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DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously … During the last three years that she was treasurer for the fire company, from 2016 to 2019, investigators found … amounts that had been paid to the fire company. She paid for groceries and other personal expenses with the money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion pricing, give the Metropolitan Transportation Authority an … New sources of recurring revenue in the states final budget and other aid including expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, … “Our public infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next 20 years,” DiNapoli … grapples with costeffective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2059
… are fringe benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, most Fringe Benefits are taxable … vehicles and chauffeur services to ensure compliance with IRS Rules and Regulations. Agencies should have an … to the best of their knowledge, true and compliant with IRS regulations. Information about the vehicle itself, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2059-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedOpinion 92-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … be exceeded. You ask whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded … Russell T. Ippolito, who is handling the case, stated that between 1997 and July 21, 2016, Stephanie Cowart served … Niagara Falls Housing Authority (NFHA), an organization that has received federal funding. Between October 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… canceled or terminated, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LIRR … late canceled or terminated according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal … and sustainability risks that could disrupt the Financial Plan that should be monitored closely. “Amidst tremendous … not be lost,” DiNapoli said. “While the state Financial Plan expects revenue growth to continue, economic risks are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… of programs. This section addresses Cash and Non-Cash awards associated with all merit award programs including longevity awards, performance awards, recognition awards and achievement awards. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… revenues and planned cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but … DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s latest financial plan . “New York City’s finances were boosted by … track. Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York (2024) Related Reports and Analysis Review of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… annually from an increase in the Payroll Mobility Tax on large New York City employers, the MTA has balanced budgets … rider recovery means $325 million less in annual revenue. NYC Transit has set a target for 70% rider satisfaction by … the system. Capital and Debt It is currently uncertain how large the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital program will be or how it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… of using the Prorated Annual Lease Value method or the Daily Lease Value method. Commuting Rule – Appropriate when … please refer to the IRS Publications listed below: IRS Publication 15 (Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide) IRS Publication 15-B (Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… costs that consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by … of housing insecurity are wide-ranging and while low-income renters are the most cost-burdened, these financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an employerprovided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System PayServ for tax year 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… service delivery amid changing staffing trends, and building up reserves should enable the city to better … revenue of $2.5 billion since June due to unanticipated federal grant funds. The plan also does not yet include more … $1 billion in not yet approved revenue from the federal government for expenses related to the recent influx of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender … As of Feb. 28, the Fund held 104,500 shares of GoPro Inc. worth $982,300. The Fund currently has similar proposals … to increase board diversity pending at Dentsply Sirona Inc. and FleetCor Technologies Inc. and has filed similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above … districts) will have about $308 million less in levy growth compared to what they had in 2015-16 when the allowable growth factor was 1.62 percent. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the comptroller for audit, shall be made by the head of the department, or by such authority or authorities … in the department as shall be designated by the head of the department by a rule or written directive filed … for the agency’s contractors. The department head of an administrative agency is the Commissioner; for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signatures