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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… report. DiNapoli’s report found that New York now relies on public authorities to undertake most of its borrowing … of oversight for its service provider. Audits and reports on LIPA in recent years have identified areas requiring … apply to other government agencies. The report is based on self-reported data by public authorities to the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… every 90 days and any time a respondent has a notable change of appearance, such as change of hairstyle or weight gain or loss. DiNapoli’s audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersState Police Bulletin No. SP-111
… from an accredited and recognized college or university on or after April 1, 2000, shall receive a lump sum payment … from an accredited and recognized college or university on or after April 1, 2000, shall receive a lump sum payment … from an accredited and recognized college or university on or after April 1, 2001, shall continue to receive a lump …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-111-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationOversight of Food Service Establishments
… 21 counties without full-service health departments rely on the Department’s district offices. Hereafter, we … issues with the quality of data the Department relies on to carry out its oversight of Establishments. Error-prone … health departments focus their limited resources on areas of highest risk to consumers. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsOpinion 99-11
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (authority to provide framed bond as token of appreciation to retiring employee) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … the obligation with the word "Paid" or "Cancelled" and the date of payment, or by writing or stamping the word "Paid", …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… who were arraigned for their roles in the false filings on a separate felony complaint on January 10, 2018. Mendez and Gonzalez allegedly provided … to fight corruption through their Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. They have brought charges against dozens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateOpinion 97-7
… ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court … by a county treasurer which were directed by court order to be deposited into the court and trust fund and which have … without any further action by the court. Furthermore, the transfer of the funds from the county treasurer to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 91-44
… commissioners) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover fire district fire commissioners under State health … The State health insurance plan is operated pursuant to Article XI of the Civil Service Law (§160 et seq .) and … of the Civil Service Commission promulgated pursuant to that Article (see Civil Service Law, §160; 4 NYCRR 73). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Opinion 94-28
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay expenses associated with advance planning undertaken … or extension) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (duty to reimburse county general fund for costs associated with advance planning to study feasibility of county-wide wastewater treatment) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “So far Plattsburgh has … system for municipalities and school districts. Based on financial information provided to DiNapoli’s office by … the Comptroller’s system evaluates local governments on nine financial indicators and creates an overall fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… initial determination of residency status should be based on information provided by the student during the admissions … students. In many cases, the campuses relied solely on the residency status self-reported by students and did not … from our reviews at seven SUNY campuses. Further, based on a random statistical sample of 1,207 graduate student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1880
… for 2021 in the Goal Amount field. Agency Actions If a change to the employee’s current deduction or Goal Amount for … future-dated transactions for these deduction codes. To change the Goal Amount for employees who are eligible to make … 403(b) deferrals in 2021, agencies must not enter or change the Goal Balance Amount under any circumstances. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1880-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Porcari for abusing his position as a public official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of more than $300,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the former Mount Vernon … in Westchester County Supreme Court, Porcari was sentenced to 1-3 years in prison. However, Judge David Zuckerman has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the … 1990 to 2019 Annual Profits and Employment Chart Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… small gaps in the following three years, according to a review of the city’s updated financial plan released … city’s budget team deserve credit for increasing reserves to hedge against any future economic setback.” Higher than … current year’s surplus. Tax collections are now expected to exceed the city’s original forecast by $2.4 billion to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearCUNY Bulletin No. CU-686
… employees, agencies must submit the following information on the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) or the Time Entry page … Earnings Code UA6 and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description Uniform Allowance CUNY and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-686-cuny-june-2020-uniform-allowance-payment-and-retroactiveComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of the city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the … and a third to four years. Capuano sold the scrap metal for his personal benefit between 2009 and 2013. "Scrap metal … these employees weren’t pocketing the cash from it for themselves. Using public office for personal gain is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… 25 years of service at the THA. The audit focused on the period prior to these retirements. While examining … malware infections, and continued suspicious activity on the authority’s computers. These deficiencies could have … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… by the State Comptroller’s Office. While most IDAs operate on a calendar year basis, several, including the New York … time for this report. The report also contains information on Local Development Corporations, a related type of local … of individual IDAs, providing training to IDA officials on various topics, and encouraging improvements in IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… maintenance costs of additional roads put a major strain on the Thruway, and traffic fell by more than 10 percent … costs could be reduced, nor had it prioritized projects on future capital plans to identify non-essential projects … Thruway has reduced personal service costs and spending on both capital projects and motorized equipment. It has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costs