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NYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… city projects budget gaps of $3.3 billion in FY 2020, $2.9 billion in FY 2021 and $2.3 billion in FY 2022. The financial plan includes … during the financial plan period to help fund the 2017-2021 round of bargaining. If the economic terms of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according … of State's Division of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing the 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers … the division referred only two cases to legal counsel for further enforcement, versus 29 in 2015 and 2014 combined. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions … or timely action to hold water systems accountable for required follow-up, such as notifying the public. Of the … lacked evidence that system operators notified the public for 58 violations (46 percent), including six with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … financial reports. In addition, the town’s procedures for auditing claims were not in compliance with town law. … have not established formal policies or procedures for handling and recording cash receipts. Town of Kiantone – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… by and let that happen. Corporate sponsors should stand up for human rights and the respect and equality symbolized in … their reputations and shareholder value. There’s no excuse for being silent on these issues.” The letters cite the … rights of LGBT people are not acceptable. The obligation for these companies to strive toward responsible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… instances there was no documentation that staff looked for them or brought them back to their classrooms or that the … The audit checked the 10 schools' incident reports for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 schools years. During that … include: 50 incidents of assault with a physical injury, for example: At IS 27 in Staten Island, a student pushed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsOpinion 90-40
… mayor to attend a meeting of the board of trustees, may cast two votes, one in his or her capacity as trustee and the … whether voluntarily or by mandate, he has only one vote to cast. (101 NYS2d at 949-950). The court held, therefore, that … the mayor to attend a meeting of the board of trustees may cast two votes one in his or her capacity as trustee and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 89-8
… for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to establishment by school district in Adirondack Park) … for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to establishment by a school district in Adirondack Park) … Park may establish a repair reserve fund pursuant to General Municipal Law, §6-d without the prior consent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Opinion 88-28
… Town Law, §64(11). The place of publication of a newspaper is a question of fact [1982 Opns St Comp, No. 82-307 … class mail matter in the post office of a city within the county in which the town is located; (2) a weekly newspaper … the City of New York, was "published" in the Borough of Manhattan, rather than the Borough of Queens, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 2122
… since 12/31/2021, and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Reason Code ACV to identify employees who should not be included in the automatic system termination program. Affected … system terminations will be processed on 04/06/2023 for both Administration and Institution cycles. Control-D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2122-automatic-system-termination-employees-not-paid-more-one-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 2092
… agencies that the pensionable overtime (OT) earnings limit for Tier 6 members of the New York City Employee Retirement … York City Board of Education Retirement System (NYCBERS) for the 2023 plan year is $19,729.00. Affected Employees Tier … NYCBERS are affected. Background OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2092-2023-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical assistance like home delivered meals, … care services because the agency is not doing enough to monitor the service providers it hires, according to an … ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesXVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… agencies to close fixed year appropriation accounts and cancel any remaining balances by September 30th of the … exempted from the M-Year legislation, must be closed and remaining balances canceled by the lapse date. All State … should review expiring grant documents to ensure payments and disbursements are correctly posted to M-Year affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 totaled $121.1 billion — … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for SFY 2021-22 were $38.8 billion higher than the previous … than the most recent forecast; $724 million set aside for public employee health insurance costs; $843 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-728
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s … record is incorrect and can be corrected prior to the raise processing, CUNY must submit these transactions prior to 01/26/2022 to allow automatic raise processing. Control-D Report Available After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-728-february-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1000-generalDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The latest numbers are good news for the city, thanks to strong market returns and the influx … recovery, while revising economic expectations, planning for slower employment gains but faster growth in economic … by $390 million annually beginning in FY 2023. Subsidies for the MTA that are not included in the plan amount to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… December, $5 billion or 4.8 percent higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $2.7 billion, primarily from federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2020, and ended the quarter with an estimated value of $247.7 … the ongoing market volatility, our pension fund is strong and well-diversified and ready to meet any ups and downs. Investment gains will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the second quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 … strong and well-diversified, but gains are clearly fragile in this volatile financial climate. Wall Street continued to exceed expectations in the quarter, but Main Street is suffering. Our economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at … requiring a defendant on probation to pay their victim for losses and/or damages sustained as a result of the … criminal offense. Restitution may include reimbursement for medical bills, counseling expenses, loss of earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victims