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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… March 30, 2021 Edition While Some New York Industries Are on the Path to Recovery, Others Are … ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February … rest of the State it remained at 6 percent. State and City rates remain greater than the national average of 6.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his latest audit of expenses submitted by publicly-funded special education … education providers how it can and can’t spend taxpayer’s money to ensure that special needs children get the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation … and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Frontier … including the costs for special events, memberships, and gifts to business officials in another country. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s … RIOC was created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 to take responsibility, pursuant to a General Development … in another country, training of non-RIOC employees, and gifts to non-employees. RIOC lacked written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Purpose We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and … Facilities Program Coordinator. Based on our audit, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (Commission) found the Downstate employee violated New York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcSt. Anne Institute – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by St. Anne Institute … Albany that provides preschool special education services to children with developmental disabilities. St. Anne is … and $241 in other non-reimbursable costs such as food, gifts, and donations. Key Recommendations T o SED : …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/st-anne-institute-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 2001-1
Whether a village may pay an individual who is subject to the maximum hourminimum overtime wage provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1Minds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Minds in Motion, … costs for meals provided at meetings for staff, and $45 in gifts. Key Recommendations To SED : Review the disallowances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-5
… or concession for fair and adequate consideration) REAL PROPERTY -- License (authority of school district to grant) … installation of privately owned vending machines on school property for the use of school district employees. In several … machines owned by the private party on school district property for the use of school district employees. We based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Crossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Crossroads Center for Children, (Crossroads) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background … materials that were purchased with private grant funds; $2,281 for non-audit services that were performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual2022 Black History Month Celebration
… Director of People for the American Way. Click below to hear from these prominent black leaders who advocate for … of Black Americans throughout history, and calls attention to the ongoing systemic racism and inequality they face. Each … Month event honors progressive black leaders who work to uplift their communities and the State in effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-black-history-month-celebrationOpinion 2002-9
… with the town's recycling program. You indicate that the total payments would not exceed $20,000. Initially, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Planning
… will really be like depends a great deal on how much money you will have when you retire. For example, a Tier 4 … choices you would like. Where will you get the extra money you may need? If you’re like most of us, you will have … planning. The sooner you start saving, the more time your money has to grow. (See our Weekly Investment Plan to see how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Staten Island is setting population, business and employment … work force. Read the report , or go to: https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt7-2019.pdf Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… by sufficient documentation. Officials used public funds to make donations or impermissible gifts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Fremont - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-18)
… Document quotes obtained to ensure purchases are made in the most economical way. Maintain complete, accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/22/town-fremont-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-18Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work supports the Church of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the … nearly $4 billion in reserves to maintain budget balance at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2021. The city even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… issue a final siting permit for most projects within one year of a completed application, but there is no requirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. "A smart way to combat rising college costs is to plan ahead. It’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-children