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DiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… to increase its reserves to cushion against the potential for federal budget cuts and the possible roll back of the … revenues (averaging 4.4 percent). In addition, the budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion. If … $7.8 billion in FY 2018. The President's proposed budget for the federal fiscal year 2018, which begins on October 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… exploitation annually in the United States. New York City (NYC) reported an average of just 2,249 such children each … Local Departments of Social Services, including the NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS) – which is … ACS was selected to plan and distribute these funds in NYC, and until 2020 provided some of the funds to the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and operation, for submission to the comptroller for audit, shall be made by the head of the department, or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… tax receipts met or exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels for the same period. Some of the regions with the strongest … and the Capital District (15.4%). Sales tax receipts for New York City totaled $2.1 billion in the third quarter, … retail trade report shows strong year-over-year growth for the third quarter, especially in sectors such as gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… sector, it is important to be realistic and prepared for potential economic challenges in the coming year.” Tax … were $499 million or 19.9 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds receipts totaled $111.9 … were $2.4 billion or 6.8 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending of just over $104.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… still need to be addressed, including the growing need for affordable housing.” “I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for conducting research that is invaluable to promoting … our past to ensure that we work towards the best future for our small businesses and residents,” said New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the fiscal year now $142.3 million higher than … be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing … May tax receipts were $166 million higher than projections for the month, but were 4.6 percent lower than a year ago, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… consumer advocates offer a number of other recommendations for individuals, which are detailed in this report. As policy … continuing reports of major data breaches, and dramatic increases in reported cases of identity theft make clear that … risks of identity theft and reverse recent troubling increases in such crimes. 1 Government documents or benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… obtain medical services or medical insurance coverage and for a variety of other purposes. Identity thefts have surged … has compiled identity theft complaints related to COVID-19 for 2020 through mid-March 2021, reporting 3,617 in New York. … the pandemic, which included looking at complaints, large increases in payments, new programs and criteria, and changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020Travel Advisory No. 17
… , the employee’s supervisor and the agency are responsible for ensuring its employees, particularly those assigned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesData Breach
… – Signed into law on December 22, 2021 as Chapter 796 of the Laws of 2021 – A.7612 (Otis) - Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to notify, within 24 hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/data-breachDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… that have not demonstrated that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … to adapt to the low-carbon future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like those in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest … as its efforts to assess the quality of those services for the periods both prior to and after contract renewal … City’s administration estimated that, despite initial cost increases, spending would “break even” by 2019 due to savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an … services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2020. Affected Employees Employees with … The amount of the taxable value is not considered salary for the purposes of computing retirement benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… year were $2.5 billion lower than last year, but were $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of … $422.5 million above last year, and $1.4 billion above DOB’s latest projections. “December’s tax receipts were better than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … P. DiNapoli said. "This should serve as a warning to those who would blur the line between their public duty and … false monthly reports to the town supervisor. Hart is also barred from serving in public office as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… of $3.9 billion that will be used to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year, helping the city balance its FY … now while revenues are strong and formalizing a policy for managing reserves in the future. “New York City has … to its residents. Preparation and transparency will be key for the city to navigate financial uncertainty.” Strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, … conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to firefighters and other first responders during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Mattel Inc., one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has … of the Fund's proposal: 2017 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Nisource Inc. 2016 J.M. Smucker Co. Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola Enterprises Raytheon Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosure