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DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … to participate in the RESTORE program and receive state funds to carry out emergency home repairs. Auditors found … in at least three LPAs being inappropriately awarded funds, while other LPAs were denied funding. Overall, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… previously raised. Still, more can be done to prepare for unforeseen risks and to manage challenges as increased … plan. The restart of the PEG, fueled by reducing vacancies for aggressive hiring targets, is projected to create $866 … year. The updated financial plan balances the budget for FY 2023 as the city moves closer to economic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusV.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… by business unit. Where transactions entered by users do not balance by Fund, system-generated entries will be … five numeric characters in length. ChartField attributes have been assigned to Funds to establish which Funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… a tax break, they must submit an annual commitment form recommitting their land for the next succeeding 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an … services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2020. Affected Employees Employees with … Dates Effectively immediately. OSC Actions OSC will report the value of personal use of an employer-provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New … with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held … totaling $54,047.43, were deposited into the bank account she had shared with White. White, 57, withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable … on high-income earners, combined with volatility of capital gains and the possibility of taxpayer migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesOpinion 91-24
… and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk … or village or with one or more corporations or individuals for the joint disposal of sewage, and the expense of such … of a county sewer district, is authorized to contract "... for the collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… (see, e.g., People ex rel. Conine v Steuben County , 183 NY 114, applying the prohibition to a county treasurer). … to fees or commissions (see, e.g., Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; McCarthy v McGoldrick , 266 NY 199; and Emmitt v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York … phony medical claims for reimbursement. She was arrested in September 2023 following a joint investigation by … dedicated service led to accountability for the defendant in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… than expected tax revenue, supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to … a number of other budgetary risks my office has raised in the past remain in the financial plan and the city continues to charge water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … serves a critical role in financing improvements to New York’s water infrastructure,” DiNapoli said. “New York … should investigate why some spending has lagged and assess how to encourage more communities to apply for project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … the hazards of fire, explosion and dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have … conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this disastrous bill without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 … competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… million higher than DOB’s financial plan projections. All Funds spending through September totaled $112.4 billion, … same period, primarily due to higher education costs. All Funds spending through September was $1.1 billion lower than … than anticipated spending from state capital projects funds. State Operating Funds spending totaled $60.5 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must … cooling and heating. PSC also did not fully account for other potential risks, and did not consider certain … a detailed analysis of cost estimates and periodically report results to the public, and assess the extent to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that … admitted that from 1992 to 2013, they conspired with Joseph Ross to steal from Met Council through an elaborate … items and contracts. The conspiracy began in 1992, when Joseph Ross (a principal of Century Coverage Corporation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2271
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions … is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. Effective Dates: Effective … is not considered salary for the purposes of computing retirement benefits. Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2271-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided