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New Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfHousehold Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480/480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State's forest ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfPayroll Bulletin Agencies P-306 attachment
The deduction for the Civil Service Employees Association Permanent Life Insurance program has been separated from the Auto/Home deduction (code 324). This change was effective in Payroll Period 25 ending March 10, 1982 for Administration Agencies and March 17, 1982 for Institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-306.pdfDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… neighborhood in Queens experienced record job growth and business sales since Superstorm Sandy, according to a … the Atlantic Ocean that attracts millions of visitors, and several economic developments projects in the pipeline, … challenges that remain." "As a resident of Far Rockaway and as an elected official who represents most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for … identified. Department of Labor (DOL): Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up) (2014-F-19) An initial report … for services rendered to Medicaideligible recipients and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… It has been 15 years since the horrific and devastating terrorist attacks took the lives of more than … people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. New York and the nation have come a long way. Our mourning for those … who lost their lives will never end, but there is strength and resilience in knowing that the terrorists failed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… safeguard seized property, including cash, drugs, firearms and vehicles, according to an audit released today by State … The audit reviewed records in ten municipalities: Herkimer and Madison counties, the cities of Auburn, Elmira, Troy and Watertown; the towns of Hamburg, Irondequoit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… fiscally stressed , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s … has evaluated the financial stability of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at … governments have not improved over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift cards issued by New York … or spending gift cards can help you avoid unnecessary fees and protect your money. If you have old gift cards that you … card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… Municipalities and school districts face growing challenges to keep pace … suggest an improving economy, property tax growth is slow and the pressure remains on local governments to do more with less.” Local government revenues increased by 1.9 and 1.4 percent in FYE 2012 and 2013, respectively, just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsOpinion 88-23
… Contracts (village trustee an employee, officer and stockholder of construction company) -- Exceptions (no … §5-524(2): A village trustee who is an officer, employee and stockholder of a construction corporation would have a … interest in any contracts between the corporation and the village unless (a) his or her stock ownership amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal … of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease by about 11 … York’s pension fund is well-funded, is steadily recovering and will continue to meet its obligation to our more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Opinion 88-54
… district may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the … Comp, 1947, p 322; see also 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-287 and 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-941, both unreported). We … town board has held the public hearing on the extension and has made the determinations required by section 194(1) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Opinion 95-32
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the Comptroller's Office) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (preparation of model security and custodial … fire district is required to enter into the model security and custodial agreements prepared by this Office pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 and July 31. This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in several … to address areas of concern as they prepare their budgets and long-term financial plans.” Using financial indicators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesOpinion 99-12
… extend) TOWN LAW, §§206, 206-a: Subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements, a town, in connection … may determine to spread the cost of all existing and future debt of the district over the entire district, including existing and future extensions. Similarly, subject to public hearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 94-33
… to being called to duty under the department's rules and regulations. We have been asked whether "active life retired members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a … Municipal Law (§214 et seq.) governs the establishment and operation of volunteer firefighters' service award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 and July 31. “Whether a municipality is impacted by economic … DiNapoli. “Local leaders, however, are on the frontlines and must use this information to continue to budget carefully and develop sound multiyear financial plans.” Using financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-cities