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DiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… DiNapoli’s report identifies budget risks of more than $2.1 billion annually from FY 2022 through FY 2024, mostly from the inclusion of recurring labor savings … 920,500 jobs, New York City lost 944,100 jobs in March and April 2020. While the city has added back 349,400 jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… "Both houses of Congress are fighting to enact sweeping tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public infrastructure projects. "Middle-class … Both houses of Congress are fighting to enact sweeping tax changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… according to the September State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “COVID-19 had … tax receipts. The “Quick Start” budget process framed in New York’s State Finance Law requires representatives of the … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of … New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of … sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in prison, and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. Herb Friedman … and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met Council. Joe Ross is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersMember Outreach and Presentations
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-outreach-and-presentationsPermanent COLA
… a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost … Allowance amount, even if you selected a different option. For example, assume the inflation rate from March 2013 to … recall, when you retired, you were given various options for how your retirement benefit could be paid to you. All of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Report 2017-S-71 ). Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority … rapid transit line on Staten Island, which runs from the St. George Ferry Terminal to the southern terminus at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … Employment ( 2020-S-41 ). About the Program According to the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), there were … people with disabilities was about 37% compared to about 75% for people without disabilities. Further, ACS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followCambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… 1, 2014 through August 24, 2015. Background The Cambria Housing Authority is located in the Town of Cambria in … which was established pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law, is governed by an appointed five-member Board of … recertify each tenant’s income eligibility for Authority housing and document this recertification in the tenant’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Accounts Payable Advisory No. 50
Obtaining early payment discounts from vendors
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsGreene Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-17)
… fund balance, where allowed by law, or use the reserve funds for their designated purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/greene-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-17Somers Central School District – Fixed Assets (2016M-74)
Somers Central School District Fixed Assets 2016M74
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/somers-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2016m-74Canandaigua City School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-25)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Canandaigua City School District (District) used District … Determine whether the Canandaigua City School District District used District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/canandaigua-city-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newHarborfields Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-31)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Harborfields Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020. 64 of the 72 employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/harborfields-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newCoxsackie-Athens Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-21)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentPower of Attorney
… Overview The NYSLRS Special Durable Power of Attorney (POA) document allows someone else, referred to … benefit transactions. You may choose to designate a power of attorney in case of emergency, hospitalization or … to wait until an emergency occurs to file your NYSLRS POA form. Under normal circumstances, NYSLRS won’t release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based on how wide their impact is, their location and the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years … Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins was yesterday ordered to pay $50000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… diseases, which often requires emergency care and hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or workdays. According to the … living in homes and neighborhoods with a disproportionate number of residential hazards. The HNP’s goals include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-follow