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Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, May 2022
The release of New York City’s $99.7 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion when adjusted for surplus transfers - and Financial Plan (the “April Plan”) signifies a remarkable fiscal turnaround since the adoption of the FY 2022 budget in June 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2023.pdfKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13-response.pdfLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-37)
To determine whether the costs reported by Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department's ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s37-response.pdfDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… The Rockaways neighborhood in Queens experienced record job … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The population has nearly returned to the pre-storm level, but too many homeowners are still in the … The Rockaways neighborhood in Queens experienced record job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended Sept. 30, … had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund, the boiler inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… horrific and devastating terrorist attacks took the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, … and is prospering. As my recent report shows, the number of people living in the neighborhood has doubled and the number of children has tripled. What our enemies tried to destroy is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Local law enforcement agencies did not properly safeguard seized property, including cash, drugs, firearms and vehicles, according to an audit released today by State … Newburgh; as well as the village of Johnson City. “When seized property is missing, it can jeopardize the prosecution …
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
… over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said DiNapoli. “While it is clear that … with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2014. In New York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages … legislative proposal to help local governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning was signed …
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
… P. DiNapoli urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift cards issued by New York corporations are required to be … In State Fiscal Year 2013-2014, $5.8 million from gift cards was turned over to the state. “Last year, my …
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
… to keep pace with increasing costs, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s 2014 Annual … to override their tax cap in the first year of the new tax freeze law was about the same as in the year prior. However, preliminary analysis of the new tax freeze compliance forms indicates that, in fact, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsOpinion 88-23
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … and stockholder of a construction corporation would have a prohibited interest in any contracts between the … would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the …
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) … DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by … to 18.2 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Opinion 90-18
… General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) provides, with certain exceptions, that: ... all contracts … , 74 AD2d 96, 427 NYS2d 68, mod on other grnds 51 NY2d 426, 434 NYS2d 922; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-35, p 65; see … 2d 274; People v Avant , 33 NY2d 265, 352 NYS2d 161). June 1, 1990 Geoffrey E. Chanin, Esq., Assistant County Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Opinion 88-54
… district may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the … district may be extended prior to December 31 and if so what time table must be followed for the extension of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Opinion 95-32
… and custodial agreements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§10, 11: A local government is not required by law to enter … Chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992 enacted a new section 10 and amended section 11 of the General Municipal Law to, … Act must be secured in accordance with subdivision 3 of section 10. The permissible methods of securing public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 … Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in several of these cities, but not everyone has smooth … stress score which classifies whether a municipality is in “significant fiscal stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesOpinion 99-12
Concerning the procedure by which the outstanding indebtedness issued for the sewer districts and extensions may be charged to the entire area of a new consolidated sewer district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 94-33
… rules and regulations. We have been asked whether "active life retired members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a … and actually performing service" in the protection of life and property from fire and other emergency (see General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… P. DiNapoli issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 and July 31. “Whether a municipality is impacted by … fiscal stress.” The designations announced today covered 17 cities with fiscal year ends ranging from March 31, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced the … the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and … law abiding taxpayers end up paying the price,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez. “I would like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checks