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DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The campaign, known as the Life Pass It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. In addition to the Life Pass it On Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness … has stagnated in recent years. Specifically: The Life Pass It On Trust Fund received contributions in the $4,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). … set aside funds for retiree health insurance and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or out of pocket. The … investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOpinion 94-20
… HOME RULE LAW§10(1)(ii)(e)(2); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§26.10, 29.00: A village may not impose a special assessment … No. 90-39, p 88). Since the maintenance of a public street is undertaken for the benefit of the public at large (see Lopes v Rostad, 45 NY2d 617, 412 NYS2d 127), it is our opinion that a village may not finance the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… maintenance costs of additional roads put a major strain on the Thruway, and traffic fell by more than 10 percent … costs could be reduced, nor had it prioritized projects on future capital plans to identify non-essential projects … billion to the authority to cover certain costs related to replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge and other costs. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… A steady population, an expanding tax base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable … A steady population an expanding tax base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for … Process and Document Preparation: There are two categories of receivables on the Statement of Net Position and Balance Sheet - "Accounts Receivable" and … Section 40a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … of their jobs with the city. Mr. Capuano was sentenced to five years of probation by The Honorable Judge Andrew … month. Mr. Capuano’s sentencing follows his guilty plea to the charge of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… against any future economic setback.” Higher than expected tax collections account for most of the current year’s surplus. Tax collections are now expected to exceed the city’s … $51 billion, 32 percent higher than before the recession. Tax revenues have been driven by strong job growth, tourism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… would also require public authorities’ decisions to fund projects with state appropriations to be based on clear, … proposals, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/index.htm For access to state and local government spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… sector employment. DiNapoli estimates that nearly 1 in 10 jobs in the city are either directly or indirectly … $29.3 billion during the traditional December-March bonus season. Bonuses fell by 33 percent in 2001 after 9/11 and by … paid during the traditional December through March bonus season to securities industry employees who work in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallArchived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… each category of projects for which financial assistance is provided, and uniform project agreements Notice of Reserve … (DeFrancisco) – The purpose of this proposed legislation is to increase the transparency, accountability, efficiency … for an increase in the dollar amount the Comptroller is permitted to hold in indebtedness of certain agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016Local Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… are the most dependent on this source. State aid is the next largest revenue source for local governments. It is a major source for school districts, accounting for $16.2 … School districts spent $44.7 billion, counties spent $26.1 billion, towns spent $8.6 billion, cities (not including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentMonitoring of Homeless Data
… of this data, has attempted to obtain it through its data warehouse initiative. However, OTDA has acquired permission … outcomes of those services. Pursue a comprehensive data warehouse as stated in the initial goals of the New York State Data Warehouse Environment (NYSHADE) initiative. Survey Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… small businesses to cover costs such as payroll, rent or mortgage payments, personal protective equipment expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-314
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Judicial … SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for a $3,000 ratification bonus to be paid effective the date of each union’s ratification. … ratification date of their respective union are eligible to receive the 2023 Judicial Ratification Bonus. Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-314-2023-judicial-ratification-bonus-all-bargaining-units-ratifiedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … (SUNY), authorizes the alignment of the minimum wage paid to hourly employees and student workers with the minimum wage … enacted State budget. Beginning in 2019, all increases to the minimum wage will be dependent upon an analysis of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has adequate controls over the contracted … emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS is responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… provisions of the pertinent labor agreements. Sabbatical leaves are granted to academic and administrative officers to promote professional development. Other paid leaves are granted to academic employees for professional … guidelines and requirements relating to sabbatical leaves. In comparison, the guidelines and requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… 1, 2011 through November 6, 2014. Background ESD’s mission is to promote a vigorous and growing economy, prevent … ultimately responsible for ensuring that the contract is necessary and accomplishes its intended purpose, and for … contract amount to $211.5 million. Of this, $36.5 million is specifically targeted to promote tourism and business in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringOversight of Food Service Establishments
… monitors designated health departments’ oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the … for overseeing New York State’s more than 90,000 food service establishments (Establishments) and for ensuring … monitors designated health departments oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishments