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DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… office reviewed 2,126 contracts valued at $13.9 billion and approved more than 1.5 million payments worth more than … compliance with youth tobacco access laws. Office of General Services – Sale of Surplus Properties Approved a $6.6 … New York For access to billions of dollars in state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… which could have an impact on critical city services and programs, according to a report released today by State … caused a significant decline to the city’s workforce, and it is particularly troubling that turnover continues to … individuals who keep this city running, critical and essential services for our children and most vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… COVID-19 pandemic, community hospitals in New York City closed an estimated 20% of their inpatient psychiatric beds … sent a letter to community hospitals directing them to reopen approximately 850 non-operational, licensed inpatient … inpatient psychiatric beds by 20% to facilitate opening closed acute care community beds. DiNapoli’s report urged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the Fund’s investment due diligence of … within its $38 billion private equity asset class, the new Policy will require an evaluation of relevant workforce … the Funds adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… New York’s tourism sector is approaching a complete recovery as visitor … to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in fiscal year (FY) … since FY 2020. This is significant for the city, as the tourism sector’s record $53.8 billion in economic impact in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… All but two, Beacon City School District and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. … District, New Lebanon Central School District, Rockville Centre Union Free School District and York Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkState Police Bulletin No. SP-226
… processing of the April 2022 Salary Increases for NYSPIA and provide instructions for payments not processed … implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for 2% General Salary increase for … April 1, 2022 for Investigators, Senior Investigators and Investigator Specialists in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-226-april-1-2022-2-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented-newState Agencies Bulletin No. 2084
… in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees Employees … 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. * IRS Publication 590-A - … who were eligible to participate in a defined benefit plan and/or contributed or received employer contributions to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2084-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022Federal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… According to the US Bureaus of Labor Statistics and Economic Analysis there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain … affected Position Data page using the new Reason Code BDA and the effective date of the transaction. The incumbent will … Action Requests that will allow DOB, Civil Service, OSC and agencies to more easily identify transactions which have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… under Public Law No: 119-21 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers. While the bill made … under Public Law No 11921 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesSocial Security – Federal Funding and New York
… 2024, 3.8 million individuals in New York received Social Security benefits totaling more than $7.2 billion for the … Kings (365,705) and Suffolk (319,010). Figure 1 – Social Security Benefits Paid and Number of Beneficiaries: New York, … Annual benefits are estimated. Figure 2 – Total Social Security Benefits Paid: New York, CY 2014 – CY 2024 Figure 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… procuring professional services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area … the Town’s procurement policy in 2021. From January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, the Board approved 286 payments to 67 professional … service providers that were paid approximately $364000 in 2024 we determined that the Board did not seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… to go unrepaired, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "In a … risks to safety," DiNapoli said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the … hazard and kept the elevator in service, saying his company’s policy did not require a shutdown. A DOB inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on City's Preliminary Budget Proposal
… Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed budget clearly lays out his bold vision, … Mayor Bill de Blasios proposed budget clearly lays out his bold vision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-citys-preliminary-budget-proposalComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to use $6,000 in proceeds from the sale of town scrap metal to fund parties. North Queensbury Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. However, seven of the 142 drivers sampled … did not always maintain complete certification records, and that outdated medical forms were used to certify drivers. … were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the manager responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES and the Newcomb Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… and camper, and a payment to Akron Mobile Home Park. "Mr. Lobur took nearly $40,000 in federal grant money meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expenses