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DiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 when adjusted for inflation, according to a report by New York State … at the same time the Executive is proposing more funding for road repair and improvements. Local governments own 85% … state is expected to receive $13.5 billion over five years for highway and bridge programs through the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 was 4.74% for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2021, according to … and their beneficiaries continue to have secure pensions for generations to come.” The Fund's estimated value reflects … third quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 was 474 for the threemonth period ending Dec 31 2021 according to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January 1, … Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant revenue loss for the city while driving up costs to deal with its … if and when deficit financing is truly needed. Washington, for its part, can, and must, help the city weather this … potential revenue shortfalls and should be a prerequisite for considering deficit financing as a revenue source, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The … their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. … Thomas P DiNapoli Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B Quattrone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Opinion 90-57
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from … AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on … Firefighters' Benefit Law [VFBL], §30[12], pertaining to increases in the cost of VFBL coverage attributable to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts and … board member who is employed as a sales representative for a corporation which holds State and county contracts … or stockholder (General Municipal Law, §800[3],[c],[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 91-15
… homes, a portion of the subdivision remained undeveloped for a variety of reasons. The developer has applied to the … pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision, notwithstanding that the developer … cases" that a proposed plat show a park or parks suitable for recreation or, if that is not practical, the planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Opinion 94-3
… in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) … STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (financing expenses for street improvements against abutting owners); (necessity … is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort to ensure these services are available. The … areas of need is the lack of reliable statewide data on critical metrics such as ambulance response times, dropped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli 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 Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… than 138,000 New Yorkers claimed unemployment benefits for the week of Oct. 5, 2024. In 2023, there were almost … earning minimum wage, a living wage, and a six-figure salary – would fare under New York’s programs, and compares … 60% of income replaced in New Jersey. Under current law, increases to maximum benefits are being phased in through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1, 2025, Salary Increases for Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… in the country, has adopted new, long-term targets for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with … called on the company to adopt and report on targets for the long-term reduction of its GHG emissions, taking into … data reported to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and increases investments in companies with lower carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2025 Longevity Payment for Long-Term … The Long-Term Seasonal Longevity Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the … Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the retroactive payment. Recipients of this mailing will be asked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… $ 569.7 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – NYC Department of Education Average Breakfasts and Lunches Served Daily Sources: NYC Mayor's Management Report; OSC analysis … The National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to total … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The stakes are high for New York if the cuts being discussed in Washington … School Aid and Medicaid – are the primary drivers of these increases. The Enacted Budget provides $37.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetTransformation of the MTA
… Transportation Authority (MTA) established a working plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the … Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. … support services.” The roadmap consultant was responsible for 25 deliverables such as developing an inventory of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF, or Fund), one of the largest public pension plans in the United States, valued at $248.5 billion as of March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/u.s.-environmental-protection-agency-regan.pdf