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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… and to review the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) current investments and assess whether they … events. New York stands with the Ukrainan people. We hope for a peaceful resolution.” The Fund estimates it has $110.8 … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that … reopening plans should be determining how to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on property taxes,” said DiNapoli. “If inflation continues … there is wide variation from one community to the next, on average, property taxes are the second leading source of … in 2015. During this time frame, 27 counties (47 percent) have exceeded the tax cap at least one time. Delaware County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… The city of Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state government … significant post-closure costs that city officials will need to address. In addition, Albany has the sixth highest … Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments. For a copy of the Albany fiscal profile visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks … use. As of March 2021, there were over 5,190 data items on Open Data. As the steward of New York’s natural resources … of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. DEC was not in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOrdinary Death Benefit
… 2022 – A.7730/S.6619-A (Abbate/Gounardes) - Increases the age at which the ordinary death benefit commences to be … System (TRS) is in service to the full retirement age. Memo Bill Text Status … Increases the age at which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitLead Contamination of State Armories
… dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over time, the … dust has been transported to other areas of the armory on Soldiers’ shoes; through the heating, ventilation, and air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesDiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 relies on a range of actions to respond to the pandemic as well as eliminate a … fund balances and increased borrowing — demonstrating the need for significant federal aid, according to an initial … cap during the two years. While the factors that drove the need for short-term borrowing in 2020 have not disappeared, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetOpinion 88-62
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … protection requirements (NY Const, art 1, §11), towns have authority pursuant to Town Law, §221 to establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… run by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York … living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait years for crucial projects to be completed. HCR … authorities award consultant and construction contracts on a timely basis, once funding contracts are executed, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… infrastructure,” DiNapoli said. “New York has spent more on clean water and drinking water projects than any other … highest in the nation. While the revolving fund programs have financed many vital projects, EFC’s 2024 Intended Use … to track project spending and the communities that have benefitted. In addition to providing a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … The NY ABLE legislation was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met … sends the message that there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
… Unit Hazardous Duty Pay payment for employees who have at least one year of service credit in either BU61 or … are eligible to receive the new Hazardous Duty Pay. On or after 06/10/2024, employees in Bargaining Unit 61 or … earnings reported in a single entry based on the salary in effect on the Earnings End Date. For employees who had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and … supported with IDEA funds. Allowable IDEA expenses include school aide or paraprofessional services, school … as required by a student’s IEP, professional development for school staff and parental education. Funds may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline … ranging from a decline of 3.6 percent in the Capital District to a drop of 10.9 percent in the Southern Tier. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberState Police Bulletin No. SP-186
To inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of the 2018 State Police Expertise Pay
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-186-2018-state-police-expertise-payUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services
… monitors out-of-network providers who routinely bill for higher-level Evaluation and Management services and to … and retired State, participating local government and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review District financial and payroll records for the period July 1, 2015 through March 2, 2017. Background The Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Cheektowaga and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-andState Police Bulletin No. SP-106
… Commissioned Officers and Police Investigators work on a 28 day schedule and are assigned to specific 8 or 12 … as of 9/23/04, an employee who must report for duty on a regularly scheduled work day, for hours other than the … a Next of Kin Affidavit and Report of Check Exchange forms have been submitted, OSC will accept a photocopy of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-106-new-york-state-police-shift-change-half-time-payment