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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%

… the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percent

DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future

… greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the Fund’s long-term value through sustainable investments … greenhouse gas GHG emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Funds Fund longterm investments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-future

DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending

… corporate contributions to any campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, or to influence the general public with respect to an election or referendum. According to the report “ Collision Course ,” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-political

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-358

… Blazer Allowance Payment will be processed in a separate check dated 12/17/2025. There is no direct deposit for these … of eligible titles); and Have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason … paycheck stub. This payment will be made in a separate check regardless of when it is paid. The separate check will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-358-december-2025-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-and

Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)

… Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Report 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with … disabilities (IDD). People with IDD face significant health issues making them more vulnerable in an emergency. For …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-follow

Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)

… coverage. The Essential Plan should be the primary payer and Medicaid, as secondary payer, should pay any remaining liabilities, such as … as a liable third-party health insurance (i.e., primary payer). Key Findings DOH officials made some progress in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan

DiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short

… and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that inadequate state oversight led to missed visits and delayed service … Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-short

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.1

… by employees if the employee has received sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes … to initiate the 509, Unemployment Insurance deduction. The notice will include the employee’s name, social security … Deduction code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed. The notice will include the employee’s Empl ID, the total amount …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23681-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2368

… by employees if the employee has received sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes … to initiate the 509, Unemployment Insurance deduction. The notice will include the employee’s name, social security … Deduction code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed. The notice will include the employee’s Empl ID, the total amount …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2368-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and-new

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The states Medicaid program paid more than $60000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction ED drugs and treatments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offenders

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018

… capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … 10 villages. "After two years of tax growth being limited to less than one percent, inflation has crept up resulting in … rising fixed costs and limited budget options. I continue to urge local officials to exercise caution when crafting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018

DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses

… account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state … Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for special needs children, usually at the … SEIT program. To qualify for reimbursement, expenses have to meet SED’s criteria and include documentation to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expenses

DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds

… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-funds

New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20

… New York’s 529 College Savings Program, the popular college savings investment tool, is marking 20 years of … New Yorks 529 College Savings Program the popular college savings investment tool is marking 20 years of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20

Opinion 93-27

… part-town activities. The term "part-town activities" is defined for this purpose to mean, in pertinent part, … villages ..." (Tax Law, §1262[f][4]). "General town taxes" is defined as "[t]axes levied for any town purpose, including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-27

Opinion 92-29

… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (applicability of General … filling vacancy in office of police commissioner) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Commissioner (applicability … consisting of a commissioner, deputy commissioner and a uniformed force. The commissioner, who for purposes of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29

Opinion 92-26

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New York must be … Concerning the procedures by which the expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26

DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments

… decentralized and not administered uniformly, resulting in errors that are costing taxpayers, according to an audit … payments made to 41 (91 percent) of the employees in almost every type of payment made to them, including … of these types of payroll payments. They identified errors in 97 percent of the additional payments tested. In total, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-payments

Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)

… service limits (such as one clinic that billed 41 dental exams for one recipient over three years when the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excess

Dynamic Center Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… SEIT Program services through rates set by SED. Dynamic’s reimbursement rate is based on financial information, … by our audit and adjust Dynamic’s CFRs and tuition reimbursement rates, as appropriate. Remind Dynamic officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/dynamic-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual