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DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by … P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest … submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to promote healthy forests and increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSouthern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission – Financial Operations (2015M-149)
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Financial Operations 2015M149
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/09/11/southern-cayuga-lake-intermunicipal-water-commission-financial-operationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 809
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To explain the phasein period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/809-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementOpinion 2004-8
… medical, surgical and hospital benefits). Based on section 92-a, we have expressed the opinion that a municipal … care expenses (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-74, p 90). Neither section 92-a, however, nor any other statute, authorizes the … pursuant to paragraph … three … of subsection (a) of section one thousand one hundred thirteen of the insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisa Margaret Smith. "Mr. Parisi tried to steal millions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1427
… Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … above. Employees on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an … dollar). The number of hours for employees who have a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence are based on the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1427-2015-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1610
… who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 67 of the Laws of 2012, which implemented the 2009-2016 Agreement, including … Part-Time employees Agreement), between the State of New York and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1610-2017-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) for their fiscal year ending in 2024. DiNapoli’s office evaluated all non-calendar year local governments that filed their financial reports in … 2024 including 518 villages, most of which have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The scores, which are based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesHomeownership Rates in New York
… highest for Whites, followed by Asians, and Hispanics. 6 Black Americans have had the lowest rates, and the gap between White and Black homeownership averaged 26 percentage points nationally … 52 percent for Asian households, 34 percent for Black households, and 29 percent for Hispanic households in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 827
… To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay ( SAD ) for PEF employees. Affected Employees Employees working in … of Transportation or the Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation represented by PEF (Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/827-50000-retroactive-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sadNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking … Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget – Federal Fiscal Year 2018 or go to: … //osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2020/federal-budget-fiscal-year-2018.pdf View Interactive state-by-state comparison : or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… seeking to override the property tax cap required 60 percent voter approval (a “supermajority”) to pass, which … for school district budgets statewide more than tripled to 16 million votes cast amid the COVID19 lockdown for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… Officials at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses … during the period of September 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardOpinion 89-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - Conferences … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the … advances to employees to cover travel expenses incurred in connection with conventions, conferences or schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Community Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including … and community services, but the City uses the majority of funds for housing support. The program is authorized under … a metropolitan area. CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funds are also available for recovery from presidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the amount of service you have. “Accident” has a specific meaning with NYSLRS disability benefits. We determine whether … disability retirement must be submitted while you are in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. The law defines “in service” as: Being paid on the payroll; or On an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of … place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. However, auditors identified some … SUNY’s requirements to manage cost and could serve as best practice examples if more widely shared among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-120
… Professions (UUP) and provides for Discretionary Salary Increases for UUP (BU08 and BU41) employees. Payment … for each campus to submit their discretionary increases. Salary increases may be submitted in Pay Periods 16L and 17L, … paychecks dated 11/30/05 and 12/14/05. The Discretionary Salary Increases are effective: 7/01/05 for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-120-1-discretionary-salary-increase-suny-professional-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … identified several MTA employees who work and reside in New York City during their respective work weeks who are … reporting that they reside outside the city and avoiding New York City income tax. New York State Thruway Authority – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits