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Who to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… Employees who are eligible for membership, but chose not to join NYSLRS; Retirees (from any of the eight public … means we will already have it on hand if they choose to join at a later date, saving you considerable time and … you. They are not public employees and are not eligible to join NYSLRS. To determine whether someone is an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance Democracy works best when … This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works for decades. The PCFP will strengthen democracy, … running for state office the opportunity to participate in a voluntary public campaign financing system, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeOpinion 2005-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement … for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, … area ranks first among the top 10 metropolitan areas in the nation for number of transportation, warehousing and … Transportation Authority employment, which falls under the public sector) lost the greatest number of jobs over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… clerk Stephanie Burlew. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public funds by pocketing parking permit fees; code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Housing authority officials have worked effectively to maintain a strong financial position by controlling … The board did not routinely audit and approve claims prior to payment. Instead, claims were audited and approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2001-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in Contract (municipal officer or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… Key Findings The Treasurer made duplicate payments to 11 vendors totaling more than $17,000, including … $3,200 that District officials did not find prior to our audit. District officials did not competitively bid a … appropriate supporting documentation. Audit all payments to ensure they are District obligations and based on original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report … Yorkers. The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 and managed by the Broadband Program Office (BPO), a … Development (ESD)—focused on closing the digital divide in the State. The Program was designed to ensure that every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 … 30, 2019, the Fund had 38.6 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 15.3 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… more than one million students attending New York City’s public schools. That opportunity cannot be squandered. The … new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … from COVID-19, and more than 13,000 contracted the virus in its residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. … emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, … recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped statewide … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 39 percent in the first quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… York City’s restaurant industry had 23,650 establishments in 2019, provided 317,800 jobs, paid $10.7 billion in total wages citywide and delivered nearly $27 billion in taxable sales, but many restaurants and bars have closed … New York Citys restaurant industry had 23650 establishments in 2019 provided 317800 jobs paid $107 billion in total wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Village of Allegany , Baldwin Public Library , Town of Charleston , Comsewogue Public Library , Endwell Fire District , Lily Dale Volunteer … did not maintain diesel fuel inventory records. Baldwin Public Library – Payroll (Nassau County) Auditors found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the March … than forecast by the state Division of the Budget DOB in the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Treatment Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire Company , Shelter Rock Public Library District and the City of Utica. “In today’s … that department money is appropriately spent. Dansville Public Library – Procurement (Steuben County) The board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0