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Availability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… and ranks second in the country for the share of population with access to basic broadband speeds. However, … Deployment Report, January 19, 2021 The FCC considers an area “served” by broadband if an internet service provider … 3.8% 47.2% Southern Tier 628,855 19,569 3.1% 47.9% Western NY 1,377,094 30,041 2.2% 20.2% Long Island 2,833,525 61,231 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… amount will increase to $23,500 for calendar year 2025. An additional deferment is available to employees age … for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure … To start or change Flat Amount (for employees of the NYS Education Department, School for the Blind, and School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… interest rates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA has used an … occurred as the Great Recession took a heavy toll on family finances. The MTA plans to raise fares and tolls by … will be three times the 2005 level; Dedicated state taxes and fees that support the MTA are expected to account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1947
… which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for a salary increase of … 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 … Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits Per Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1947-april-2019-april-2020-and-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pefXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… have the ability to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) during the FYE … OSC will be denied as part of fiscal year end processing. In order to ensure vouchers and expense reports are approved … vouchers and vouchers charging Federal funds, must be on or before the published deadline. Vouchers that charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… after the Great Recession. The program limits the increases or decreases in contribution rates from year to … the program does lead to higher costs over the long-term for employers who elect to participate since interest is … a form. Visit our Participation in the Program page for more information and instructions for withdrawing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City … were for Tuition and Fees, School Depository, Tax Levy funds, and the CUNY SPS Foundation. Key Findings We found a … whether there was fraud waste or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus … benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, 2022. Please note, this disruption will occur … record or updating the suppress DD Advice Print (Opt In/Out) option for printed direct deposit advices. This … should be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … State Agencies Bulletin No 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineOperational Advisory No. 8
… an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies … Once the funds have been escheated to the Office of Unclaimed Funds no future Agency action will be allowed. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… a decrease of 2.5 percent from 2019. Receipts from the sale of all agricultural commodities in New York State were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureOpinion 96 - 14
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … approximately $2,000 per year. You also state that it is unclear whether the hardware store is operated as a sole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 94-19
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … §2; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§21.00(d), 57.00(e), 104.00: There is no requirement for the establishment of a sinking fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Over the last year, the fiscal position of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has deteriorated, as the trajectory of ridership has ebbed closer to the low end of the agency’s forecasted range.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2023.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… proven, sales tax can be an unpredictable revenue source for our local governments. I urge municipal officials to be cautious if planning for future growth." DiNapoli's report revealed local sales … year-over-year increase since 2013. This increase accounts for nearly half (45 percent) of the nearly $484 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… the long term,” DiNapoli said. “We look forward to working with FirstEnergy as it implements its plan and will continue to engage with our portfolio companies to reach similar agreements. … take to reduce its greenhouse gas emission in connection with President Obama’s goal of an 80 percent reduction in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … hypodermic needles were missing at Martin Luther King, Jr Educational Campus in Manhattan. Officials at the health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively … plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current … fiscal year. “School districts are feeling the impact of a historically low tax levy limit,” said DiNapoli. “Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund is reviewing 27 thermal coal mining companies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-review