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Operational Advisory No. 12
… 1, 2000 to August 31, 2014 and the Modified Accrual Ledger is open from April 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014. The Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesOpinion 90-64
… discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities (referendum not required) … statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Citizens For An Orderly … or the decision to authorize the issuance of bonds or capital notes to finance the project. In this regard, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 2005-6
… to provide a program on the prevention of teen “bullying”) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Crime Prevention (authority of town to … Comp No. 77-268, unreported; 25 Opns St Comp, 1969, p 240; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 598; 19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 214). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13-response.pdfNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… $2 billion within its internally managed public equity portfolio to FTSE Russell's Russell 1000 TPI Climate … Index (CTI) in connection with the Fund’s Sustainable Investment & Climate Solutions (SICS) program. “The New York … using the Climate Transition Index, the Fund will have an investment tool that incorporates a robust data-driven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local jurisdictions in those months upward or downward … collections in New York grew by 129 in October compared to a year ago State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, … and emerging workforce needs; these entities comprise New York’s workforce development system (System). The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her … system and fuel an extravagant lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the … to hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with these schemes.” The pensioner, Joseph …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City jumped 17 percent to reach $184,220 according to an … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When Wall Street does well, the city and state benefit from higher tax revenues," DiNapoli … jobs for three consecutive years, employment in New York City's securities industry dipped slightly in 2017, averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… providing services more easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2023. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… share of all such crimes. Hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers rose by 89% (253 to 477) and 106% (18 to … abundantly clear that hate crimes targeting Black, Jewish, Muslim, AAPI, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… has stated that reserves will equal 15% of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24Report on the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has been released at a time of great uncertainty. Federal funding is the State’s largest source of revenue, and is estimated by the Division of Budget to total $93.1 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2025-26.pdfDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper … estimated that fixes could yield as much as $2.2 million in savings. More often than not, water loss is caused by … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in … the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … for students in need of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdfDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … $1,000 fine for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a Sheriff’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one … sales taxes reflects the fact that collections in May 2020 were especially low during the worst part of the first wave … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-may