 years old, pleaded guilty on May 6, 2014, before the Honorable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officer

Opinion 88-68

… Municipal Law, §809. Section 809 provides, in pertinent part, that every application, petition or request submitted … a plat or official map, license or permit must state the name, residence and the nature and extent of the interest of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68

DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father

… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly guard … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-father

Tax Cap Compliance

Find information on Tax Cap Compliance below

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-compliance

Opinion 88-9

… hearing on the increase or improvement of facilities after the written approval of the separate board of … in the manner provided by article 12 of the Town Law, after such purpose shall have been approved in writing by a … of the commissioners. If the town board determines, after public hearing, to authorize the purpose, it may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9