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Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics, as required by law. A Commissioner had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151State Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … nonresident alien employees. To ensure this requirement is met prior to the generation of 2020 Form W-2 Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has not ensured that … agency's disabled clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the … The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… Mayor de Blasio’s preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2019 and its associated financial plan … in 2017, the lowest level in 41 years. The city is on pace for continued job gains in 2018, although growth is expected to slow for the fourth consecutive year as the labor market tightens. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… today announced that American Electric Power (AEP), one of the largest carbon emitters in the country, has adopted … to adopt and report on targets for the long-term reduction of its GHG emissions, taking into consideration the global … dioxide emissions, measured against its 2000 levels, of 60 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. AEP also wrote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… "People who become disabled later in life, including many of our veterans, face the same challenges and same expenses … "Since launching our program a year ago, raising the age of who can participate is one of the major changes requested by New Yorkers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today awarded $114.04 million of New York State Series 2019A Tax-Exempt General Obligation … which submitted the lowest true interest cost bid of 1.668079 percent in the competitive sale. The bonds are … to be delivered on March 21, 2019. The net proceeds of the Series 2019A Bonds will finance projects authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1, 2025, Salary Increases for … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1 2025 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… replacement rate of these programs and how they compare with peer states. “New York’s social insurance programs play … than 138,000 New Yorkers claimed unemployment benefits for the week of Oct. 5, 2024. In 2023, there were almost … Assessing the adequacy of benefits can be challenging, and is influenced by the benefit rate, the maximum benefit or cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2025 Longevity Payment for Long-Term … Information: The Long-Term Seasonal Longevity Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… are federally funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and aim to combat child hunger and … and lunch if a family's income is at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level or if they participate in other … children eligible for free breakfast and lunch regardless of income through the Free School Lunch for All program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… projections are not yet available from the Division of the Budget (DOB), preliminary projections indicate … 2025-26 is projected to total $254 billion, an increase of $12.5 billion from $241.5 billion in SFY 2024-25. State … is expected to grow 9.3%, continuing a recent trend of significant growth. Between SFY 2019-20 and SFY 2024-2025, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetSpencerport Central School District – Employee Benefits (2025M-65)
… employees for a retirement incentive or all or a portion of their earned but unused leave time when the employee … Some employees are also eligible for periodic payments of unused leave. These payments are an employment benefit … or non-unit benefit agreements authorized by a board of education (board) and can represent significant district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/spencerport-central-school-district-employee-benefits-2025m-65Transformation of the MTA
… Transportation Authority (MTA) established a working plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the savings to be achieved. We also … Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Several of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in … $4.55 billion to existing appropriations at the Department of Health (DOH), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… the historical inequities in the finance sector. I am confident he will help expand our successful Emerging … Manager Program and uphold its role as a pathway to growth for smaller and diverse investment managers.” The Fund’s … serves as a Fordham Trustee Fellow. A photo of McClearn is available. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a difficult emotional period, but it should never … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “I commend the diligent work of our State Police members, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… position as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to ensure local officials who abuse … position and steal public money will be held accountable for their wrongdoing,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 when adjusted for inflation, according to a report by New York State … at the same time the Executive is proposing more funding for road repair and improvements. Local governments own 85% … state is expected to receive $13.5 billion over five years for highway and bridge programs through the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 was 4.74% for the … P. DiNapoli. It ended the quarter with an estimated value of $279.7 billion. “A strong third quarter kept our state … to come.” The Fund's estimated value reflects benefits of $3.62 billion paid out to retirees and beneficiaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-results