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… whether the New York City Department of Education is adequately preparing students for post-secondary … never graduate. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system, comprising 32 … had to shift from in-person learning to remote learning. Due to the disruptions in teaching and learning, assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… projections this month, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportOpinion 91-41
… tax increases, section 81(1)(e) does not provide authority for a petition to require a referendum on that question. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 1549
… of payroll deductions via electronic input file from PEF for deduction code 392, Transamerica Life Insurance. Affected … Employees who previously enrolled in payroll deduction for Transamerica (voluntary) Life Insurance offered through … Transamerica will no longer support payroll deduction for this voluntary life insurance effective March 1, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offeredReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November … the proposed executive state budget could increase costs for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is … those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of the state’s response to the pandemic. We … and plans can be improved to make us better prepared? How can we best protect the most vulnerable among us? The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by … OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important initiative a priority.” … opportunities. The act establishes a 6 percent goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses’participation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startOpinion 99-14
… the cost of the removal at $30,000. A contractor, who has the ability to reuse the tanks and equipment, has … bidding, must be let in compliance with the town's procurement policies and procedures adopted pursuant to … for any lawful use (see, e.g., Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Students who are unable to register for or complete courses needed for their majors may take longer to graduate, costing them … and to the provision of equal access and opportunity” for all students. As of fall 2019, approximately 162,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York is facing challenging times and needs an ethics commission that is committed to openness and accountability. Nancy’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentOpinion 89-61
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN SUPERVISOR -- … of matters arising within the village. As a general rule, all moneys raised by real property taxes for town … the village board may wish to consider that, as a general rule, fines imposed by a town justice court for criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… of 2023 was relatively stable, ranging from 3% to 4%. NYC Growth Strengthens: New York City’s sales tax growth, … decline at -6.5%. Gas Collections Slightly Up: Despite gas prices declining 9.5% in the third quarter of 2023 compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … 12:00 am on 10/01/2021 and before 11:59 pm on 12/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 12:00 am on 01/01/2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.4
… paid using earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19494-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.2
… above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These earnings are taxable income, will be … income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19492-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.3
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall … 12:00 am on 10/01/2021 and before 11:59 pm on 11/30/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 12:00 am on 12/01/2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19493-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 88-25
… of the town, and whether the town board may impose fees for use of the district by other than inhabitants. In … wholly at the expense of the district and are exclusively for the benefit of the people within the district ( … and expend such amount of money as may be necessary for the proper maintenance of such park for the use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 1676
… or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for employees due to new general deduction rules for calculating new and existing writs of garnishments … is the lesser of 25% of the employee’s disposable earnings for the week or the amount by which the employee’s disposable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1676-new-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-state-taxOpinion 93-19
… in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of adoption) FEES -- Court Fees (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of … ACT, §2402: A Surrogate's Court may not charge a fee for certificates of adoption or for certified copies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19