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DiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year

… York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” … The city’s revised ten-year capital strategy totals $83.8 billion through 2025, which is $30 billion (56 percent) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-year

DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs

… treatment programs have been poorly served by the failure of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports … abuse over the past 18 months has created an overwhelming need for addiction treatment and recovery services. The … possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” In a letter to the federal Department of Health and Human Services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programs

DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping

… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police. “No one is above … his community,” said DiNapoli. “I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dipping

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New … Common Retirement Fund (Fund) had a -2.68 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended on … retirement and death benefits of $13.25 billion paid out during the fiscal year. Employer contribution rates are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billion

NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the … and uncertainty will continue. We manage New York state’s pension fund to withstand tough challenges. That’s why the … The Fund remains one of the nation’s strongest public pension funds. Pew Charitable Trusts' latest analysis of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-results

DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy

… Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine … (11.3% or 875,000 families) unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economy

DiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors

… and thought on their boards because it is an asset to business,” DiNapoli said. “Fresh ideas can revive stagnant …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directors

DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency

… Starts a paid family leave program, funded by employee payroll deductions, in January 2018. It will be fully …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-and

State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources

… of $8.9 billion, equal to approximately 5.8 percent of All Funds receipts, the highest proportion since 2000. “New York … increase in capital spending and additional federal funds for health care spending associated with the Affordable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resources

DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud

… and this proved to be costly to the state, businesses, and New Yorkers. The department needs to recoup fraudulent … The system lacked the resources necessary to adjust to new laws or handle workload surges –– a dire forecast with … being particularly disadvantaged in proving their identity online. DOL acknowledged that certain groups may encounter …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraud

DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters

… killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit … management is not one of its responsibilities. However, under the City Charter and NYCEM’s own protocols it is the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disasters

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2060

… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … must reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a … responsible for the inaccuracy of an employee’s job record in the NYS Payroll System Effective Dates Immediately OSC …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

Complaint Processing

… if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis … and other agencies and for truncated complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processing

Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities

… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has … New York Employment Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities

Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments

… of CPSS improved the payment experiences for the public and promoted time and cost savings for City agencies. … York fairly, efficiently, and transparently, and instill public confidence and encourage compliance. The mission of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-payments

DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes

… in contracts did not have written HPD approval and/or had no evidence of competitive analysis or bidding. Despite many …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexes

DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College

… 529 College Savings Program's Direct Plan has eliminated the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college savings accounts available to everyone, … to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-college

Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds

… before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 … Officer Contract, in which the Village of Avon agreed to provide an off-duty member of the Avon Police Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-funds