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DiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… York also has a racial and ethnic ownership disparity that is higher than the rest of the country. In 2021, 67% of White … and 29% of Hispanic households. The homeownership gap is highest for Hispanics in New York, and 16% higher than the … Hispanic gap compared to White households. “Owning a home is the ‘American Dream,’ but for too many New Yorkers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… overtime monies owed to hourly employees for overtime hours worked between the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … Increasing the Original Payment Amount Prorated Based on Hours Agencies must correct the payment amount for employees … Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment was calculated based on hours and who received less than the full payment amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than 5 percent from … New Yorks Industrial Development Agencies IDAs reported providing $751 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level permissible … from a high of $10.2 billion at the end of March 2021. The current balance is more than double what was owed during the … employee UI claims or a low UI fund balance. Given the current negative balance in the state unemployment trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1918
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … previously in BU31 and owed a retroactive adjustment and is currently in a different position on the Institution … adjustment may be incorrect. Therefore, the agency is responsible for identifying employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1918-april-2019-retroactive-increase-agency-police-services-unit-apsuOpinion 91-63
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A town councilman who resides with the owner and … the store is located. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800, et seq .) contains provisions of law which relate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a … now growing at the highest annual rate in 30 years in the NYC metro area. 2 During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaProcurement and Contracting in New York
… Requirements Research Vendor Information Bid Protests Comptroller DiNapoli believes in empowering people to raise … not approve a contract award by a public contracting entity. The Comptroller's independent review of bid protests, … its taxpayers. Resources How to Protest a Contract Award Search Comptroller's Bid Protest Decisions Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… fares. Additional risks include the source of more than $300 million in unspecified annual savings and the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given annually to state government professionals who … promote excellence in government financial management. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award from the … Accountants,” DiNapoli said. “Across the country, it is the responsibility of state financial officials to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2024. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in 2023 and employees who submit withholding … employees who claim exempt from Federal State andor Local tax withholding in tax year 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… that must purchase allowances and other terms of the auctions are under development by DEC. State Parks In SFY … on electric and gas utilities, or from the proceeds of auctions conducted under the Regional Greenhouse Gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Western … not adopt a written policy to administer and account for ticket distribution. Corporation officials used resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few school districts across the state have been … districts in the "Big Four" cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Information for these districts will be … fiscal stress scores, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For a copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDisruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-973
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-973.pdfDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… McMahon . "I truly appreciate Comptroller DiNapoli's work in compiling this report, and I look forward to utilizing its … Island is home to some of the most hardworking people in New York City. I am encouraged by economic numbers showing … a few years ago. And with one of the longest commute times in the nation, Staten Islanders still face challenges in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… examination and partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s … can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of defense is checks and balances, even in the smallest of … violate the public trust. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsNew Windsor Couple Plead Guilty in Connection With Theft of Over $3.4 Million Dollars From New York by Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… from the Office of the State Comptroller. Raja is the owner of Unique Class, Limo, Inc. and also acted as a high managerial manager of SNR Limo, Inc., which is owned by Alam. Both corporations were authorized to act as … transported multiple Medicaid recipients in one trip. It is alleged that the defendants fraudulently billed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/new-windsor-couple-plead-guilty-connection-theft-over-34-million-dollars-new-york-submitting-falseSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… facing new challenges with hiring difficulties and with supply chains. Nevertheless, one in five small businesses … share of small businesses in New York have reported supply chain difficulties. In October 2021, the Pulse Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progress