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DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… are still areas that can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. … in on-time performance since the pandemic devastated New York’s public transportation system,” DiNapoli said. “The … may be alleviated by faster procurement and delivery of new train cars. DiNapoli has reported the average age of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 using FRB . Communication to Affected Employees A … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1200
… income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF, M/C or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 using FRB . Communication to Affected Employees A … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry … hotels and retail stores. There is no doubt the recovery of New York state requires a robust and equitable recovery in … New York City. Our new dashboards will track the progress of these critical sectors and help identify areas of weakness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… five staff including a clerk and an investigator devoted full time to Do Not Call. It also has some shared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredPreferred Source Contracting
… Purpose To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are … Processing of Paper Tax Returns (2013-S-64) … To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… of Financial Services (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of … and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and State University of New York (SUNY). Our audit scope covered the period January … local, state, and national economies. According to the New York State Comptroller’s internal Executive Order on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… central guidance and oversight to check that these systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what … come with it.” While the state has moved to implement AI systems, guardrails for these technologies have not kept pace. Without adequate guidelines and oversight, AI systems that are meant to help expedite and expand services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… DiNapoli issued a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact they have on local governments and school districts. "Property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionArrochar Meats, Inc.
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether the Division of Military and Naval … Meats. Specifically, we found DMNA staff: (i) did not purchase this fuel from existing State contract fuel vendors … Establish controls for emergency procurements for items such as fuel to ensure DMNA: Has a sound basis to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… that are certain in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that … ready to retire, your pension will be there for you. Your retirement benefit is only one part of a good financial plan. … Whether you are new to public service or are close to retirement, it is never too early or too late to develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Department of … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… on the quality of evidence, please refer to Exhibit B from Chapter XI, Section 11.F – Contract Monitoring . … should report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds to their Inspector General, the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… billion from March 1 through July 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most … earlier this year are set to expire in late July. New Business Applications Drop in New York Business applications … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates … Unemployment payments have been a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… Systems, manage more than $330 billion in assets for more than 1.7 million current and retired state, city, … to global warming’s unprecedented challenge with a business-as-usual approach,” DiNapoli said. “It’s time for … products produce emissions that contribute to it. But when asked how laws and regulations to prevent climate change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers … denial. How to Request Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Records Under FOIL Send a detailed, written request to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school … State voters in November 2014, authorizing the issuance of up to $2 billion in bonds to finance improvements to … (Review Board), composed of the Chancellor of the State University of New York, the Director of the Budget, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsOpinion 98-16
… the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (timing for return … tax roll in the year the moneys are deposited in the fund and/or which will not reasonably be required to pay any such … to establish a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims in tax certiorari proceedings in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and … Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The commission needs to … information system lacks the ability to produce reports on how complaints and inmate grievances are resolved and how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsOpinion 88-77
… provision by the corporation of arts-in-education programs to the district. However, disclosure would be required under General Municipal Law, §803. This is in reply to your letter in which you inquire whether a school board … Council on the Arts has contracted with the local council to provide State funds up to fifty percent of the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77