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DiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… on the city's recovery,” said Danny Pearlstein, director of communications and policy, Riders Alliance . “Just as … subway service for our immigrant community members, many of whom have no other means of transportation. We applaud Comptroller DiNapoli’s efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardState Agencies Bulletin No. 287
… from using a vehicle for personal use. The ALV of a car is determined as follows: Determine the fair market value of the car as of the first day on which it was made available to any … this bulletin for the appropriate fair market value of the car as determined in step (a) above. Fixed Rate Per Mile - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/287-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-2001Opinion 97-16
… of compensation) -- Powers and Duties (audit of claim for compensation submitted by assigned counsel) CLAIMS -- … a criminal defendant pursuant to County Law, §722(3) is fixed by the court and may not be reduced by the county. A … to County Law, §722-b for charges incurred in connection with computer-based research undertaken in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16Opinion 97-19
… who is an officer and stockholder of an insurance agency with which the fire district contracts has an interest in the … conflict of interest in the fire district's contract with the agency. You note that the treasurer receives no … officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with the municipality if he or she receives a direct or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an … Education Department (SED), which oversees safety planning for schools. Alarmingly, two schools did not have … 20 years ago. “New York’s schools must be better prepared for emergencies and violent incidents. My auditors looked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … plan, you will receive a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. How Defined Benefit Plans Work … returns have covered 75 percent of the cost of pensions. With defined benefit plans, retirement assets are pooled, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including … April 15, 2021. About the Program The Department’s mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… account and unauthorized use may not be readily detected. Of the 186 debit card purchases totaling $170,941 that … charges were for a valid school purpose. In addition, none of the 186 purchases had evidence of preapproval by the executive director or the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible students, 13% of the eligible student population, and determined claims … IT incident occurred. Additionally, auditors found that of the district’s 1,909 network user accounts, 1,896 were … manage fund balance and reserves. Officials’ practices of consistently appropriating fund balance and reserves that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … 1, 2011 through March 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is … Town of Henrietta Financial Management and Purchasing 2013M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … 700 residents. The District contracts with the City of Elmira and Big Flats Fire District No. 1 to provide fire … are wholly funded through real property taxes. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160State Agencies Bulletin No. 969
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing the second installment of the Voluntary … In order to receive the second installment of $10,000 for the Voluntary Severance Payment program the employee must … To provide agencies with instructions for processing the second installment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/969-executive-voluntary-severance-program-payments-second-installmentDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… today announced Contracts by the Numbers , a new web page with a dashboard that expands the procurement search tools … identifying who has the biggest and most contracts with New York state. “Transparency is the hallmark of good … government, and my office strives to provide the public with in-depth data to keep track of where their tax dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-320
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create and update process for 403(b) after-tax … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create and update process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-320-updates-processing-suny-403b-roth-after-tax-deductionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released … revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. In 2012, the state implemented a 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… A non-profit, paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, … children, among other troubling findings, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … with the Queens-based Greater Ridgewood Youth Council to run a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… 2015 through October 31, 2017. Background NYCT Department of Subways’ (Subways) Maintenance of Way division has six operating subdivisions; among them, … is divided into sections for maintenance purposes. As of February 22, 2017, the signal system included 44,536 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately … are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State’s forest resources. The audit covers properties … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… in rent-regulated housing and greater transparency to avoid the appearance of favoritism in awarding loans to … still waiting to be assigned. Auditors found a tenant in Brooklyn who complained they were being overcharged for rent … cutbacks. In another case, a resident of a building on East 60th St. in Manhattan complained in January 2010 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… forests and a stable forest economy, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits