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DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… the city to close the remaining $9.8 billion funding gap in its five-year capital program. While we don’t yet know how the gap will be closed, we do know that the public mass transportation system is critical to the state … would reach $3.5 billion by 2019, $1 billion more than in 2014. Even with planned biennial fare and toll increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… In 2016 and 2017, SED sent memos to school districts, charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational … in reporting. The districts examined were Albany City School District (Albany Co.); Amsterdam City School District (Montgomery); Haldey-Luzerne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 92-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97 - 12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary as employee of … Law, §806[1]). Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… resources, including $15.2 billion in federal assistance and $17.3 billion from tax and other policy actions. “The … It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … than $15 billion over the Financial Plan period. Total school aid is projected to reach $31.4 billion in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State … by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of wages, income earned by business owners or members of a … half of total earnings in New York, as shown in Figure 2. FIGURE 2 – Earnings in New York by Industry, First Quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandOpinion 90-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing dredging of pond … NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Denihan Enterprises v O'Dwyer , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 95-25
… State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (applicability of provisions of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 90-27
… (establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW, §189-a et seq. ; VILLAGE LAW, §§22-2210, 22-2212: The town board … is proposed to be established, and must specify the time when and place where the hearing will take place (Town Law, … district" (Town Law, §189-a[2][c]). Section 189-a(2)(c) does not expressly state that separate referenda are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… demands that we communicate with, respect and accept our neighbors. It requires our spiritual, political, community … areas, including education, mental health services, and online safety, where action could be taken to help prevent … hate and bigotry in all its forms so our friends and neighbors can live without the fear of unthinkable violence.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… "Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance. He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought … the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. … In these limited situations, the agency must be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… Key Recommendations Update the online banking policy to clearly describe the procedures for authorizing and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… Town officials effectively managed and provided oversight of the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings In 2017, … representing 55 percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board … Establish written policies governing the amount of unexpended surplus funds that the Town should maintain. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided with a list of claims and, therefore, cannot be assured that it … Key Recommendation Compare all claim vouchers with a list of checks to be approved before payment and compare an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate … The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of Transportation and Business Manager should ensure fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the audit period, totaling $113,064. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-89
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-89-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1546
To notify agencies of an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1546-dc37-local-1359-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase