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Opinion 92-46
… The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center need … or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more than $10,000, and all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of …
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
… today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before … Allen, 31, and Fredia, 28, both of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of theft of …
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
… with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS … services. LAWS OF 1928, CHAPTER 477, AS AMENDED; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park … alia , "its property, affairs or government" (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]). In this instance, the park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … million riders and cost more than an estimated $60 million in lost productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 … on or ahead of schedule may help prevent disruptions in critical programs and services.” Financial Plan Overview The DOB Financial Plan projects disbursements in SFY 2022-23 of $222.2 billion from All Funds, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… from qualified award programs exceeds the $1,600 limit by $100. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 10/27/2015 … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… funding for education and social services remain uncertain in the future, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … and property taxes. Tax projections rose by $1.3 billion in FY 2024 and grew to $2.2 billion by FY 2027, despite a decrease of about $500 million annually in real estate transaction taxes. Non-tax revenue adjustments …
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
… . With this improved financial picture, the burden is now on the MTA to improve the region’s transit system and win … in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, … getting revenue from congestion pricing in 2021, which is now slated to start in mid-2024. Any additional delay could …
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 the agency, who attests that the valuation is, to the best of their knowledge, true and compliant with IRS …
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
… severe cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is … finding and keeping an adequate and affordable place to live has become more and more difficult,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… of the agency, who attests that the valuation is, to the best of their knowledge, true and compliant with IRS …
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
… to save a net of $859 million in FY 2023. The city now anticipates setting aside a surplus of $705 million this … savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG …
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
… were: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, Lowville Academy and … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
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
… company growth," DiNapoli said. "The Fund commends GoPro for its willingness to formalize its commitment to diversity …
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
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to … relatively small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As of …
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
… or of a division, board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and … of the department, or by such authority or authorities in the department as shall be designated by the head of the … if they have questions concerning the adequacy of controls in place. Process and Document Preparation: If the department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… payments for Accounts Payable and Land Claims processed in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is readily available … documentation from agencies to support payments processed in the SFS. OSC may contact agency employees to either … be sent to OSC or to facilitate OSC’s on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… events. New York stands with the Ukrainan people. We hope for a peaceful resolution.” The Fund estimates it has $110.8 … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller … robust as other large U.S. cities, and with recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… whether New York City received all the revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of … Yorkers, and ensuring adequate compensation to the City. In December 2014, the City, through DoITT, entered into a … the City and were projected to generate over $500 million in revenue over the program’s first 12 years. The Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring