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Opinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… million), or the member’s eligibility was flagged to be closed but was not officially ended and premiums continued to … be paid ($65 million). Even when DOH and Local Districts closed the eligibility of members identified by the PARIS … in premium payments for members whose eligibility was closed or not properly closed, and recover the payments where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… initiatives have helped New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget generate a projected year-end surplus of $3.9 billion that will be used to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year, helping the … cuts. As a result, the city has restored $73 million in FY 2024 and an average of more than $200 million annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local … of taxes, leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $660 million – an increase of $105 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that … those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have stolen," Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… probation. As part of Burlew's sentence, he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that … those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have stolen," Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during the pandemic … – especially those that lost loved ones in nursing homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year by my … to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes. It also found that, under the direction of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… responsibility determinations, OSC’s BOC must have a letter on file with the department head’s original signature … An agency can remove an authorized signatory by sending a letter to OSC’s BOC, identifying the signatory name to be … the list. The department head or designee must sign the letter. It is the responsibility of each agency to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… totaled $36.1 billion through the first half of New York's 2017-18 fiscal year, $386.6 million below the latest … tax collections and cuts to federal programs combine for a triple threat of budgetary risks," DiNapoli said. "Any … tax receipts continue to fall below projections, next year's projected gap may grow. Through September, personal income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… to fall short of the previous year in December, down $86.6 million, or 5.5 percent, from 2019. State Operating Funds … As of December 31, the General Fund held a balance of $16.6 billion, $2 billion higher than DOB projections, and $8.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced … DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering … Thomas P DiNapoli Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… use of an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year … Fringe Benefits are taxable income that must be included in the employee’s taxable gross wages. This income is … Regulations. Agencies should have an established process in place requiring employees to substantiate their business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… In the NYC metro area, it is food (13 percent); in the Los Angeles metro area, it is transportation (16 percent). … 9.1% Dallas 2.7% 1.0% 3.4% 9.0% Nation 1.9% 1.5% 2.6% 8.5% Los Angeles 2.7% 1.9% 2.2% 8.5% Minneapolis 2.3% 1.2% 3.0% … Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID19 pandemics impact on the States labor force was more severe than in other states the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… of the Budget’s (DOB) Enacted Budget Financial Plan forecast by $1.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash … Division of the Budgets DOB Enacted Budget Financial Plan forecast by $17 billion according to the monthly State Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… the level in 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide … the level in 2000 according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… should be aware of in planning for employee award programs and the requirements of the Office of the State … Comptroller (OSC) for approving payment for these types of programs. This section addresses Cash and Non-Cash awards associated with all merit award programs including longevity awards, performance awards, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsXVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… which requires that a budgetary comparison be included in the financial statements for the general fund and major … special revenue funds. The budgetary report presented in the State's BFS reflects a comparison of the original and … plan to the GAAP basis financial statements is disclosed in the notes to required supplementary information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentation