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… apply to members who retire on or after: April 1, 2024, for Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Tier 6. April … of retirement; and Any payments made for time not worked. Retroactive Payments Retroactive payments are lump sum payments you receive from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … state’s lead prevention program. This is a serious issue and the department needs to make sure all lead-poisoned … Prevention Program. The program, designed to develop and coordinate activities to prevent lead poisoning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported and … the city council has not yet authorized the budgeted increases in rates that are needed to realize these revenues. … includes appropriations of $1.9 million in termination salary payments, yet expenditures have averaged $2.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (School-Age Program): Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on NYSARC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on NYSARC’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background NYSARC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-school-age-program-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… and public authorities are to establish annual goals for such participation (expressed as a percentage of its total contract spending for the year, net of exemptions and exclusions), make a "good … to DED total contract expenditures of $18.7 million for fiscal year 2013-14, $13.9 million for fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … that ends June 30 and found that in addition to a state salary, 20 were paid nearly $1.8 million by UBF. Four of … and UBF. For example, one individual received a state salary of $351,438 while also receiving $308,453 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… in the five boroughs since 2009 (38 percent), followed by Queens (24 percent),Manhattan (20 percent), Bronx (15 … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthOpinion 88-70
… of Town of Warrensburg , 90 AD2d 916, 456 NYS2d 873, mot for lv to app den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Meredith v … effect, and that municipal moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-80, p 120; 1986 … requiring mandatory or permissive referenda, respectively, for certain local laws). However, there may be referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… Resorts World New York City Casino is directed to NYRA for enhanced purses, operational support and capital … from VLT operations, NYRA reported an annual surplus for each year in the audit period of Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2014. For the three years audited, NYRA received about $318 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… pre-pandemic norms with city funds making up 72.1% of total revenues, the largest share since FY 2020. Federal … billion surplus to carry into FY 2024 to prepay a portion of spending in that year. The reported surplus could rise … better-than-anticipated tax collections since the release of the city’s April financial plan. The city also raised its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in … Stewardship and Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for overseeing required recycling and waste disposal efforts … established itself as the major vehicle for recycling rechargeable batteries for retailers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… that employees actually worked the hours paid. For example, the president made 109 changes to the time sheet … Library records show the custodian was paid $32,438 for the six-month period from January 2012 through June 2012. … with timekeeping requirements; implement procedures for payroll processing; require documented justification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… User Accounts (Greene County) District officials did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network … to prevent unauthorized use or access. Officials did not develop a comprehensive acceptable use policy, monitor … – Procurement (Tompkins County) District officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Pre-Pandemic Migration Trends
… updated. Policymakers can utilize this data as a resource for evaluating the impacts of changing economic conditions … income tax is the single largest state revenue source for New York, accounting for two of every three tax dollars,” DiNapoli said. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-report-pre-pandemic-migration-trendsVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… enacted by the State Legislature, most frequently for capital purposes. Section 40-a further provides that no … appropriation made as an advance shall be made available for expenditure until a written repayment agreement is … the State Finance Law, Repayment Agreements are not needed for Capital Appropriations or bond fund reimbursable Loans or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… had a sufficient number of treatment programs available for problem gamblers or whether OASAS’ limited resources were … of Health, Medicaid Program: Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program … also receiving opioids as part of a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. These recipients may have received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Attorney Hoovler. “I thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for all the work his office did in this investigation, and for working with us on this report. I hope this report will … to receiving $90,000 in payments from Cozzolino’s firm for merely attending 20 meetings and “a couple” of phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionSubway Wait Assessment
… progress toward its goal of providing reliable service for its customers and federal, State, and local government … On July 25, 2017, in response to the Board’s demand for performance improvements, the MTA released the Subway … service provided is not captured in the WA calculation. For example, the Number 1 train, a local service train that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… promoting accountability and reducing opportunities for financial mismanagement.” For fiscal year 2023, 246 (46%) … fiscal standing and determining whether property tax increases are justified or needed. Auditors found 26 of the … had incomplete records, including five that had tax levy increases exceeding 10%. Village boards are also required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… sound commerce and industry through governmental action for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic … financial assistance must provide a reason why, if not for the financial assistance provided by NYCIDA, the company … that address factors related to the projects selected for financial assistance. Specifically, NYCIDA did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses