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NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s … $4.7 billion through FY 2022). However, only a small share of the savings are projected to come from efficiencies … in FY 2022. While the gaps are still relatively small as a share of city fund revenue (averaging 4 percent annually), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts and a stronger economy,”DiNapoli said. “Over the coming months, the MTA will have to work closely with its funding partners to close the $15 … borrowing to a record level. It remains to be seen how the MTA will fill the gap this time around, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseOpinion 90-12
… §§2105, 2607: CPLR 2105, which authorizes copies of papers to be certified by an attorney, does not apply to court orders submitted to a county treasurer under CPLR 2607 for the payment out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 98-24
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-i: A fire district which, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §209-i(1-a), accepts the services … for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law benefits accruing to the volunteer firefighter if injured during the time such … rendered. You ask whether a fire district which, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §209-i(1-a), accepts the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, … pension fund to the fullest extent." According to the indictment and statements made by the prosecutor at … to face these charges. Kanas was arraigned today on the indictment by Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… statute states that FFI tax proceeds should be distributed to fire departments and companies for the use and benefits of … be distributed between the fire companies in proportion to the active membership of each company. Proper distribution … the chief financial officer and is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, including the allocation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … claims auditing policy contains provisions related to the appointment and duties of the claims auditor, the … did not ensure that the appointed claims auditor reported to the board on a monthly basis. Auditors reviewed a sample …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… by limiting the property tax assessment of the land to its prescribed per-acre Agricultural Assessment Value … calculation in 2006 that caused subsequent years' AAVs to be incorrect, including those certified and communicated … to correct these 3,000 recipients' records. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… reality with more and more companies recognizing the need to adapt their businesses and address the financial risks … and we will continue engaging with portfolio companies to encourage climate risk management, strategic planning and … its Proxy Voting Guidelines by adding criteria clarifying how the Fund reviews companies’ preparedness for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Old Westbury , Town of Orangetown , Town of Portland , Rockville Centre Housing Authority , Village of … town officials did not adhere to those limits. Town of Portland – Water Operations (Chautauqua County) The town’s … Village of Old Westbury Town of Orangetown Town of Portland Rockville Centre Housing Authority Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Federal aid stabilized state finances, enabling New York to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts and preserve … reporting on plans to address inequities, including how projects will benefit communities disproportionately … specific dollar amounts or detailed information about how goals would be achieved. Other states are doing a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessOpinion 88-57
… that the town board shall have the power, with respect to a water district, to establish the water rates to be paid by consumers. In establishing such rates, a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Opinion 97-1
… LAW, §§62, 66, 71: A village housing authority is eligible to participate in a workers' compensation plan of the county … unless excluded by the county's rules and regulations. To the extent costs are apportioned to plan participants on the basis of full valuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-736
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate … February 22, 2022, provides for retroactive increases to the hourly rates effective 11/25/2017, 11/25/2018, and … 11/25/2017, 11/25/2018, and 12/25/2019. Transactions to process these retroactive rate increases may be entered in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-736-cuny-painter-and-supervisor-painter-retroactive-rateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2022 … Scientific & Technical Services BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreements … of $500 effective the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesGreat Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… significant investment of resources, and these assets need to be actively managed to ensure that they are adequately protected. Detailed … asset procedures without having a full understanding of how the District’s asset and maintenance management software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… 1, 2024 – May 28, 2025 We extended the audit period back to August 2021 to review the competitive process used by the District to purchase a custom pumper fire truck. We included this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… with Hudson Valley Electrical Construction Management Inc. to provide a TV radio system for various buildings at the … in Nassau County. $17.9 million with Mark Cerrone Inc. to reconstruct the central heating plant at Buffalo State … County. $4.6 million with Ingalls Site Development Inc. to reconstruct parking lots at Buffalo State University in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilPermanent COLA
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful … adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, that … Center. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller What is COLA? A COLA payment is an adjustment based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaDiNapoli: Four Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Out of Over $1.6 Million
… G. James, and Acting Medicaid Inspector General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced the arrests of four defendants for … essential resources from the health care delivery system,” Walsh said. “My office will continue to work closely with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-four-arrested-allegedly-defrauding-medicaid-out-over-16-million