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Identifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … in full, going forward. While cliffs could extend past FY 2026, the tool only focuses on this period as it includes the … expanded educational programs, housing assistance, mental health and health care initiatives, among others. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… equal what men earned the previous year, typically falls. (In 2022, Equal Pay Day was on March 15.) In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, … data published by the U.S. Census Bureau are for 2019. 2 In that year, median earnings for men in New York working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are … P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic’s disruption of the state’s child care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… to 12.8% of all Americans, according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas … who need them the most. This report is the first in a series examining poverty in New York. Subsequent reports will … to 128 of all Americans according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… was secured in 2022 and repair work began prior to 2024, but the audit notes as of August 2024, facade work had yet to be completed. Inoperable fire … it is unacceptable that families are being forced to live in unstable conditions. Based on State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsState Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
… your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by your own … from this service, voluntarily or involuntarily, and the disability is work-related, you may apply within two years of the discontinuance. If the disability is not work-related, you must apply within 90 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… claims processing system did not properly deny claims from pharmacies for controlled substances that exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsRegional State Park Police Disability (Section 363-e) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Eligibility You would be entitled to this disability benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Under … your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by your own … negligence, regardless of your years of service (for a disability not sustained in service, you must have at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/regional-state-park-police-disability-section-363-eDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… To search the complete list of school district fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … the value of the card if it isn't used." Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act … to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Growing Slowly
… grew by $177 million, or 2.4 percent, for the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, according to a … P. DiNapoli. Nineteen counties experienced an increase of more than 4 percent during this period. “While sales tax … across the state, the growth is the weakest since the end of the Great Recession,” said DiNapoli. “Sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-growing-slowlyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of … of Social Services and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Campus Foundations (Report 2016-S-93 ). About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… Attorney Hoovler thanked the city of Newburgh Police Department for their investigation, and the arrest of Aber. In addition, District … safeguards are put in place to deter this type of crime in the future." Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… were 1.6 percent higher than in 2013. Total tax receipts for April and May combined were $1.4 billion below year-ago …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the future. This system is … of Island Park (Nassau), Maybrook (Orange) and Valley Stream (Nassau) and the city of Yonkers (Westchester) were … in the “susceptible to fiscal stress” category; Valley Stream remains in the “moderate fiscal stress” category; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… million (phase 2) for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2003; and those with revenues less than $10 million ( phase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Objective Did Nichols Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive … 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. Seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… to exceed $45 million to liquidate deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter … are outstanding. Key Findings The Yonkers Public School District’s budget request is $589.4 million for … its budget. The City transferred $600,000 to its Community Development Fund, leaving a budget shortfall in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10Medicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through … are also entitled to health care benefits through the VA. While it is a veteran's choice to use a VA health care benefit or a Medicaid benefit, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefits