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New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… similar types of data in the past, the city’s rate of 16.8 incidents per thousand students was higher than … with nearly 1.3 million pupils, reported the lowest rate of incidents (8.7 per thousand students), but 83.2 … with 108,000 students, had 1,417 incidents and the highest rate (13.2 per thousand students), outside New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearOpinion 98-2
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 91-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining … Concerning the authority of the State Comptroller to obtain information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement account, and the money in the … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planMedicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… listed as active as of November 2024 for not amending the Certificate of Occupancy issued in 2014 for the ambulatory … the same SADC, an August 2017 violation stated that a new Certificate of Occupancy was to be obtained after a complaint … filed in August 2017; however, as of May 2024, no updated certificate had been issued. One SADC operating on three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-315
… and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. In January 2023, employees in an eligible bargaining unit … 88 Unrepresented and Benefits Ineligible Employees CT New York City Judicial Staff DR Court Officers Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-315-annual-leave-andor-compensatory-time-exchange-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-386
… positions. The Director of the Budget establishes the pay rate for State seasonal and other non-statutory positions paid using an hourly rate. The Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin G-1046 , issued 12/24/2025, excludes the State University of New York (SUNY) since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-386-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-246
… Purpose To provide agencies with processing instructions for the Uniform Maintenance (Uniform Blazer) Lump Sum Payment and June 2017 Uniform Maintenance (Uniform Blazer) Payment. Affected … and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) provide for a uniform maintenance allowance to all eligible members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-246-uniform-maintenance-uniform-blazer-lump-sum-payment-and-juneDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… Fund (Fund), today announced various initiatives to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at … and problem-solving capabilities, and ultimately lead to improved shareholder value. Including people with … are critical drivers of business success. Failure to establish robust DEI policies and practices can result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… disadvantaged students, a high teacher turnover rate, a decrease in local property values, a low budget vote approval rate, a high percentage of English language learners and a … limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2%, with certain exceptions. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… dealt with identity theft last year,” said DiNapoli. “Even when there’s no money stolen, resolving the consequences of … or getting a loan because their identity was stolen. We should all take common-sense steps to keep personal … New York residents would be more than $800 million if they are similar to its share of identity theft reports to the FTC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… labor savings. The city lowered its forecast for sales and hotel collections by $473 million in FY 2021, nearly $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is … this shameless abuse of the public’s money was exposed. I thank United States Attorney James P. Kennedy and Acting … the added burden and stress of having to figure out how to pay for their children’s education. Any misuse of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOpinion 92-53
… within the county, the State Comptroller is not required to approve a distribution formula adopted by the county. You … (i.e., 1 1/2%) of the sales tax within the city pursuant to Tax Law, §1224(b). Therefore, the county is required, by … formula set forth in its resolution. November 12, 1992 Louis E. Wolfe, Esq., County Attorney County of Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 97-23
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership … LAW, §10-1006: There is no statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 99-1
… benefits to volunteer firefighters who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), … exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries or for the purpose of defraying the … Whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Roles Responsibilities and Resources
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… DHCR officials, as of September 2023, Tompkins Terrace was dissolved, meaning it had voluntarily left the Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-newState Agencies Bulletin No. 2171
… agency instructions for processing the 2023 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees: … the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees are permitted to cash out up to 120 hours of … additional information. Effective Dates: The 2023 CSEA and PEF Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out should be processed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2171-2023-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-774.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. CU-774 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment for Nursing … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7741-cuny-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titles