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New York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 29. “With the cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryMTA’s Paratransit Program: An Overview
Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2024.pdfReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… established by the Act. The Department assesses the fees on Title V facilities based on their self-reported emissions … is required to perform a biennial audit of the Program. Key Findings The Department generally has adequate procedures … deficit would be $70.7 million as of March 31, 2017. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve monitoring systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/12/report-title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balanceDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) assets managed by … which DiNapoli expanded in 2008. The program seeks out smaller, talented firms and as they succeed, increases … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to str …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. … for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 unauthorized electronic disbursements and … and city council agreed with the audit’s findings and said they would work with the new city comptroller to undertake a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… by Lake Grove and Mountain Lake to establish daily reimbursement rates for services provided to their respective … in inappropriate and/or unsupported costs claimed for reimbursement by these facilities. Such costs included … identified in our report and, as appropriate, revise the reimbursement rates for Lake Grove and Mountain Lake and seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycLife Changes: What if I Leave Public Employment?
NYSLRS members who leave public employment have specific rights depending on their tier and years of service credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1800-leaving-public-employment.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2011-12 Enacted Budget, May 2011
The severity of the recent major recession and the fragile economic recovery have made forecasting difficult for states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2011-12.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency … and other revenue sources. Coordination of these services is undertaken at the local, regional and state levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesCareer and Technical Education
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationOpinion 95-31
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) … in the State (see, e.g., 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-11, p 24). It is apparent that section 207-m, by its express … increases pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. May 24, 2000 Christina Lomolino, Esq., Corporation Counsel City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… fund in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… P. DiNapoli . The population in secure juvenile justice facilities has grown, straining staff’s ability to properly … state’s juvenile justice centers,” DiNapoli said. “These facilities are meant to provide safe housing and services to … or mental health issues facing the young people in these facilities.” The state Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … report found that average asking rents showed little change in the early stages of the pandemic, but began to fall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for … our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the state is making progress with its capital planning, New York needs a … to fall to about 23 percent by SFY 2018-19. While some debt is appropriate for the state’s capital program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtContact Us
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