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Sexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… another employee’s body or poking another employees’ body; Rape, sexual battery, molestation or attempts to commit these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyHomeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkOpinion 90-31
… CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport … Law, §353-a must act by majority vote of the whole committee. The participating towns may not, by local law, authorize the committee to act by majority of the quorum present at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 2403
… in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2025-67, released on … active participants turning ages 60, 61, 62, or 63 in the calendar year to either $10,000.00 or 50% more than the … in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2403-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2026XII.8.A Workflow in the Accounts Payable Module – XII. Expenditures
… have the ability to take the following actions: Hold – prevents users from taking action on a voucher until the user … supervised the services provided by a vendor. If the user does not have an approver role, the Business Unit can insert … Pushback functions, the workflow is restarted and the SFS does not automatically reinsert the Ad Hoc Reviewer or Ad Hoc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8a-workflow-accounts-payable-moduleElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… from the previous year and is 89 percent greater than the national average. Differences in educational spending among … school meals based on household income, higher than the national average (52.1 percent). Local Resources Represent … New York’s fourth grade students scored slightly below the national average on the National Assessment for Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… in spending in their latest annual filings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. DiNapoli’s report found that New York now relies on public authorities … in spending in their latest annual filings according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who … Following their June 3, 2024 guilty pleas and prior to sentencing, the pair paid back $48,930 in restitution to the … Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. “Today’s sentencing demonstrates HUD OIG’s steadfast commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overUpdate: The NY DREAM Act
More than a decade ago, New York became the fourth state in the nation to extend in-state college tuition rates to undocumented immigrant students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2014.pdfDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… they failed to properly manage overtime paid by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), … efficiently and for authorized purposes at four locations from April 30, 2009 through June 30, 2012. Auditors examined … day for tasks such as changing clothes, traveling to and from project sites and washing up for work. In addition, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… Subject: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9Collection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The Act also requires … then annually submit a report of their statewide sales and recycling data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesCommunity College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… statistics for reported Clery Act crimes that occur on campus, on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus, and in or on non-campus buildings or property that the college owns or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… and now is projected to decline,”DiNapoli said. “Our natural resources are major assets for the state’s economy and New … purposes. DEC is responsible for most of New York’s programs to protect wildlife, natural resources and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle … To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Motor Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/25/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-statement-assessableDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which … in assets saved by individuals and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, 2015 through February 15, 2019. About the Program The … serves approximately 1.1 million students at about 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools. Key Findings We … For example, one plan included an incorrect main phone number for the school and incorrectly listed key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Findings ORES was intended, in part, to reduce the time to site major renewable energy projects and bring them online … the feasibility of meeting Climate Act goals, all site permit process time frames should be accounted for, as … A realistic accounting of the total time it can take to site major renewable energy projects would provide important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Education Department reported that over 90 percent of elementary and secondary education students were still … Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. … York State Ranks Highest in Nation in Per Pupil Spending For the 2018-19 school year,* New York State was the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act or Act), and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act. The audit covered WARN Notices received by the Department that were dated … and Workforce Solutions (DEWS), administers the State’s WARN Act and provides related services. Enacted in 2008, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act