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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… City experienced increases in recipients, for an aggregate increase of 11 percent in the City. Factors in this disparity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the department’s policies and procedures that could result in motor carriers operating out of compliance with … and Hospitals Corp. (H+H): Controls Over Equipment (2017-N-9) Auditors selected and reviewed a judgmental sample of 338 … Authority: Real Property Portfolio (Follow-up) (2017-F-16) A prior audit found NYPA did not include all of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the Thruway.” Tolls and related fees make up more than … a warning if their E-ZPass account has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, … of NYS Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed Toll Increases … The states Thruway Authority has to do a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… 20, 2017, found that TBTA did not maximize toll collection for a variety of reasons, including license plate images that … not be processed and an inability to obtain addresses for some out-of-state drivers, resulting in potential lost … the assumption that all unbilled tolls are cars. The toll for a five-axle tractor trailer is almost five and a half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdfDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… them for the jobs that are most needed or pay the best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State … do not align with careers that are the most in-demand or best-paying. Department of Labor (DOL) statistics show 41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortState Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
… Due to Federal reporting requirements, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) must capture and report if an … be reported timely and accurately. As a result, the Date of Birth field will now be a required field for all new … a hire transaction without entering the employee's date of birth. Additionally, if any changes to an existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysXI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the NYS Contract Description field (in conjunction with an Audit Type requiring OSC review) systematically … is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. Procurement Contract Line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… gaps of this magnitude, meaning more painful decisions for the MTA and its riders, via raising fares beyond historically accepted increases, finding new sources of subsidies or decreasing … a period of economic growth and regular, anticipated fare increases. OSC selected 2010 as a baseline year for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at … requiring a defendant on probation to pay their victim for losses and/or damages sustained as a result of the … criminal offense. Restitution may include reimbursement for medical bills, counseling expenses, loss of earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsProposed Regulations
… Executive Director of the MTA to the effect that, to the best of [his or her] their knowledge and belief after … by the chief operating officer to the effect that, to the best of [his or her] their knowledge and belief after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the … if no incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to … established occupations are seeing an increased demand for skills that are useful for responding to climate change. We need to prepare our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… does not receive State funds or tax revenues or credits for its operations. Chapter 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires … customers, and commercial/industrial and other not-for-profit businesses located throughout New York State. In … corporations, public authorities and commissions, for which the Governor appoints the Chair, the Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Opinion 2003-5
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; … and consists of: an amount equal to the greater of the salary received by the member during the year immediately preceding his death, or the salary received during the year preceding such injuries; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Retiree Annual Statement
… provides a year-end summary of your pension payments for the last calendar year, including the total amount you … in your Statement. The dollar amounts are year-end totals for the previous calendar year. NYSLRS ID # This … the cost-of-living index and a formula set by State law. For information about COLA eligibility and how it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… causes your loans in total to exceed the federal limits for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan … you must include it on your federal income tax return for the year the loan is granted or becomes taxable. If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 2007-1
… Fawcett v City of Buffalo , 275 AD2d 954, 713 NYS2d 610 app den 96 NY2d 701, 722 NYS2d 793; Schulz v Warren County … e.g., Matter of Karedes , supra ; Lynd v Heffernan , 286 App Div 597, 146 NYS2d 113 mot for lv granted 1 NY2d 641, mot to withdraw app granted 1 NY2d 919, 154 NYS2d 976). While an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-year