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Ordinary Death Benefit
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Ordinary Death Benefit – Signed into law on December 16, 2022 … (Abbate/Gounardes) - Increases the age at which the ordinary death benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, … The number of counties overriding New Yorks property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… The city of Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state government and new industries, but is troubled by high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, … The city of Albanys economy has been stabilized by state government and new industries but is troubled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns … to 24% in January 2021. An additional 28% did not receive full or partial related services, such as speech or … New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of … to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job and business … Empire State Development ESD the public authority responsible for administering many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has … and are remediated where excessive levels are detected. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 through March 12, … To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… roofs, heating and ventilation systems and elevators. Much of this work involves projects to address health and … delays. Auditors found: $300,000 in funds was approved for a Kingston project in August 2002. The project included … housing authorities and DHCR. The Comptroller’s office does not have a role in approving these contracts or change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… CWSRF spending almost doubled that of California ($10.6 billion), the next highest spender, and was more than other … come from state grant appropriations since 2015, of which $1.4 billion has been spent. Despite these investments, … needs of $28.7 billion for clean water projects and $35.1 billion for drinking water projects in the state. The EPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they … and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
… transfer into a Council 82 position on or after 06/10/2024 can receive Hazardous Duty Pay upon transfer. Employees who … Council 82 position after 06/10/2023 but before 06/10/2024 can receive Hazardous Duty Pay effective 06/10/2024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… supported with IDEA funds. Allowable IDEA expenses include school aide or paraprofessional services, school psychologists, other related services as required by a … Number of Schools IDEA Funding Bronx 1,345 312 $19,681,298 Brooklyn 2,914 432 $42,633,142 Manhattan 1,165 244 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actState Police Bulletin No. SP-250
… Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment for employees not processed automatically or who require an … in the Bargaining Units listed above may be eligible for a one-time lump sum payment. The one-time lump sum … Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment for employees not pr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-250-state-police-troopers-and-commissionednon-commissioned-officersDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 infection rates increase and more restrictions curb economic activity. Federal aid will keep … the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 to 2014 … ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released today by State … in both sales, at $93.6 million, and in the number of farms, at 402, according to the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of … to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal … million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, … broad conspiracy was an insult to those who donated money in good faith to help the needy," said State Comptroller … Ross and Lieber previously pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokers