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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera's seat in the 15th New York City Council District, which covers the Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… participation to the Department of Economic Development (DED). In 2011, DiNapoli issued a report on MWBE reporting at … performed work on MTA contracts and amounts reported to DED represent amounts actually paid to certified MWBE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… in cash. In October 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino, operated by Genting New York, opened adjacent to … Under state law, a percentage of VLT revenue from the casino goes to fund education. For the period January 1, 2012 … 2014, NYRA received about $259 million in revenue from the casino, including $74 million for its capital program. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraOpinion 96-21
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Beach Erosion Control Districts (increase or improvement of … destroyed or worn-out facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), … the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 91-59
… of Hicksville may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide death benefits to family members of … program, funded by a portion of the foreign fire insurance tax moneys it receives, to provide retirement and death … benevolent association has been created by special act of the State Legislature and is authorized to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… Prosecuting the case are Senior Counsel Darren Miller and Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan-Scally of the … Office. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Public Integrity Bureau is part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… appointed a representative to administer the decedent's estate, even if all other matters have been settled, only … Type Less than $50,000 of personal property, no real property. Voluntary Administrator Certificate of … More than $50,000 of personal property and/or any real property; no will. Administrator Letters of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains … by 3 percent in 2019 to $164100 but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: Federal Actions Threaten New York's Farms and Food Production
… production, squeeze profits, and lead to higher prices for consumers. “There is real concern in rural New York about … production and that lower, not drive up, prices in the grocery store.” Agriculture is an important part of the … assistance programs will mean less money spent at grocery stores, farmers markets and for purchases by food banks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-federal-actions-threaten-new-yorks-farms-and-food-productionMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to … period July 2018 through March 2022 and included general education students only. About the Program According to the … in 2017 (approximately 808,150 according to State Education Department data), 17.4% (140,618) seriously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsShareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… for a motion asking the company to report on how its business will be affected by worldwide efforts to combat … England, asks the company to assess and report on how its business model will be affected by global efforts to limit … to its investors to explain how it can adjust its business to meet the global effort to reduce fossil fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibited … also found that: Parks created an ADA coordinator position after the original audit, but the individual’s oversight is … More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesPreston Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-87)
… Audit Area The board of fire commissioners is responsible for managing and controlling the fire district’s financial … in a timely manner. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2025 were $57,300 and disbursements totaled $151,873 from … percent interest, and the average daily balance available for investment from this account was $208,626. Audit Summary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/preston-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-87Opinion 88-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … LAW, §92-a: A town may provide health insurance coverage at town expense to retired officers or employees, or a group … a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Opinion 98-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … You ask whether the annual budget estimate submitted by a town highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14DiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… markets move in cycles, however, and profits will subside at some point. As we prepare for an eventual slowdown in Wall … securities industry declined by nearly 2 percent (or 3,600 jobs) in 2020 to 179,900 jobs. The loss of industry jobs in the city, at a time when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… if the federal government does not deliver direct aid to state and local governments soon, according to a budget analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s budget this … DiNapoli said. “Senator Schumer and the New York state congressional delegation deserve praise for passing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefOvertime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… of lowering Tier 6 member contribution rates, some members are due a refund for contribution overpayments retroactive to … the refunds due to your employees. What You Need to Do You are responsible for reimbursing each employee per the … and reported as income in the tax year in which they are issued. Do not require a revision to a previous year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: GASB Statement No. 40 – Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures (an amendment of GASB Statement No. 3) (GASB Codification Section C20 – Cash Deposits with … – Investments ) most recently updated by GASB Statement No. 72 - Fair Value Measurement and Applicatio n GASB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… Background The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014. The Act … the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (Division) within OGS to oversee the State’s … to SDVOB development. Key Recommendations Develop a formal strategic plan to guide the Program’s future development. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation