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DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but … found questionable travel and excessive lodging expenses for the contractor, Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which … PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card and gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2019. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings During our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to … of arts education during their high school stay to qualify for a diploma. New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) is responsible for ensuring that its public high schools comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… accounts and whether the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … of cash advance accounts, which State agencies may use for petty cash, travel, and other funding needs such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… foreclosure cases filed jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… $2.7 billion in sales in 2017, more than half of the total for all agricultural products. The state's production of milk … produced in the nation and its volume of concord grapes for juice ranked second, with production nearly doubling from … who are an important part of the agricultural workforce. For more details on agriculture in New York, visit the report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10DiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card, and gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card and gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… (Fund), DiNapoli filed a shareholder resolution calling for the company to make public its political spending. The … important than ever that shareholders continue to call for greater transparency when it comes to political … of Comcast’s largest shareholders, we applaud the company for agreeing to disclose corporate political spending. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 97-5
… STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of by village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, pursuant to … or alley "which the public have a right to use" (see also NY Const, article VIII, §1). A private road, therefore, does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Opinion 92-45
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) … SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose fee for) -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fee for ambulance service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, … in the area of fuel costs. Key Findings Expenses for nine of the 10 University employees selected for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. New York State … to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 9.51% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022. The … economy, we expect a challenging investment environment for the foreseeable future.” The Fund's value reflects … found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst its peers for management and operational transparency.” Links Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnDiNapoli Report Spotlights New York's Veterans
… in our state, we’ll be forever indebted to our veterans for their service and their sacrifices. We need to offer essential programs for the men and women who serve in our military to show our appreciation for their service and support their return to civilian life.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-report-spotlights-new-yorks-veteransDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… state pension fund rode the market rebound from the depths of the pandemic and enjoyed the largest one-year investment … percent). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. Historic Fund Returns and Value Fund’s value … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-history