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Opinion 94-17
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Recycling Services … may be relevied with the next annual real property tax in accordance with the procedures prescribed in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Westchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to my ongoing partnerships with United States Attorney Geoffrey … Service, he will now be held accountable for his actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleArtificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the … Program AI-powered tools have an increasingly vital role in industry operations, including agriculture, health care … and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to … the Program One of the most critical periods of growth in a child’s development occurs during the first 5 years of … required services within required time frames or, in some cases, may not be receiving them at all. Students are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… 5, 2013. Background The Town of Potsdam (Town) is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … over vehicle and traffic, criminal, civil and small claims cases brought before it. The Town Justices’ (Justices’) … and civil fees. During 2012, the Court reported $167,497 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Justice Court Fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdfStay Informed – State Police Plan
… help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of a disability or death. Use these tips to help … your benefits and conduct business with NYSLRS. In many cases, you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/stay-informedDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83 from 5857 to 990 the largest percentage decline in the nation according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … special education providers misspent or misused, including cases of possible fraud that have been referred to law … multiple individual providers. The effort found numerous cases of waste, abuse, and in some cases, criminal conduct. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… its investment. The Fund was the first public pension fund in the U.S. to create an index that excludes or reduces holdings in the worst carbon emitters and shifts investments to lower … the Rise Impact Fund; LEED Gold real estate investments, World Bank Green Bonds and private equity investments such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2013 fiscal year are … has been experiencing financial condition difficulties in recent years. The general fund deficit has increased from … appropriation will be sufficient to cover the annual average $2 million of uncollected taxes. The 2013 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Poughkeepsie and Summitville Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Delaware County) From 2013 through 2015, the board, on average, underestimated revenues by 7 percent and … budgets for its four major operating funds. This resulted in operating surpluses which contributed to a steady increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… “A year after the city budgeted for its largest ever drop in property tax collections, a remarkable turnaround in property values emerged. The tentative property tax rolls … $3.7 billion in FY 2022. “While outyear budget gaps will average more than $2.6 billion, close to levels forecast in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… New York’s only academic medical center, specializes in research and treatment of the most prevalent human … facilities, including its downtown campus location in Syracuse and over 100 specialty clinics. Upstate serves … significant progress toward these ends. Our review found average monthly write-offs of bad debts have declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% … survivors. There are nearly 3,000 participating employers in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan … Last fiscal year, $15.5 billion were paid out in benefits. “Our state’s pension fund remains one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25Oversight of Child Protective Services
… with subsequent information related to our sample cases through September 2022. About the Program The New York … COVID-19 pandemic. Calls decreased to just under 270,000 in 2020. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there … to improve consistency, with a goal of reviewing 2,400 cases in a 3-year cycle. Once reviews of the LDSS are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesOpinion 88-71
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of … municipal authorities are not prohibited from settling cases if they act with competent authority, in good faith, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … when making purchases and procuring professional services. In addition, the district did not always have written … during this period exceeded actual expenditures by an average of more than 4 percent per year. Otego-Unadilla …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. December … 2024 Members Now Scheduling In-Person Consultations in Our NYC Office Preparing for Retirement with Confidence Retirees … Online 10 Things All NYSLRS Members Should Know … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … past 13 years by a total of approximately $464,000 or an average of $42,000 each year. Southern Tier East Regional … were followed. The former director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service requirements at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0