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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionOpinion 91-48
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … record of the governing board's proceedings. A "contract", for purposes of article 18, is defined in General Municipal … to the planning board is not a contract within the meaning of article 18 and, as a result, that section 801 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Bet on the Farm: Farmland Protection as a Strategy for Economic Growth and Renewal, October 2010
New York State's Farmland Protection Program was created in 1992 to preserve high quality working farmland and to reduce pressures on farm families to sell the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-farmland-protection-2010.pdfOpinion 89-56
… the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (authority to make incentive payments to employees who report health care … or pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, for cash incentive payments to employees who identify health care … established a self-insured health insurance plan. As an incentive for employees to help identify charges made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Tuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… Purpose To determine whether Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … To determine whether Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… the following statement on Mayor Adams' executive budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024: “The city has laid its fiscal … executive budget provides a more transparent accounting for new costs associated with collective bargaining wage … to Eliminate the Gap (PEG). “While the budget is balanced for FY 2024, the city faces challenges in the future as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetOpinion 89-60
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of … receipt of your letter concerning the propriety of a town building inspector also engaging in the business of providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… April 2025 The distribution of federal resources—and the fiscal relationship between states and the federal … an estimated $96.7 billion in federal receipts in State Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing 38.8 percent of total … is received in federal spending. The results for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY 2023) have not fully returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare given recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice, Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… most important needs, including education, public safety, health and mental health care, among other priorities. “The Governor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13Financial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law, are in operation in New York. Each OTB Corporation is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Opinion 94-33
… of the department (see Town Law, §176-b; Village Law, §10-1006; Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402). Although … life, social, or some similarly named member (see 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 363). Accordingly, if under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly … nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the … During the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesOpinion 90-15
… (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) LOCAL LAWS -- Abolition and Creation of … (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) -- Procedural Requirements (mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… treasury was $13,626, exceeding the national average of $10,005 by 36.2 percent. New York received $12,407 in per … New Jersey experienced the largest deficit. Seven of the 10 states with the largest positive balances of payments were … from these taxes generated a total of $3.3 trillion or $10,005 per capita in FFY 2019. A breakdown of all revenues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-ended