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DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks

… spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for board members, employees and … Sabres and Rochester Americans games, as well as area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game … OTB spent at least $121000 on tickets to sporting events concerts food and alcohol for board members employees and …

DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… has resulted in landowners enrolled in two private forest conservation programs receiving property tax … break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest land, but some property owners are not living up to … incentives are achieving their goal to improve private forest management. The tax benefits received are worth …

DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies

… if a patient is transferred to another facility, is evacuated, or leaves to go home. The eFINDS system was … Sandy because of the number of patients who had to be evacuated. However, the audit determined 35 of 287 programs …

DiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities

… two decades ago, in December 2005, a State Comptroller’s Office audit found that the Parks Department did not … was never finalized. In the audit released today, DiNapoli’s auditors found that while Parks has made progress in … it has focused on making sure newly funded projects are ADA compliant, over removing barriers at existing …

DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion

… New York’s 107 local Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs) reported 4,324 … IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State IDA Data by … New Yorks 107 local Industrial Development Authorities IDAs reported 4324 active …

DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

… and participation of local health departments with DHSES site visits and calls would benefit monitoring of water … it has invited local health departments to participate in site visits and calls regarding its recommendations to water …

Howard Public Library – Board Oversight (2026M-3)

… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Board of Trustees (Board) provide adequate oversight of the Howard Public Library's (Library) financial operations? … Period January 1, 2024 – January 13, 2026 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2017, to review Annual …

DiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs

… An audit of Social Adult Day Care (SADC) programs found questionable Medicaid … “Many vulnerable New Yorkers rely on social adult day care services to help them stay in their own homes and … where it claimed attendance exceeded its capacity. For one day, the SADC submitted claims for services to 530 people, …

DiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

… City’s survey. Additionally, 43% of securities employees ride the subway, a higher rate than the citywide average for …

DiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY

… 2025 risk undermining the strength and competitiveness of New York’s higher education sector and the social and economic benefits it generates, according to a new analysis from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York has long benefited from outstanding institutions of …

DiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments

… 9.7 percent of all local government revenue, according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today … along with many towns and villages, depend on these funds to pay for essential services and operations, revealing the … across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As we work to rebuild our economy, we must also help repair the damage …

DiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them

… in need of special education services are not always getting the help they need or are getting services late, according to an audit released today … futures,” DiNapoli said. “Too many children are not getting the services and therapies they are entitled to …

Your Membership Tier – State Police Plan

… July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973, through June 30, 2009 Tier 3 July 1, 2009, through January 8, 2010* Tier 5 January 9, 2010, … the State Police retirement plan, who joined from July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010, are covered by Article 14 …

Tier Status – Career Plan

Tier Status – New Career Plan

… 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375h and 375i Tier Status …

Tier Status – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

Tier Status – Police and Fire Plan

… depending on their retirement plan election. There is no Tier 4 in the New York State and Local Police and Fire …

Tier Status – Regional State Park Police Plan

Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section383a Covers pension disability and death benefits

Tier Status – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Tier Status …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown

… "A federal government shutdown has painful consequences for our state. Prolonged shutdowns hurt the economy, disrupt … is slowing down and prices are high. New Yorkers and all Americans deserve action to get government back up and …