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Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)

… of being equipped to make financial decisions that support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies—a point that the COVID-19 pandemic, … and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-follow

DiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies

… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, environmental and … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gas

DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion

… $43.8 billion, $3 billion lower than the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to the monthly State … and New York continues to withhold billions of dollars in spending due to the fiscal impact of the coronavirus … This is due to several factors including an increase in federal Medicaid reimbursements and according to the state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion

Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance

… Many local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into … systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, software, Internet access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governance

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1037

… to collect an overpayment, OSC will request refunds only for those that fall within the statute of limitations. … tax deduction should contact their tax advisor. Note: If only a portion of the original overpayment is recovered in … and/or a refund related to that portion of the recovery only. If it takes more than one year to recover an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1037-taxation-recovered-salary-overpayments

Town of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)

… more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The Board gave taxpayers the impression that … Town operations when these taxes were intended to fund highway operations. During our audit period, from 2018 … and made transfers totaling $869,428 to each applicable highway fund. Key Recommendation Adopt budgets that more …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112

Veterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli

… individuals. Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoli

Town of Colchester – Financial Condition (2016M-376)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period … reasonable levels of fund balance to be maintained. From 2013 through 2015, the Board underestimated revenues by … of unassigned, committed and reserved fund balances and how and when committed and reserved funds will be used. Adopt …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-colchester-financial-condition-2016m-376

New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages

… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over … in the nation in 2017. Nonprofit wages varied widely, with educational services having the highest average annual … Health care – the largest nonprofit industry – along with education and social assistance, represented more than …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wages

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022

… the impact of the gas tax holiday, was one of the main drivers for sales tax growth in 2022, reaching a higher rate … demand for goods cooled somewhat during the year, the price of those goods continued to rise, sustaining high …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022

DiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison

… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in … deprive him of his basic needs is simply reprehensible. Devin Zielinski now faces the consequences of his crimes in … the Schodack Police Department, we have been able to hold Devin Zeilinski accountable for these criminal actions. I am …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prison

DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments

… New York States Medicaid system made as much as $121 million in inappropriate payments during 2015 including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-payments

XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures

… Section 40 states the Commissioner of Transportation may terminate the contractor’s employment under the contract …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-sureties

DiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges

… 944,000 jobs were lost in March and April, the largest job loss since the Great Depression. The unemployment rate, which … 20.4 percent in June, the highest level in 44 years. The loss represented one-fifth of the jobs in the city and erased … the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic and the city’s recovery. The city expects a strong rebound next year but the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challenges

Performance Incentive Program

… by far, even though it already compensates its executive team at levels that often exceed those of its peers. Based on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-program

DiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow

… at many agencies, DEC spending was down more than $105 million through December. In addition to fiscal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-grow

Opinion 89-16

… foreign fire insurance moneys, the moneys may be expended only in the manner prescribed by the special act (see e.g. … Generally, such special acts provide that such moneys may only be used for the care and relief of indigent or disabled …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16

DiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic

… and forfeitures, licenses and permits, interest income, rental income and other “miscellaneous revenues” reached an … licenses, permits and franchises, interest income, and rental income. One-time payments include non-recurring items … fines and forfeitures licenses and permits interest income rental income and other miscellaneous revenues reached an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemic