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Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of March 2021, there … is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOrdinary Death Benefit
… the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in service to the full retirement age. Memo Bill Text Status … and the New York State Teachers Retirement System TRS is in service to the full retirement age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… to the Elderly (RESTORE) program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the … on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors in the agency’s selection of LPAs resulted in many New York counties receiving no service through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… whether New York City received all the revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of … Yorkers, and ensuring adequate compensation to the City. In December 2014, the City, through DoITT, entered into a … the City and were projected to generate over $500 million in revenue over the program’s first 12 years. The Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… use of an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year … Fringe Benefits are taxable income that must be included in the employee’s taxable gross wages. This income is … Regulations. Agencies should have an established process in place requiring employees to substantiate their business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… At least 20 percent of the publicly owned sewer systems in New York state were not reporting overflow events or … DiNapoli’s auditors tested a sample of 113 events reported in NY-Alert to determine if publicly owned sewer and water … hours, as required. Auditors also identified discrepancies in the information posted on the DEC website of past overflow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights and Inwood have reached record levels, … research that is invaluable to promoting economic growth in Washington Heights and Inwood. This report will help us better address the challenges in our economy and tackle them strategically. I look forward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the … said. “New York has also collected more than $1.5 billion in settlement dollars that are not yet appropriated. These … to stronger personal income tax (PIT) collections received in April with the filing of annual returns for the 2014 tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… pre-existing conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this disastrous bill … preexisting conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … show they will be able to levy a total of $19.4 billion in 2016-17. This represents a 0.89 percent increase over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request … and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not just because it helps reduce … companies are to be commended for protecting their long term value by committing to diverse energy sources that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. … solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees in response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Fund. As a … possible pool. We will continue to urge the companies in our portfolio to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other … years. “The MTA received the State funding it requested to address its latest fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It should use this opportunity to stop its recurring cycle of fiscal crises by paying down and managing its debt more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state … infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next 20 years,” DiNapoli said. “The … to look at public-private partnerships based on experience in other states, but we have to ensure public assets are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… has directed staff to prohibit all new investments in Russian companies and to review the New York State Common … “While American sanctions already prohibit investments in many Russian companies, I believe it is prudent to freeze purchases in all Russian companies due to the situation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2022 due to federal aid, … to DiNapoli’s analysis. “Strong revenue, a rebound in property values, and the restart of the city’s Program to … Gap (PEG) will help produce significant recurring savings in the next few years and should help buffer the city from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the … of both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974 New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax … qualifying private forest landowners. Forest land enrolled in the 480a Program receives an annual property tax exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller … robust as other large U.S. cities, and with recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission … meeting. DiNapoli had announced the shareholder proposal in December. “This is a victory for the many shareholders who are concerned about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation … Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree in November 2023. “Ms. Perkins diverted money meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds