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DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts education required by state regulations, according to an audit released today by … should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to find the right …

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the …

Standardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… (paid by the traveler or charged to a local government or school district credit card). Meals – dates and types (breakfast, … certificates when they travel. Local government and school district employees are exempt from paying State and …

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-712

… of this bulletin is to inform all agencies of the upcoming rollover of the chart of accounts strings mapped to the … OSC Payroll will begin June Lapsing and Fiscal Year End Rollover activities on 06/17/2021 for the Institution …

DiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic

… Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced … gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has …

Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)

… Background The Andover Central School District is located in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The District is governed by … the annual report prepared by the Business Administrator does not include a summary statement. As a result, the … limited. Currently the District has more than $1 million in a debt service reserve that District officials could not …

Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program

… 2025 Proposed Legislation: Passed by the Assembly Public … and interested parties with the opportunity to protest a contract award. Signed by the Governor Refunding of State … (Pretlow/Krueger) - Signed as Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2025 - Removes the three percent limit on the call premium …

XI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… and services account for significant expenditure of public funds. As such, it is incumbent for managers to ensure those funds are spent appropriately. Every agency should have a …

NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar

Construction noise complaints called into New York Citys 311 system have more than doubled in recent years rising from 14259 in 2010 to 37806 in 2015

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1969

… paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Dates The adjustments will be paid in Administration Pay …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But farmers face … including fluctuating milk prices, threats from a changing climate and disrupted trade relations. We need to …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 961

… agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in TRS. Affected Employees Employees who first join TRS on or … Enter “7X” in the *Plan Type field. Enter the current payroll period begin date or Hire Date, whichever is later in …

DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs

… large transfers from the state’s general fund and federal funds shows no signs of reversing. The general fund subsidy …

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016

… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report … York state’s workforce helped us get through the toughest times during the pandemic and the state needs to continue its …

What is a Defined Benefit Plan?

… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life.   How Defined Benefit Plans Work Defined benefit pension plans, … nearly 1.2 million members, retirees and beneficiaries. Close to 3,000 participating employers make annual …

Additional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

Eldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)

… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … in fund balance, which would reduce available fund balance to less than 2 percent of appropriations; and does not … for the probable return of $200,000 in building aid to the State Education Department. The proposed budget …

Ordinary Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan

… beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if you meet eligibility … pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt …

Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)

… was to examine selected District financial activities for the period July 1, 2010, through January 3, 2012. … Background The Pawling Central School District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam counties. The District is governed by …

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-596

… Date(s) The retroactive increases may be submitted in Pay Period 8C (Institution), paychecks dated 7/20/2017. The … Electrician’s Helper and Supervisor Electrician on or after the first effective date of the wage increases, … Payment Agencies must use the Time Entry code CBP – CUNY Bonus Payment to pay the Lump Sum Cash Payment to eligible …