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Opinion 90-55
… ch 965) which, inter alia , permitted municipalities to apply for an accidental disability retirement, a retirement … accidental disability pension, if a firefighter does not apply, and to terminate salary payments to disabled … or modify the rights of disabled firefighters whose jobs are eliminated subsequent to the occurrence of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 93-29
… may designate as an official newspaper any publication meeting the requirements of Public Officers Law, §70-a and … . former Village Law, §89[8], repealed by L 1972, ch 892; Town Law, §64[11]). The Village Law, however, does make … designation as the official newspaper of any county, city, town, village or other political or civil subdivision of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29DiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… tax revenues, and planned savings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … fund revenue, in line with pre-pandemic levels. DiNapoli’s report notes that while the city’s current financial … to emerge during the plan period as well. DiNapoli’s report also found that the city anticipates $6.6 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… in 2019 at the same rate as Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, it would have received another … other transit systems, the MTA also receives a portion of toll subsidies from MTA Bridge & Tunnel crossings. DiNapoli noted tolls generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropState Agencies Bulletin No. 2228
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 20232024 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2228-fiscal-year-2023-2024-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… to Internal Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social … Verified of “ SSN not in file (never issued to anyone)”: Verify that the employee’s correct SSN has been entered in … should retain a copy of each letter and any response from the employee for four (4) calendar years in the event of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedOpen Book New York
… Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller DiNapoli believes New Yorkers deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency … spending priorities using the Comptroller's Open Book New York. Also see Additional Financial Information . State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… to Internal Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social … Verified of “ SSN not in file (never issued to anyone)”: Verify that the employee’s correct SSN has been entered in … should retain a copy of each letter and any response from the employee for four (4) calendar years in the event of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… time. After several months and prompted by the audit, the provider located the resident in a rehabilitation facility … Each resident is supposed to have a support plan that details the services they need, but the audit found plans … meetings were not held. Strengthen Oversight of Provider Work Plans Contract work plans vary by provider. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would undo a U.S. … Department (DOL) rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider … DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would undo a US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary … how they affect your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Hampton … District , Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School and South Colonie Central School District . “In an era of limited … that were not authorized by the school by-laws or policy. South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopt and establish appropriate policies and procedures for the activity fund and did not provide adequate oversight. … to allow district officials to determine if they were made for appropriate student activities. East Quogue Union Free … assurance that non-instructional employees are being paid for time actually worked and earning leave accruals to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsLocation Service Providers
… The State Comptroller, whose longstanding view is that the rightful owners should claim their abandoned funds without charge, strongly encourages everyone to contact the … The State Comptroller whose longstanding view is that the rightful owners should claim their abandoned funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire safety of buildings) within their jurisdictions for the … of New York State (Fire Code) requires an approved fire safety plan and evacuation plan to be prepared and maintained … and Poughkeepsie) did not review or approve fire safety or evacuation plans. Of the 96 buildings visited, 73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… policy actions undercut our nation's ability to live up to its obligations under the agreement. Such commitments … global low carbon economy. "I will continue to stand-up and be vocal when this Administration actively undermines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $67.3 billion through Feb. 28, a decline of $481 million or 0.7 percent from the … the Financial Plan released with the Executive Budget on Feb. 23. "While tax collections for much of this fiscal year … State tax collections totaled $673 billion through Feb 28 a decline of $481 million or 07 percent from the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Lyons Central School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union … whether existing balances are appropriate and necessary. Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive … Central School District Lyons Central School District Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2