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“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery

… Center for Education Policy Analysis, Working Paper No. 16-09, July 2018, at … Times Magazine , September 9, 2022, at https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/magazine/covid-aid-schools.html .  … The …

DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession

… and is being boosted by the post-recession economic growth in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Unemployment rates have dropped and local industry is growing, particularly service-based companies. … and other health care providers, big box and major grocery retailers and higher education institutions including …

DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… that six villages were designated in fiscal stress under the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS). DiNapoli’s office evaluated all non-calendar year local governments and designated one … includes counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… needed to process SNAP applications correctly and in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have … (28%) nor did they process nine approved SNAP cases (20%) in a timely manner. These cases were approved between one and … totaling approximately $160 for membership dues could not be located and provided for our review. As a result, auditors …

What is a Defined Benefit Plan?

… Defined benefit plans provide several advantages over the 401(k)-style plans offered by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …

DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress

… had a notable impact on the number of school districts on Long Island that ranked in fiscal stress because they issued an …

DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning

… safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found none of … met the minimum planning or training requirements of the State Education Department (SED), which oversees safety … Oversight (released in April): https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-18s34.pdf . Audit of …

State Contract and Payment Actions in April

… Inc. for digital and print law books. Office of General Services $3.7 million with Titan Roofing, Inc. to replace The … (WIC) program. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services $3.9 million for flood mitigation assistance, … $3.1 million to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC for the New NY Bridge project. $1.1 million to HNTB New York Engineering …

DiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves

… Buffalo has exhausted 71 percent of its Constitutional Tax Limit as of 2012. This is similar to the other cities …

DiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today  released an audit  of the New York City Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) … of meetings between project managers and contractors, all of which is meant to ensure projects timeliness and costs … including that DHS: Create written policies for managing all aspects of the capital improvement process, including …

State Contract and Payment Actions in December

… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,484 contracts for state … for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New … with Nuco Painting Corporation for bridge painting in Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, and Westchester …

State Contract and Payment Actions in March

… American headquarters of Saab Defense and Security USA to Onondaga County. Executive Chamber $884,000 to Willkie Farr & …

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget

… The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to … billion, a 5.2% increase in spending at a time when new federal actions on funding and policy may change the … Budget, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The stakes are high for New York if the cuts …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … The Comptroller's office averaged eight days for contract reviews in January and two days to audit payments. … DiNapoli's auditors also recovered more than $78,000 from vendors owing debts to the state, and held payments of nearly …

Compliance With Navigation Law

… safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law (Navigation Law). The … 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019. About the Program With its vast network of waterways, including about 70,000 … 7,600 freshwater lakes and ponds, New York State is rich with opportunities for motorized water recreation. The New …

Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law

… janitorial services to six outpatient facilities located in Brooklyn for the period November 1, 2011 to October 31, … a public works contract. Janitorial workers are included in the employee category covered by the prevailing wage law. … at the prevailing wage rate, when the wages paid were in fact substantially below the prevailing wage rate. For a …

Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)

… (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish … NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates exceeded the New … not exceed SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher …

Opinion 89-34

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …

DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act

… People with disabilities face challenges and limited access at some … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with Disabilities Act says that people with disabilities should be able to participate in the same …

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