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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… foot the bill. These shadow governments are responsible for the bulk of our hefty debt burden and are used to provide … would be created to identify new resources to help pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge. To date, however, the … & Poor’s Rating Services lowered their credit ratings for the Authority, citing factors that included uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and manageable out-year budget gaps … accepted the UFT pattern to nearly 60 percent. To help pay for the new labor agreements, the city and the unions have … is strong today, the possibility of an economic setback increases with each year. The national economic recovery has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … from charges that Mr. Eletz stole over $275,000 in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased … York State for an additional $124,987. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year is uncertain.” Tax … lower than projections from the Enacted Budget. Spending for local assistance programs totaled $39.2 billion and was … billion, higher than last year. Local assistance includes increases in Medicaid and public health, offset by declines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. … The announced rates will apply to each employer's salary base during the period April 1, 2015 through March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… year-over-year growth since 2013. "This is welcome news for municipalities, as local revenues have been under … in the fourth quarter of 2016 (3.8 percent) statewide. For most regions except New York City, 2017 growth was … New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley, all with annual increases exceeding 4 percent. Lagging somewhat were the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Bronx and four upstate counties, according to DiNapoli's report. SFY 2012-13 Recipients Prevalence Rate Schenectady … public asthma programs to those most in need, DiNapoli's report concludes. Declines in asthma-related deaths and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, individually and as successors-in-interest to Mobil Oil Corporation and Mobil Corporation, … for remediation of the oldest of the spill locations in 1989. Remediation efforts occurred under the supervision … sites were operated as gas stations, some of which were in operation as early as the 1930’s. The eight sites included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and especially vital for businesses, remote workers, online education and health … with slow, satellite-based internet that is inadequate for today’s needs. The state is now embarking on another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessStreet Construction-Related Permits
… over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other work on a city street or sidewalk … Permit Management and Construction Control is responsible for overseeing all construction-related permitting. The … (Permit Office) provides customer service for all applicants, registers permittees, reviews and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) … to Twilight participants. As the program coordinator, Jason Cecile was in charge of the Twilight teaching schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and … uncovered this fraud, and she will now be held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to protect the … on October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and … competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid a total of $37,637. In addition, officials made … soliciting competition. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System … ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for long-term, steady returns helps ensure our state’s … reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-111
… Unit (RRSU) Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … 1 to eligible DC 37 RRSU employees based on the 2019 Salary Schedule (currently in effect). Effective Dates The … are equated to a grade (Grade 001-032) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-111-october-2020-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… directly with providers. The expenditure of these funds is governed by the Aid to Localities Spending Plan Allocation … CFR for compliance with appendices of the CFR Manual. ILI is a not-for-profit provider serving Dutchess, Orange, … and other information reported by providers on their CFRs is accurate, documented, properly calculated, and allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… and long-lasting damage that could impair regional transit for decades, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … as parts of the economy reopen, fare and toll revenues for 2020 through 2023 are projected to be $10.3 billion lower … commuter railroad service by 50 percent. Fares and toll increases may rise beyond the 4 percent hikes already planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-history