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DiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards

… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. … are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate change as they maintain important infrastructure such as … Smart Communities, a state program addressing climate change. The survey asked respondents to assess their actual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazards

DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late

… after the adoption of the Prompt Contracting Law, New York is still executing six out of every ten human service … countless individuals and families depend.” “Progress is being made, but unfortunately, the overall problem has not … that state compliance with statutory time frames is still unacceptably low,” said Richard E. Barnes, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-late

Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… that must purchase allowances and other terms of the auctions are under development by DEC. State Parks In SFY … on electric and gas utilities, or from the proceeds of auctions conducted under the Regional Greenhouse Gas …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agriculture

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the … Initiative’s (ESSHI) goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health serves as the lead procurement agency for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

Voluntary Compliance Program

… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-program

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs

… maintenance costs of additional roads put a major strain on the Thruway, and traffic fell by more than 10 percent … costs could be reduced, nor had it prioritized projects on future capital plans to identify non-essential projects … billion to the authority to cover certain costs related to replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge and other costs. Still, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costs

Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York

… Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local … — public school districts, charter schools, and Special Act districts — for the purpose of closing educational …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agencies

DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked

… not done. DiNapoli’s audit recommended improvements to the inspection process, including: Reinforcing with elevator inspection companies the required procedures for proper … by which building owners should respond to no-access inspection attempts. Using more forceful measures, including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlooked

Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City

… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our recommendations so all children have … Auditors observed 24 health and safety violations during site visits to 11 contracted center-based UPK providers. At …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-city

DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected

… can still be done.” The Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) is a tribunal that processes and adjudicates summonses for … of those who don’t pay and handles hearings when a summons is contested. TAB contracts out most of its functions to a … found that far too often the information on summonses is not sufficient or is inaccurate for the necessary …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollected

DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks

The states efforts to limit Medicaid spending are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risks

DiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks

… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expected to … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s ambitious capital program promises significant … on borrowing will also place additional pressure on the operating budget, which already faces risks. Unless the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risks

DiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program

… the third largest public pension fund in the country, is one of the first to offer credit financing through an … Bank and First Niagara Bank. “The state pension fund is helping New York’s growing businesses move to the next … $200 million in debt and mezzanine financing. The program is targeted at New York companies with revenue between $5 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-program

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-365

… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 UCS Increments and Longevity Increments and provide … eligibility criteria may be eligible to receive the April 2026 Increment or Longevity Increment as indicated below: … “Satisfactory” to be eligible for an increment in April 2026. Employees must have completed four or eight years of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-365-april-2026-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-349

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … units who meet the eligibility criteria may be eligible to receive the April 2025 Increment or Longevity Increment as … 04/01/2024 04/01/2024 04/01/2024 Background: Pursuant to Article 2, Section 37.4(a) of the Judiciary Law and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-349-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments

DiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget

… budget gaps," DiNapoli said. "New York City's economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections are slowing and … budgetary impact will depend on how the executive order is implemented, the role of Congress, and possibly the … offered through the state's health insurance exchange. It is unclear whether the city or the state would assume …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budget

Transferring or Terminating Your Membership

… or You transfer your membership to another public retirement system in New York State. If you previously were a … to the date of your transfer request. For example: On December 1, 2009, you began employment with a New York … New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). Based on your date of membership, you were in Tier 4. In May 2012, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membership

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