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DiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… Over the past ten years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in … Thomas P. DiNapoli which examined school aid patterns and trends in New York. “School aid is the largest single … of a ruling by the State Court of Appeals in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit. After the ruling, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … declined for many condos, co-ops and rental apartments due to the pandemic, property tax bills continued to rise. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … seeing growth in the number of acres farmed. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in … economic and industry data, including the 2022 United States Department of Agriculture Census released this year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2020
… Provisions and Eligibility section above and has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, Leave of Absence … If the employee meets the eligibility criteria but has a Payroll Status of Terminated, Retired or Leave of Absence … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding position change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2020-april-2022-2-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-nonOpinion 97-24
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (participation by members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated fire company … of the fire company. You state that the constitution and by-laws of the fire company provide that the auxiliary is … as an active member of a fire department or fire company by the authorities in control of the department or company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24State Agencies Bulletin No. 763
… amounts: 4/1/04 $1,230 4/1/05 $1,264 4/1/06 $1,302 Monroe County remains at $203 per year. Location Pay Mid-Hudson The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/763-implementation-bonus-payment-and-other-increases-non-arbitrationDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… where he used a portion of the funds to purchase a $750 Louis Vuitton handbag. Prosecutors also detailed how Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeLanguage Access Services
… required Executive State agencies that provide direct public services to translate vital documents into the six … required to develop a Plan. The Department operates 30 public-facing DMV offices (State DMVs) in the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of … equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an … maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based on how wide their impact is, their location and the severity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
… of 2017-18, the District exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit on unrestricted fund balance by about 2 percentage … $3 million in two of the last three fiscal years. The debt service fund and most reserve funds are not being used, … insurance and tax certiorari reserves are overfunded. The debt service fund and overfunded reserves had balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1744
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time retroactive … adjustment Affected Employees Employees who are members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. and are currently in or were previously in … 291) will increase retroactively as follows: Effective Date Biweekly Amount 4/1/2016 $26.65 4/1/2017 $27.13 4/1/2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1744-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationWillsboro Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-156)
… recorded and reported and that moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … acts as the chief fiscal officer. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $239,340. Key Findings The … book balances. Annual reports have not been filed with OSC for the past 3 years. The Board did not conduct an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/willsboro-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-156LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish appropriate internal controls over District … The District improperly retained an independent contractor to perform the duties of Treasurer. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127McConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… and separate from the Towns of Vienna and Annsville, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2015M-183)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. … The Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Halfmoon, … County. The Department, which provides fire protection for the Towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park and the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/halfmoon-hillcrest-volunteer-fire-department-financialBloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Mamakating and Wallkill located in the … purposes. The Board did not adequately segregate duties or implement sufficient compensating controls. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialState Police Bulletin No. SP-110
… Purpose To notify the agency of the modification to Deduction Code 302 . Affected … 07, 17 and 18 represented by Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in … New York State Police Investigators Association Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated April 1, 2009 Background At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-110-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “New York has $12.5 billion in unclaimed fund accounts. We want to … sheet about the Office of Unclaimed Funds. Date Event Location County Capital Region Feb. 15 9:00am-5:00pm New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… Background In April 2007, the Legislature enacted the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act), which … SOMTA program is designed to closely supervise and treat sex offenders who are near release from prison or parole, and … abnormalities, pose a substantial risk to commit new sex crimes. Since the Act’s inception, the Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programCity of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… on time with OSC. The City incurred operating deficits from 2013 through 2015 totaling $4.5 million, and unassigned … in the subsequent year’s budget to redeem RANs or require that revenues be restricted for repayment. … City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90