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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … County) The town did not enter into a written agreement with the town of Chesterfield, which bills, collects and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the fourth year in a row that New York has had a positive balance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesOpinion 89-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Contracts (additional payments for the services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 91-10
… -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to Laws of 1924, ch … 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district established pursuant to the provisions of … the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which authorizes the establishment of park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… education. In 2024, the unemployment rate in New York for Black or African Americans aged 20 to 24 was 18.2%, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 28, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Shrinking Labor Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment … decline. Unfortunately, a deeper dive into the Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals troubling context: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Attorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… as a public relations firm hired at the time of Thomas’ arrest in March 2018. Approval for the rate of payment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonOpinion 96-8
… of fees pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-l[1][a] for handling violations of toll collection regulations … in a default judgment. You ask whether a town or village is entitled to the fee provided for by General Municipal Law, … §361; Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1630), if such violation is evidenced by information obtained from a photo-monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… covered the period between February 1, 2013 and October 16, 2019. About the Program State government entities possess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Opinion 2008-2
… Municipal Law § 802 (1) (h) applies and the interest is not prohibited. The board member would be required, … § 803 [1]). The written disclosure must be included in the official record of the governing body's proceedings ( id .). … General Municipal Law § 802 (1) (h) provides an exception for a contract in which a municipal officer or employee has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11.pdfDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… Eric Gonzalez today announced the arrest of Latrenda Dixon for the alleged theft of her deceased sister’s retirement … is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local … DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Gonzalez for his continued partnership in safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that … and nonprofit organizations have been awarded nearly $2 billion in grants to date. New York state agencies and … the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act IRA including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. Cantalician is reimbursed for these … included: $347,406 in personal service costs, consisting of unsupported salaries and associated fringe benefits. … $10,848 in other than personal service costs, consisting of $9,673 in unsupported costs and $1,175 in ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/cantalician-center-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualYour Membership Tier – State Police Plan
… join PFRS, you are assigned a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July … publication describing those benefits on our website. As of March 31, 2015, there are no active Tier 1 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/your-membership-tierCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the Center for Disability Services (CFDS) on its Consolidated Fiscal … December 31, 2013. Background CFDS is an SED-approved not-for-profit special education provider located in Albany, New … the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool special education program services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 billion and approved more than 5.1 million payments worth nearly … In July and August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3988 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustCrossroads Center for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. Crossroads is reimbursed for … tuition reimbursement rates. Remind Crossroads officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the … clarification as needed. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Newmeadow, Inc. – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/crossroads-center-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - Dashboard
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-dashboardTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… former Supervisor: Was inappropriately reimbursed $1,526 for expenditures on the Town’s credit card. Did not deposit … pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree and official misconduct. The former Supervisor was sentenced in … before approving for payment. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they were initiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172