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DiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… are in a challenging financial position and have no room for error,” said DiNapoli. “The municipalities in danger of … the limit. Even when real property values are stable, increases in levy, without property value increases of a similar magnitude, can cause a locality to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… New York ranked third highest among states in the nation for both the percentage of renters, 26.6 percent or 900,000 … according to U.S. Census data. The report looked at trends for housing costs from 2008 to 2017. It found: Median household income for the state’s renters rose 2.5 percent, while rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… term return expectations and provide retirement security for our members, retirees and their beneficiaries,” DiNapoli … Returns for the Fund’s Asset Classes (as of March 31, 2019) Percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… found Amsterdam officials lacked basic accounting records for the city’s cash, assets, outstanding debt and available … increase in short-term debt issuance, particularly to pay for costs that are normally paid through routine budget … on city officials to: Ensure the city’s accounting records for the operating funds and capital projects funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… burden." DiNapoli estimates that projected out-year gaps for the fiscal years ending in 2016 through 2018 average $2.5 … well-funded state pension system as one of the reasons for the upgrade. DiNapoli’s report also notes: The Financial … of General Fund disbursements that year. The Capital Plan increases the total amount of projected capital spending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingOpinion 91-56
… (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC … subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) The … to the Authority. The term "liabilities" is not defined for purposes of section 2828. "Liability", however, is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public … public climate change policies, including how lower demand for its products and carbon restrictions would impact its oil … do about it.” Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: “We are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… from subway stations saved work and possibly some money for the MTA," DiNapoli said. "It's not clear that it met … about this experiment is that it's inconclusive, except for the fact that riders have a harder time finding a trash … meant no overflowing trash or full trash bags lying around for customers to see or smell or attract rats. DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… school are often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said … Education Department is doing well cautioning parents and school districts about the perils of chronic absenteeism. … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in … state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Report 2020-S-4) . About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of several of New York State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including the Housing Trust … through the construction, development, revitalization, and preservation of low-income housing. Within HTFC, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State. The audit covered the period … services later. Young children missing these opportunities for early intervention services are potentially at greater … Health Law include specific requirements and time frames for the provision of Program services. One requirement is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1995.3
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at a DOH facility. Affected Employees … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19953-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. … Broome County District Attorney Korchak, she will answer for her crimes.” LaBarr’s father-in-law, Jack Burnett, … nearly $32000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased fatherinlaw State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New … did not maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020. Thirty of the 81 employees’ records we tested showed training was … Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingXI.18.H The Infrastructure Investment Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Infrastructure Investment Act 1 (“the Act”) allows for a design-build contract, an alternative delivery method, for capital projects 2 located in New York State related to … Development Authority and the Battery Park City Authority for capital projects. New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-actOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… oftentimes referred to as a “revenue contract”, is found in State Finance Law §112(3) which reads: “A contract or … shall first be approved by the comptroller and filed in his office.” This requirement extends to repayment … intrinsic value. Intrinsic value measures an asset based on qualities in addition to its useful purpose, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… populated in the expense report, and the required format for the fields. Please note that SFS will not allow an … in any mandatory field is in an incorrect format. For additional instruction on this topic, visit job aid … Mandatory Fields – Travel-Related Expense Reports For all travel-related expense reports (i.e., expense reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fields