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Opinion 90-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … of) COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for recording satisfaction of mortgage) FEES -- County Clerk (collection of fees for recording satisfaction of mortgage) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§8017, 8021; SOCIAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30State Agencies Bulletin No. 2110
… processing the April 2023 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees: Seasonal hourly … Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the 2019-2023 … information on the Additional Pay page using the Earnings Code LPS : Earnings Code: LPS Effective Date: 03/30/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2110-april-2023-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesOpinion 95-11
… it is a well established rule of construction that meaning and effect should be given to all the statutory … as superfluous when they may be given a distinct, separate meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §231; Orange and Rockland … 207-m, so long as that word may be given a distinct meaning. The terms "permanent", "temporary" and "provisional" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over … the past five years, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homeless veterans … and supportive services, including health care, substance abuse treatment, and employment services. One such program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Sullivan County Community College , City of Troy and the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company . "In today's fiscal … The director approves purchases, audits all claims and signs checks, while the assistant director also audits the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education and social services remain … that help support affordability and working families will require additional funds. While additional revenue and … assistance and about $678 million for rental assistance in those years. In addition, the expansion of the City Fighting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… provides paratransit services, known as Access-A-Ride (AAR), in the five boroughs. NYCT’s services, with nearly … E-Hail. The MTA defines primary carriers as blue and white AAR vehicles that are owned by NYCT but are operated by … As of April 2023, the more costly primary carrier service AAR vans averaged $116 per ride, compared to broker services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… helped New York City balance its $112.6 billion budget for city fiscal year (FY) 2024, despite $2.9 billion in costs … the city to increase spending at a time when demand for services is on the rise,” DiNapoli said. “Continued … maximum transparency will be key going forward. The costs for skyrocketing shelter demand are not sustainable without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… its collection of tolls and fees,” DiNapoli said. “Based on the Authority’s response, I’m hopeful action will be taken … to collect overdue payment through its in-house customer service employees. Registration Suspension Program The … Thruway halted the suspension program in January 2018 as cashless tolling was being introduced following negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesStreet Construction-Related Permits
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction … permits are required for excavations or other work on a city street or sidewalk that may cause damage to or … within the established time frame. Ensure potential and current permittees comply with rules and regulations when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… “The pandemic turned this sector upside down, and the jobs recovery reflects the significant changes in consumer … the Taxi and Limousine Commission, only about a quarter of drivers were able to work during this period, garnering only … while commercial properties overall declined 19%. Taxi drivers made up more than a quarter of sector employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Industrial Hemp (2018-S-32) The department’s program has rapidly expanded opportunities for industrial hemp production in the state. However, the department does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… the annual total from a decade earlier, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … keep personal information confidential, and companies must do more to protect consumers from identity theft.” Credit … using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. People learn about the fraud when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (2015-S-6) Auditors identified vulnerabilities … in the Medicaid program and prevent improper payments for services. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care … documented expenses. State Education Department: Building Blocks Developmental Preschool Inc., Compliance With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today … The framework proposes to consolidate the number of tax brackets, but doesn't specify the income levels at which such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… spending will still grow to $78.3 billion by FY 2025 and does not include out-year funding for new recovery programs … 2023, and near $1 billion in FY 2025. In order to achieve long-term structural balance, the city should add to … of the Financial Plan of the City of New York Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… exposed patients to unqualified and uncredentialed health care providers, according to three reports released today by … to be enrolled as participating providers and their National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) to be included on … the possibility that the first hospital wrongly recorded a patient’s transfer as a discharge, which is a red flag that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… with possible mold. Office of General Services: Summit Security Services Inc. (2019-BSE3-001) OGS paid Summit more … who did not meet the contract qualifications for security guards. Bestworth’s president acknowledged none of the 40 employees who provided security guard services at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 89-31
… the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- … number of qualified persons. Initially, we note that it is well-established in this State that government by … (see also MacFarlin v O'Leary , 245 App Div 164, 281 NYS 112 [1935], in which a city local law providing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 2220
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April … Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees: Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental … not automatically include the earnings in the overtime compensation calculation for hourly employees. Overtime that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2220-april-2024-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employees