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DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, … on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains … spending and to limit the use of temporary resources. "New York has made significant budgetary improvements since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingThe Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation
Fueled by inflation, transportation prices in the New York City metropolitan area rose by almost two times as much as overall costs between 2019 and 2022, growing by over 21 percent. Since then, prices have come down.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-16-2025.pdfOpinion 2002-2
… subdivision (General Municipal Law §219-a[2][b]). In the case of defined contribution plan service award programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Opinion 90-14
… opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal fees imposed upon developer); (direct … may impose a schedule of fees upon a developer to recover engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in … TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1), 118, 277: When a town imposes engineering and legal fees upon a developer to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 141 in October compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberOpinion 90-47
… state or federal court arising out of any alleged act or omission which occurred or is alleged in the complaint to … state or federal court arising out of any alleged act or omission which occurred or is alleged in the complaint to … title forty-two of the United States code and the act or omission underlying the action occurred or is alleged in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47State Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… for “professional degrees,” reduces support for part-time learners, and shortens repayment and deferment options. … higher education ecosystem, which provides almost 300,000 jobs, $15.7 billion in consumer spending, over $8 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… for each contracted program, up to the maximum budgeted amount. The costs are reported via an annual Consolidated … (Manual), OASAS providers are not allowed to budget for or claim any type of depreciation expense for reimbursement. … depreciation expenses that providers inappropriately claim for reimbursement; and Incorporation of specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesOpinion 96-23
… asked whether this provision would exempt a town from the payment of statutory court fees. The town has asserted that … Whether this provision would exempt a town from the payment of statutory court fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Overtime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… 2024 State law excluded overtime pay earned from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024 from the calculation of Tier 6 … using enhanced reporting before or beginning in April 2022:* In January 2025, Reporting Contacts received an email … reporting or started using enhanced reporting after April 2022: In March 2025, Reporting Contacts received an email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-296
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 SUNY Summer Sessions Payments. Affected Employees SUNY employees working Summer Session in 2020 are affected. Effective Date(s) … in their regular position and will continue to be paid. Summer Session Payment Procedures Summer Session payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-296-2020-suny-summer-sessions-paymentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-373
… Rate Code (CAL, 21P or ANN) and are enrolled in either the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (Plan Type 7Y) or the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-373-2025-suny-summer-sessions-paymentsOpinion 88-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … into agreements of cooperation with a municipality which need not be within the territorial jurisdiction of such … municipality and its own housing authority. Therefore, we need not address whether these provisions authorize a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City’s finances look to be on solid ground, with a strong economy, a balanced … current fiscal year ending on June 30 which will be used to balance the 2019 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… parks across New York State from January 2018 to October 2022 and examined 1,446 amenities such as restrooms, … who filled the position from January 2018 to March 2022. It was determined the position was vacant for at least … the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: Incorporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to … are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of Children and Family Services needs to do more to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansOut-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… If you are a vested member with at least ten years of credited service, have not retired and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the ordinary death benefit may still be payable. This … benefit may also be payable if you die within one year of leaving covered service but were gainfully employed during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… The state Department of Health (DOH) erroneously made $16.6 million in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over … Dec. 31, 2015, DiNapoli’s auditors identified about $16.6 million in improper Medicaid payments to 95 CHHAs. About 93 percent ($15.4 million) of the overpayments went to 20 CHHAs. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-320
… in Department 05680 (New York City’s County Clerk Current Payroll) are determined pursuant to Chapter 491 of the Laws … If the employee meets the eligibility criteria and has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … If the employee meets the eligibility criteria but has a Payroll Status of Terminated, Retired or Leave of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-320-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… are relying on state government to provide resources. I hope that the new laws recommended by my office are helping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversary