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Opinion 88-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … mayor would not have a prohibited conflict of interest in a purchase of real property from the village industrial … of interest would arise if the mayor of a village, in his private capacity, purchases a parcel of land from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Climate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… Climate Act requires that a minimum of 70% of statewide electric generation secured by load-serving entities … planning processes and restructure or repurpose the electric transmission infrastructure as needed to meet … generation, such as increased push to transition to electric vehicles by 2035 and the cancellation or delay in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… is on solid financial footing with new labor agreements in place, a strong economy and increased reserves,” DiNapoli … insurance savings and narrow its projected budget gaps.” In May, the city reached a new labor agreement with the … to the city by $3.4 billion, including $1.3 billion in recurring savings beginning in FY 2018. The financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… diabetes-related services costing more than $1.2 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, according to a report … DiNapoli said. “Preventing diabetes is difficult not only in New York but across the country. The state Department of … of diabetes prevention and the need for more progress in meeting this major health issue. Clearly, the battle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office … and substance abuse. The provider claimed $152,680 in costs that could not be substantiated or are not allowable … duplicate, unsubstantiated or inappropriate charges. In response to the Comptroller’s report and recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another … with a third party (the “Third Party Contractor”). In many cases, these contracts between the state agency and … conduit and enter into contract(s) “for” the state agency. In such situations, the third-party contract(s) entered into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… was arrested in May of 2021 along with SCSD teachers Nicole Murray and Tina DeCarlo. Murray and DeCarlo’s cases are still pending in court. Cecile appeared before Judge Gordon J. Cuffy in … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… grand larceny last September. They were sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay full … wrongdoing in Westchester, whether the victim is a person or an entity like the state retirement system,” Rocah … to help ensure that public funds are safeguarded.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… bulletin is to notify agencies that employee participation in tax-sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an … no longer responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax-sheltered … The 403(b) deductions will be end dated systematically in PayServ. The 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… reports to the following Towns: East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold . Audit … officials from the Towns of East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold (Towns) properly … whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton Riverhead Shelter Island Southampton and Southold Towns properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… to sexual harassment, racial discrimination or bias in the workplace,” DiNapoli said. “When companies turn a … civil rights violations within the workplace can result in substantial costs to companies, including fines and … of Fair Employment and Housing’s investigation resulted in litigation alleging discrimination, retaliation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). The adjusted rates will impact payments next State Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… and it is my hope it learns from the issues we found in this audit so they are not repeated.” The program was created in 2015 to make high-speed (100 megabits per second or Mbps) broadband service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Bullying and Drug-Related Incidents in Schools on the Rise
… during the pandemic. After returning to full in-person learning, reported bullying incidents in the city rose … Both saw similar increases after the return to in-person learning. When looking at bullying and cyberbullying in SY … 2019-20 and SY 2020-21 likely due to the shift to remote learning during this period. When students returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-bullying-and-drug-related-incidents-schools-riseDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… State tax receipts in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 exceeded the Enacted … greater than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the First Quarter Update to the Financial Plan, released … billion greater than they were through the same month in SFY 2020-21. “Strong tax collections halfway through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsQueens Centers for Progress – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of 3 and 5 years. For the purpose of this report, these programs are referred to as the SED preschool cost-based programs. QCP also operated other SED-approved programs: Evaluations and 1:1 Aides. However, payment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/queens-centers-progress-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our economic recovery lags the nation, … invasion of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, … fund new spending programs could create a “fiscal cliff” in the future. We must remember this influx of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Teacher (SEIT), Special Class (SC), and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) programs to disabled children … Just Kids reports to SED on its annual CFRs. The State in turn reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the statutory … 30, 2014, Just Kids reported approximately $53.7 million in reimbursable costs for its SED Programs. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/just-kids-early-childhood-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual