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DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… budget has improved considerably over the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs and interest rates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the MTA’s bridges and tunnels are also reporting record use. On July 27, 2016, the MTA released a preliminary budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated rate … toward consistently achieving long term results but we watch the markets closely to capitalize on emerging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … and balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… York state's first PIT check-off program, Return a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. Since then, … 1988-89, the one check-off in existence, Return a Gift to Wildlife, collected over $1.8 million. In comparison, the 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… A Staten Island preschool special education provider, Gingerbread Learning Center Inc., claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers, including bonuses that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… was only doing a fraction of the work it is required to do under its contract. The MTA officials told auditors they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… aid for community colleges. Single-use plastic carry-out bags will be banned, with certain exceptions, for most retail … counties are authorized to adopt a 5-cent charge for paper bags used by such stores, with any resulting funds going to … the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget eliminates $59 million from the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Former Pekin Fire Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, … federally-funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year … inappropriate or undocumented expenses, including a home theater. Ultimately, the grant was revoked. The Bronx DA's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… boosts our economy and supports our management of fish and wildlife programs.” Nearly two million people fish, hunt or … resident licenses sold equaled more than one-third of the county’s population. Fishing is the most popular, with … from license fees in the 2012-13 license year. Erie County ranked first in total license sales in the 2012-13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-330
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … and Maintenance Allowance (Blazer payment) Increase and to provide agency instructions for manual processing. … Court Clerks (BU S9) Provide for a retroactive increase to either $1,520 or $1,230 to the April 2022 Uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-330-april-2022-retroactive-ucs-uniform-and-equipment-allowance-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… to us all of what a dedicated, loving and committed couple could accomplish together. My thoughts and prayers go … example to us all of what a dedicated loving and committed couple could accomplish together …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-312
… automatic processing of the 2022 Year End Adjustments for Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System, and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-312-2022-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus, a subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), offers low-cost to no-cost … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… risk. The Fund’s prior reviews of shale oil and gas, oil sands and coal companies led to the Fund’s divestment from 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesOpinion 93-11
… Indebtedness" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b(6)(c); LOCAL … to be made under any outstanding installment purchase contract is deemed to be existing indebtedness for purposes … "outstanding indebtedness" must be read together with the clause following it, which provides that the limitation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession of State statutes governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … policies could affect the city’s economy and finances. The House of Representatives and the Senate have reached … agencies could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 92-38
… Law, §176[11-a], [11-b]; Leap v Finnen , 168 AD2d 432, 562 NYS2d 555). This procedure is then required to continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38