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DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli called for strong oversight provisions if New York broadens the … to be rebuilt and repaired but the state’s ability to pay for this important work is limited,” DiNapoli said. “If New … and other charges. While financing costs tend to be higher for the private sector, the agreements can be attractive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must … sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address how frequently an official must/may … Official should submit a new ROA if the previous ROA is not representative of their hours worked. Governing Body …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 94-18
… in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18English Language Learners Programs
… Commissioner of Education (Part 154) specifies standards for identifying and providing educational services to ELLs in … academically or not graduating from high school. For example: Seven of the nine (78%) school districts we … not have a program or an exemption from BE requirements for all required languages and grade levels. These nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… of all Americans. Comptroller DiNapoli, was joined in the filling to the EPA by California State Treasurer John … The White House cannot afford to stick America's head in the sand when it comes to creating a cleaner economy. If … don't act now, American businesses are at risk of lagging in the world marketplace." "At a time when the White House …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York exceeds the nation in the share of businesses that are majority female and … income. According to data from the Kauffman Institute, the share of New York’s population that started a new business … the business community including the Business Mentor NY program that provides free business mentorship to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job gains equaled 222,645 with the median cost per job gained of $1,967. DiNapoli’s report found that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New … said. “Failure to do so can have devastating consequences for students, staff, families and communities. Unfortunately, … by each district must include policies and procedures for annual safety training for staff and students, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffOpinion 90-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of for fuel oil) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: If it is known or may be reasonably anticipated that a political … threshold for a particular item must be made, in the first instance, by the appropriate fire district officials, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Who to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… who are enrolled NYSLRS members, you also report data for: Employees who are eligible for membership, but chose not to join NYSLRS; Retirees (from … eight public retirement systems in New York State) working for you under Sections 211 or 212 of the Retirement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportWhat to Report – Legacy Reporting
… but do not take contributions from salary earned in excess of the Governor’s annual salary. For the current amount, … Note: Do not take contributions from any overtime that is not reported. Continue to report normal salary. Public … Municipal Law (GML) Section 207-a and 207-c payments *As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is … Rates: New York City and New York State Unemployment rates for New York State, New York City and the balance of the … As shown in the chart below, the average unemployment rate for the balance of the State, excluding New York City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Child Care Stabilization Grants
… of the child care system. Child care is essential for our communities to thrive but, according to the New York … high-quality care, and the workforce is largely underpaid for skilled and valuable work. In response to the urgent need … Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) included approximately $24 billion for child care stabilization grants. The Office of Children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsState Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… work and how to effectively manage multiple windows in PayServ and PS Query Affected Employees All PayServ, PS … Due to revisions, there are now several time-outs in the system that occur at different times, resulting in different messages/options for users and affecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … would then be forwarded to the officer responsible for preparing and signing checks. After the claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… average contribution rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to 31.2% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System … 31, 2023. NYSLRS is consistently ranked among the nation’s best funded retirement systems. A high funding ratio means …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… County) District officials did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with district policy. … providers without seeking competition and used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional … and reviewed or ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes. Town of Waterloo – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is accurately reporting MWBE and DBE participation in its contracts, and has controls in place to detect or prevent MWBE and DBE fraud. The audit … the 570-mile highway system and 524-mile canal system in the State. For contracts involving State money, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedFare Evasion
… New York City: Transit and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus … by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of … in MTA PD overtime costs, but it does not include base salary and fringe benefits. The MTA deployed 500 more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements for purchase order submittals subject to OSC approval. Purchase orders created by State agencies … agreement with the vendor (stand-alone POs) are subject to the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) review when … – Architect/Engineering, Non-Quick EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) For OP transactions submitted through EDSS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overview