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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … erode the fabric of societal cohesion and inclusivity. 2 New York State’s Hate Crimes Act of 2000 was intended “to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Recreation and Historic Preservation $5 million to the Boy Scouts of America for the purchase of land in Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… of audits that led to legislative changes that granted the Comptroller’s office audit authority to examine these … with disabilities a quality learning experience, but over the last decade, we have found a persistent pattern of … Hebrew Academy is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization providing programs to children with disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-589
… not equal to the ‘five-year step’. No Increment – Salary Off Step If the increment code is 0701 and the salary is not equal to one of the salary steps. Salary Off Step If the increment code is 0703 and the salary is not … not equal to the ‘five-year step’. No Increment – Salary Off Step If the increment code is 0701 and the salary is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-589-july-2017-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsOpinion 97-19
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance … bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a prohibited conflict of interest in the fire district's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 2000-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TOWN LAW §§197, 197-a: If a town, on behalf of a water district, contracts with a water authority for the … Whether a town on behalf of a water district may enter into a contract with a water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17Opinion 94-29
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … indigent spouse in appeals from Family Court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022; FAMILY COURT ACT, §1118: The … advance. (b) The clerks of the appellate divisions of the supreme court and the clerk of the court of appeals are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… Effective Dates PayServ 9.2 changes are effective at Go Live, scheduled for March 15, 2021. Affected Employees … terminated after January 1, 2015 will be converted at Go Live. All active 403(b) General Deductions (Deduction Codes … view suspense codes and amounts on Review Paycheck. They do not appear on employee advices or paystubs. Benefit Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… by disrupting operations, decreasing ridership, and severely reducing revenues; however, these authorities … pandemic deficits. If ridership continues to languish and does not return to pre-pandemic levels, the authorities … Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second … map below. New Jersey led the nation with a 4.4 percentage point decline. Unfortunately, a deeper dive into the Bureau … declined by nearly 363,000 last month, a 2.3 percentage point drop from August (based on preliminary figures), while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… partially implemented, and three were not implemented. CVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate … prescription drug coverage under Empire Plan Medicare Rx. CVS Caremark, which contracted with Civil Service to administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDeath of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement, the DRO on file is vacated (nullified). NYSLRS must calculate the member’s future pension benefit without regard to equitable distribution. The entire … the member. If an ex-spouse dies after the member retires, NYSLRS will stop payments to the ex-spouse after receiving a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… recorded using proper accounting procedures. The town’s fund balance accounts had errors totaling $833,153. For example, the general town-wide fund was understated by $337,470 and the highway part-town … in the main operating funds. Henrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) Tax Proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-114
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … Services Unit – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the eligibility criteria are … Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No DH114 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-114-april-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-116
… rating date; and Did not receive a performance advance in April 2021. Promotion Recalculation Employees who would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-116-october-2021-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceOther Bulletin No. 58
… processing for Administration Pay Period 8L. If the agency does not submit the transaction to withhold the full value of … or more years, the agency must submit a transaction to make the LLS payment. The following employees will become … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-58-april-2021-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… scams are eventually detected under the watchful eye of law enforcement," said United States Postal Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … his office completed audits of the Barker Central School District , Cheektowaga Central School District , … to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Kiantone , Town of Lewisboro , Village of Mill Neck , Saratoga Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden , Town of … at least in part, from unrealistic budget estimates. Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (Saratoga … Town of Kiantone Town of Lewisboro Village of Mill Neck Saratoga Springs Public Library Town of Sweden Town of Tyrone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Office between 296 and 2,092 days late. Town of Groton – Long-Term Planning (Tompkins County) Town officials did not … of total repair costs during the audit period. Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (Nassau County) The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits