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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … data. However, there has been a notable difference in how aid was disbursed geographically. Only 19 of the 57 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Opinion 93-12
… that the lodging expenses of a board member sharing a room with his or her spouse may be reimbursed by the municipality at the usual rate of a single occupancy room). Since the spouse of a member of a school district's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background … revalidating processes are intended to prevent improper payments for services rendered by providers who do not meet … in the Medicaid program and (2) prevent improper payments for services rendered by providers who do not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329.2
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 LGS payment and provide instructions for payments not … 190 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public … amount. Employees who are on a Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 03/31/2025 receive the full LGS payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23292-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… For the latest retirement news and information, subscribe to E-News . December 2024 … Information by 12/31 Make Sure You Receive Your 1099-R and Annual Statement Schedule a Change of Address with … 2024 Members: National Retirement Security Month NYSLRS and Retirement Security The 3-Legged Stool Approach to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… field will be populated with CNY . Use the outer scroll bar to navigate between companies if an employee has a TIAA … employee record number on Job Data. Use the inner scroll bar to navigate between record numbers if an employee has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesOpinion 89-35
… to be performed. TOWN LAW, §64(1); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §11: The town board manages and controls the finances of the … comptroller may be authorized to invest moneys pursuant to section 11 of the General Municipal Law. Finally, you ask … itself may retain the power to invest moneys pursuant section 11 of the General Municipal Law. You indicate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Federal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… of Funds Federal Executive action beginning in January 2025 resulted in the termination or pause of a range of … Department announced it would provide guidance and resume appointment scheduling for this purpose. 9 Additionally in … Students/Data Download, and, U.S. State Facts Sheets (State Facts and Figures 2024) . Open Doors notes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationOpinion 95-24
… State aid on behalf of the city school district on account of a school building project for which indebtedness … and second, where federal or state aid is received on account of a capital improvement where there are outstanding … a capital improvement, federal and state aid received on account of such improvement, to the extent that it is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24DiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The inappropriate benefits were caused by … benefits. “The state’s social welfare and unemployment insurance programs are supposed to provide a safety net for … the jails limit inmates’ ability to recertify unemployment insurance benefits, auditors believe third-party individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsPost-Retirement Reporting
… exceeded the earnings limit and provides the necessary information to comply with the annual reporting requirement. … or Started using enhanced reporting after January 2025. (Note: Once you’ve used enhanced reporting for a full … , who were on your payroll during 2025 by March 31, 2026 . Please note, even though the earnings limit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… are being properly assessed at Mitchell-Lama housing developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s … families. A total of 269 State-supervised Mitchell-Lama developments with over 105,000 apartments were built under … during the preceding calendar year. Mitchell-Lama housing developments are responsible for distributing and collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsOpinion 92-21
… the mass dismissal of numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this … or other offenses, including misdemeanors and moving violations under the vehicle and traffic law, instituted in … courts in the prosecution of criminal charges, including violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The fines, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its annual meeting … diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time … majority support. “Shareholders sent a loud message to Amazon that they want the company to do more to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… personal internet use was found on computers assigned to employees who routinely accessed PPSI. Auditors found … appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund … and update the district procurement policy. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… oversee the cash receipts function. Auditors found eight summer recreation registrants did not pay program fees that … co-director’s child attended the after-school, soccer and summer recreation programs for free, without full board consent. Sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… DiNapoli. The Comptroller’s report noted that federal funds are being used to pay for operating expenses typically … the pandemic will be with us for a long time and federal funds have been essential in shoring up the State’s finances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the … provides leadership, guidance, and support to local Social Services Districts (Local Districts) and the New York City … issues that led to delays in receiving information, scheduling and performing shelter site visits, and scheduling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… states and 28.6% more than the national average. The rank is up from fourth in 2020, due primarily to increased income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-payments