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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Williamsville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budget process to help ensure fund balance is maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and reserves … an average of almost $2.2 million as a financing source in the district’s annual budgets. However, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sayville Public Library and the Village of Springville . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … approving payment of claims are then passed and documented in the meeting minutes. Town of Green Island – Justice Court … properly collected, recorded and reported court money in a timely manner. Court records were current and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… but without adequate safeguards in place the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be measured. While some IDAs around the state have begun to improve their oversight of projects, more needs to be done.” The Comptroller’s … to track amounts billed and collected for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). Auditors found three businesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Cato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (Cayuga County) District officials accurately paid salaries and wages but did not accurately pay unused leave benefits, and accrued leave records contained errors. As a result: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… prepared monthly accountabilities or bank reconciliations. In addition, cash in a retired justice’s bank account exceeded known … all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a district bank account. City of Hornell – Foreign Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As nations around the world become … future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like those in this industry, pose significant … strategies, capital expenditures, and greenhouse gas reduction targets, among other factors. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-165
… 18, 2011 March 25, 2011 PP 26 3/30/2011 2nd Quarter 2/1/11 – 4/30/11 May 20, 2011 June 24, 2011 PP 7 07/06/2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-165-2011-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-157
… with payments for services and goods to support them in the performance of their judicial responsibilities of up to $10,000 (to be paid in two installments, of up to $5,000 each). Agencies may … The first payment, of up to $5,000, will be processed in a separate check dated March 3, 2010 (Administration). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-157-2010-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceSUNY Bulletin No. SU-268
… Affected Employees SUNY Professional Services employees in Bargaining Unit 08 who meet the eligibility criteria and … BIW, HRY, FEE Payroll Status = Active or Leave With Pay In addition, part-time employees who meet the above criteria … may make the UUP 2018 1% Discretionary Lump Sum Payment in two (2) payments. The first payment must be based on 1% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-268-2018-uup-1-discretionary-lump-sum-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and … rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In addition, DiNapoli lowered the long-term assumed rate of … and best-funded,” DiNapoli said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level … or federal government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking … however, the older population has doubled. Nearly 1-in-4 (24.3%) of the state’s 31,262 incarcerated individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… by the pandemic, it had a 35 percent decline during the second quarter, compared to 19 percent for the rest of the … as a major source of revenue, but as New Yorkers stayed home and bought less in their communities during the pandemic … local tax collections plummeted by 27.1 percent during the second quarter (April-June) compared to the second quarter in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… DiNapoli’s report found that renewable generators in New York would need to produce an additional … triple the 2022 capacity of approximately 6.5 gigawatts. In the last 20 years, New York added 12.9 gigawatts of total … the state’s Clean Energy Standard facilitated increases in the development of renewable electricity generation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… for distributed solar capacity and leveraged funds, but is behind in meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025, … for distributed solar capacity and leveraged funds but is behind in meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, … and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an … because of staff reductions, and that the large increase in security equipment further reduced its ability to conduct … not indicated” for 53 repairs and “Other” for 41 repairs. In one instance, an order to repair a CCTV system was created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… The report includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1033
… of the eligibility date.The payment is based on the work percentage before the employee was placed on leave. Eligible … date. Eligible full-time employees on Sick Leave at 50 percent pay on the eligibility date are entitled to the full … payment. Eligible part-time employees on Sick Leave at 50 percent on the eligibility date are entitled to a prorated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1033-2010-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-lifeguardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1107
… part-time annual employee. Employees must have been on the payroll at the end of the pay period in which 11/1/11 falls. … for the payment, provided the employees returns to the payroll within one (1) year of the eligibility date. The … payments for eligible employees who were Active on the payroll, on a Leave of Absence with a reason of Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1107-2011-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-lifeguards