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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains … a job but are seeking one. Working-age individuals may be out of the labor force because they are stay-at-home parents, … for extended periods, may experience long-term impacts on earnings. Women and minorities have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Crain’s New York Business published an op-ed from New York State … on the need for greater transparency and accountability in budgeting for the use of federal relief funds. The full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletins 456 and 908 Purpose The purpose of this … bulletin is to identify employees who have outstanding payroll checks that have not been negotiated and provide … outreach to employees who have uncashed paychecks for a calendar year. This outreach will commence in September of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County … through five years on Staten Island. Throughout the course of the scheme, the defendants diverted public funds to … October 25, 1947 58 Brookwillow Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ Elsie Mosesman D.O.B. October 23, 1946 58 Brookwillow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an impact on critical city services and … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report shows the city’s full-time workforce declined by … unless more efficient means of providing those services are found. DiNapoli’s report notes vacancy rates are mostly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionOpinion 92-54
… of bank as depository when town supervisor is officer and stockholder) -- Purchase of bonds and notes when town supervisor is officer and stockholder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(g), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… 2020. About the Program CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and providing hands-on learning in the high school setting. According to a national … students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90 percent – 15 percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Ellicottville , Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District , Village of Malverne , Village of Pelham , Rochester Land Bank Corporation , Schroon Lake Fire District , Village of Speculator and the Village of … and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 2001-8
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment (within area … within area of dissolved fire protection district) TOWN LAW §§170, 171, 176(27), 181, 185: (1) Pursuant to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Maine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… Key Findings Over the past three years, District officials have tried to maintain the same level of programs and … tax levy as low as possible. However, they were able to do so only by continually appropriating fund balance, … was in salaries and benefits, which should be budgeted on established salary schedules and therefore should not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-181
… Affected Employees Eligible graded salaried employees in the following bargaining units: SR , SY , SN , SG , S9 , … increments (longevity payments) for certain employees in the Unified Court System (UCS) Chapter 276 of the Laws of … salary is increased to an amount greater than $115,000 by the increment or longevity payment processing will have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-181-april-2012-service-increments-longevity-payments-and-longevityDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… The New York Daily News today published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Citizen Action of New … search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… The state’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (ITS) lax … dollars and to protect any sensitive information stored on these devices,” DiNapoli said. “The findings in this audit … where purchased devices are first received and sent out to stockrooms around the state, said stockrooms often did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… plan to protect the city's public pension funds will do much to ensure the funds operate with greater transparency and with the highest ethical standards. I have instituted a series of reforms over the last seven years … laid out by City Comptroller Stringer today will no doubt do the same for the city’s pension funds. … New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-205
… to BIW, HRY or FEE will be determined by the campus based on the employee’s obligation. Eligibility Criteria Employees who meet the following criteria on 06/30/14, on the payment effective date for the employee’s pay basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-205-2014-salary-increase-psnu-employees-represented-unitedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-222
… to BIW, HRY or FEE will be determined by the campus based on the employee’s obligation. Eligibility Criteria Employees who meet the following criteria on 06/30/15, on the payment effective date for the employee’s pay basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-222-2015-salary-increase-psnu-employees-represented-unitedVillage of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. Background The Village of Port Dickinson is located … fund balance. The Board did not consistently develop sewer rates based on actual amounts needed to cover appropriations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154Acceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… by the employee that full hours were worked, except for time charged to accruals for vacation and other leave time. For good internal controls, the system should also … not have supervisors.) Examples include: Hard copy (paper) time sheets, signed by the official; Electronic time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsOtego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… of Otego, Unadilla, Laurens, Oneonta, Butternuts, Sidney, and Franklin in Otsego and Delaware Counties. The District is governed by the Board … not limited to, reducing District property taxes, funding one-time expenditures, or establishing necessary reserves. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84