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DiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by … years ($6.5 billion in FY 2026 and $6.4 billion in FY 2027) mostly due to savings actions the city plans to take. … FY 2025, $13.7 billion in FY 2026 and $15.5 billion in FY 2027. The city announced its FY 2024 program to eliminate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… who need them through the State’s network of food relief organizations (i.e., regional food banks, food … (hereafter, collectively referred to as vendors) to food relief organizations that then distribute the food to those … for conducting outreach to vendors, assisting food relief organizations in searching for specific food products, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has significantly expanded in the state in the last … mobile sports betting, particularly on young New Yorkers.” Gaming Revenues From SFY 2011-12 to 2022-23, state revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Department , Town of Franklin , Genesee County Industrial Development Agency , Greenville Fire District , … of Charlton – Internal Controls Overbilled Receivables for Water Operations (Saratoga County) In 2013, the board … the Office of State Comptroller since 2008. Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… all school districts to ensure that their health education programs recognize the multiple dimensions of health by … education program (IEP), schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and … curriculum, namely in the form of issued guidance and resources made available on its website. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York State … covered by the program reaching seven million for the first time in February 2021. Adults accounted for two-thirds … with monthly enrollment exceeding seven million for the first time according to a new report by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… does not have the resources to fully fund its $548 billion 20202024 capital program which is vital to improving riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… future employment are often failing to ready students for jobs that are in demand, are fast-growing, or pay higher … to teach students the skills needed to succeed in future jobs by providing hands-on learning in high school,” DiNapoli … across the state are often not preparing them for the jobs that are most needed or pay the best. My auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… Recent unemployment claims suggest that most of New York City’s job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus. The city now forecasts its economy will shrink by 12.9 percent in … for the first time since the Great Recession. “New York City has been the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 120 member firms, … percent of the employees in the city’s securities industry live in the city, with the largest commuter group (23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… programs, and operational and financial issues. In an era of limited resources, the Comptroller's Office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more … months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… even before the pandemic. 21 The high demand also led to price increases across the supply chain system. Freight rates … cited longer delivery times and higher prices. 22 Annual price increases, measured by the Consumer Price Index, are currently at their highest level in decades. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… use is justified, while ensuring that work is done safely and effectively.” The majority of overtime use was … Disabilities (OPWDD), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH). Together, the three agencies accounted for 65.3 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and … (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three years of rate reductions, pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Operational Advisory No. 29
… or Cancelling Refund, Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Checks Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller … procedures regarding refund, vendor, employee expense, and SSP checks that are returned and/or need to be reissued. The … – Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check Chapter XII.9.G - Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-sspTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, your … with a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at … New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, your … with a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at … Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, your … with a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Section 375e …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… The falsified vouchers sought payment for hotel stays, employee fringe benefits and continuing medical education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theft