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U. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… in order to determine whether corporate political spending benefits the company’s long-term value.” "U. S. Steel is … currently pending at 11 other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc., Delta Air Lines, Express Scripts Holding Co., NextEra Energy Inc., Nisource Inc., Raytheon Company, The Travelers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… city’s economic recovery is more robust and inclusive of all New Yorkers.” Comptroller DiNapoli monitors several … employment in March of 2023. The sector has recovered only about 85% of pre-pandemic jobs, lagging the national job … the end of the third quarter in 2022. Hotel occupancy was about 74% in 2022, far below pre-pandemic levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… Cruises Ltd. – Proposal received 32 percent support from shareholders CMS Energy Corporation – Proposal received 34 percent support from shareholders Duke Energy Corporation – Proposal received 39 percent support from shareholders 2019 Political Spending Proposals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalState Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police … Units 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase from $50.65 to $54.70. Effective Dates: Effective in Administration … deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $50.65 to $54.70. Agency Actions: Agencies must notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and more than 31,000 organizations in 2012, according to a report released today by State … more than 18 percent of all private sector employment in the state. “Nonprofits take care of New Yorkers, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… to look at opioid use across New York state. Auditors, in a series of reports, will be looking to identify at-risk patient/provider behavior and gaps in the effectiveness of government programs. "New York and … or death." Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids in New York state have risen from 754 in 2010 to 1,382 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… Over the past three years, Governor Cuomo and the Legislature have done much to put New … hold the line on spending. With today’s budget proposal, Governor Cuomo has provided a good starting point to continue … on the strength of the economy and federal assistance. Governor Cuomo’s call for comprehensive campaign finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… Too many New York City subway stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is … the city’s 468 stations were free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit reports it is making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsAbout Statement No. 68 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… Reporting for Pensions : Requires employers participating in state and local government pension plans to report their … share of the collective Net Pension Liability in their financial statements, as well as pension expense and … compensation package. The employer’s participation in a pension plan provided by a separate entity or pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/about-statement-no-68DiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… tenant and applicant treatment, and high vacancy rates in public housing, according to New York State Comptroller … to others. For years, the authority has not operated in a fair and equitable, efficient or transparent manner and … housing to this community." The authority, located in the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityOpinion 90-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer … are also authorized to accept gifts, absolutely or "in trust", when such gifts will further a proper public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 90-6
… LAW, §215(3): A county social services district may not accept a corporate grant for the purpose of providing day care services pursuant to the Social Services Law on the condition that a day care … the grantor. The county governing board, however, may accept the grant conditioned upon naming a day care room in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 90-50
… STATE FINANCE LAW, §112: Before approving contracts by the State Department of Transportation to perform municipal … requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) performs highway … requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New York State Department of Transportation DOT performs highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Opinion 93-27
… part-town activities. The term "part-town activities" is defined for this purpose to mean, in pertinent part, … villages ..." (Tax Law, §1262[f][4]). "General town taxes" is defined as "[t]axes levied for any town purpose, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27Opinion 95-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Public Burial Grounds (duty of … to erect a fence encircling a cemetery or burial ground in the first class described in Town Law, §291(1), that is, a cemetery or burial ground, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 94-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … each calendar year after the establishment of the program in which an active volunteer firefighter accumulates at least … for the performance of certain designated activities, in accordance with a system established by the sponsor (id.). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… resulting in errors that are costing taxpayers, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … its purchases. "The Rochester City School District needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and … implemented the controls and oversight procedures it needs to run a sound operation." The Rochester City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered … nearly a year, investigators found. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-fees