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DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college education continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts … advantage of available resources to help students that are most in need get caught up, before time runs out.” Recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalOpinion 89-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… years, generating resources to expand municipal services and to close projected budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “The … for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials … forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves ($1.1 billion) that are no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, … in the water fund will be significantly reduced. Town of Windsor – Information Technology (Broome County) The town's … Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … used the same attorneys since 2011 and an occupational and physical therapy provider since 2006 without seeking competition. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… free, healthy foods and personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services. In New … in FFY 2024. WIC is available to pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals up to 12 months postpartum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceNiagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… on three computers. PPSI was not classified and monitored to ensure protection from unauthorized access. In addition, … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to School officials. Key Recommendations Provide IT cybersecurity awareness training to employees who use IT assets and periodically monitor their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Special Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be … not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest … salary that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-accidental-death-benefitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-229
… Purpose To notify agencies of a structure change in dues and agency shop fees from salary based to flat rate. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … fee (code 457) and automatically adjust the current rate to $15.00 Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-229-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-and-agencySachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … decreased by $18.9 million. The Board must continue to monitor the District’s budget and multiyear plan to ensure future financial stability. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… Distinguished Leadership Award from the Association of Government Accountants at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. … of Government Accountants,” DiNapoli said. “Across the country, it is the responsibility of state financial … make government more accountable to the people.” DiNapoli’s management of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardTown of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Clerk, as the Tax Collector, … Findings The Town Clerk did not make timely remittances to the Supervisor. The Town Clerk did not retain sufficient … did not prepare daily reconciliations of cash received to transaction reports or monthly bank reconciliations. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… Background The Town of Ashford is located in Cattaraugus County. The Town, which has approximately 2,100 residents, is … not ensure that adopted water rates would be sufficient to cover the cost of District operations. Key Recommendations … fair and equitable fashion and revenues will sufficiently cover expenditures. … Town of Ashford Water District 2015M343 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly safeguarded … were not adequate. Users accessed websites unrelated to business activities, and web filters were not adequate. … the District’s IT policies. Require District employees to attend cybersecurity and awareness training, monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Special Accidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… by: The accidental death benefit without reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. The salary used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse receiving the special accidental death benefit dies, this benefit will be paid to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/special-accidental-death-benefit