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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year (SFY), a decline … General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, including tens of thousands involving … in 2010 to 179,394 in 2015. Over the same period, the annual number of noise complaints involving nightlife … In contrast, SLA officials generally disagreed with the report's findings and recommendations. The comments of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $135 million for fiscal year 2016, but the surplus will likely grow as tax collections are higher than expected amid a strong economic climate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over a 3 1/2-year period, largely because the agency mistakenly paid … services for only four days, leading to an overpayment of $10,833. Approximately $7.1 million in overpayments were made … within an episode of care. For example, a CHHA was paid $10,979 (a full 60-day payment) for ten days of services. Five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… The city has increased its reserves and should continue to do so given the threats on the horizon." The city's most … financial plan, released in June, projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion in FY 2018, the largest in 10 years. … the FY 2019 budget, resulted mostly from a reallocation of unneeded reserves and higher tax revenues. Tax receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according … of State's Division of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing the 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers … the division referred only two cases to legal counsel for further enforcement, versus 29 in 2015 and 2014 combined. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… as well as expenditures it promised to make, and kept funds totaling more than $246,000 that should have been spent … As a result, the county will need to invest additional funds into the golf courses that should have been covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… An audit that sampled 20 school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as … Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) addressing “what educators should know.” School districts must also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million in college-related expenses this … time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your child,” DiNapoli said. “For just as little as $25, you can begin laying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2122
… since 12/31/2021, and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Reason Code ACV to identify employees who … system terminations will be processed on 04/06/2023 for both Administration and Institution cycles. Control-D … following Control-D report will be available 03/28/2023 for agency review before the automatic system terminations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2122-automatic-system-termination-employees-not-paid-more-one-yearMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… Island Rail Road (LIRR) service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, is expected to cost nearly $9 billion … DiNapoli also reported: The MTA’s current cost estimate for East Side Access is $8.25 billion, but that figure grows … new LIRR terminal below Grand Central Terminal accounts for more than one-quarter of the cost overrun, having grown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 totaled $121.1 billion — … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for SFY 2021-22 were $38.8 billion higher than the previous … than the most recent forecast; $724 million set aside for public employee health insurance costs; $843 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-728
… (Cor Sal) with the salary that corresponds to the new step on the 02/01/2022 salary chart if the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-728-february-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1000-generalDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… of probationers were behind on their restitution payments and the money that was collected from them didn’t always go … unprocessed payments totaling $327,898 that were between one and 12 years old. Department officials were often unaware … reconciliations or not adequately reviewing them. Only two departments did not have any uncashed checks or unissued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… for a second consecutive year of higher profits, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … first six months, Wall Street profits are on track to exceed last year's level, barring a major fourth quarter … and city tax collections benefit. Nevertheless, attempts to boost profits by rolling back financial regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016V.3.F Projects – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Project ID ChartField captures transaction information for endeavors or events that may have one or more funding … to the Project Costing module. Projects must be created for each federal grant, oil spill, capital project and other … identified statewide uses. Projects may also be created for agency-specific purposes. For further information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3f-projectsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… back to public transportation and increasing fare revenue. When capital projects are delayed, repairs and upgrades are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… The employee must work a combined average of at least 20 hours per week during a single vesting period in all … OT .00120 $0.60 H5O HealthCareBonus$1000 OT .00120 $1.20 H6O HealthCareBonus$1500 OT .00120 $1.80 HO7 … position as follows: If the employee’s work percentage is 100%, use the full-time annualized salary. If the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesIX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… agency, state agencies should make every effort to make payment to the federal government promptly or contest the … had funds taken notifying them that a portion of their payment was applied to a NYS debt. Once the agency receives … agency state agencies should make every effort to make payment to the federal government in a timely manner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilitiesDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in … FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Improved fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emerge