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DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

… State auditors examining New York City Police Department (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all … in the city are properly recorded and reported by the department. They also found the NYPD conducted no centralized … State auditors examining New York City Police Department NYPD records were unable to confirm that …

DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud

… like to thank U.S. Attorney Bharara for prosecuting this crime and working with my staff to bring Park to justice and … For a copy of the audit, visit:  http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093012/11s13.pdf .  DiNapoli referred …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials

… they need and deserve.” The Academy provides in-person and online training opportunities, including accounting schools, … and allows local government officials to choose their courses based on their position or topics of interest. …

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members

DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls

… and combined services with Warren County. I urge Mayor Diamond to continue to make the difficult, but necessary, … citizens of the city of Glens Falls,” Mayor John Diamond said. DiNapoli’s report noted, over the past decade, …

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members

DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the … accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s office found that Snow allegedly made unauthorized transfers, withdrawals and …

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… products ranked in the top five nationwide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … economy, with farms contributing nearly $2.4 billion to the state's gross domestic product," DiNapoli said. "Our farmers continue to provide jobs and fresh, locally-sourced food, while also …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages have a calendar-based fiscal year – a total of 1,043 communities. … nine financial indicators and creates a fiscal condition score. Indicators include fund balance, cash-on-hand and … 25 towns.  The fiscally stressed governments identified today join the previously announced 115 municipalities and …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… of those family owned. While the total number of farms and acreage declined from 2007 to 2017, their overall economic …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… or a level-3 sex offender. Auditors reviewed the medical records of 13 of the 14 sex offenders to determine if the records supported a diagnosis of BPH or PAH and found 31 … the processing of incomplete electronic Division of Criminal Justice Services sex offender registry files. In its …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 … remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, …

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments on company activities and manipulating company bank accounts and … will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the …

DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments

… Municipalities and school districts face growing challenges to keep pace with … cut refuse collection by $79.3 million. The number of school districts originally planning to ask taxpayers to … districts who finally did exceed their tax levy limits in school year 2014-15 was actually substantially lower than in …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… the third year in a row, according to a  report  released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections … for the third year in a row according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …

Membership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members

… know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop a sound financial plan. Select your tier and whether you are … retirement. With 20 years of service creditable in your special plan, you are eligible to retire at any age. If your … over 20 years . A maximum of 32 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. If you are 55 or …

Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16

… 24.7 percent of payroll. “The state pension fund’s solid investment performance has delivered another decline in … actuary and approved by DiNapoli. A copy of the actuary’s report can be found  here . The actuary for NYSLRS … giving employers access to a full projection of their annual pension bill six weeks earlier than in previous years. …

DiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints

… being double-parked or blocking fire hydrants, crosswalks, bike lanes, sidewalks, bus stops or parking for people with … as well as the maintenance and condition of city public spaces (e.g., streets and sidewalks) and residences … on the State Comptroller’s website. It may be used by the public for local advocacy efforts, elected officials for …

DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising

… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …

The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees

The Survivors Benefit Program provides a minimum death benefit to survivors of eligible New York State employees