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DiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… stress in many school districts has declined, especially for those in the most severe condition,” said DiNapoli. “School officials should be commended for working to keep their districts out of financial harm, … significant improvements among several school districts. For example, the districts of Watervliet (Albany), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… agency needs assistance in determining where residual STIP can or should be moved to, please email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay … to protect and serve as police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, … those funds were returned in full to the Village of Chatham and the New York State Retirement System. I thank and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… had a significant negative effect on the first half of the state’s fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “The pandemic has created a profound degree of uncertainty, but one thing is clear – Washington must get … weather this economic storm. The state Division of the Budget’s mid-year Financial Plan update and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… the city should continue to increase its reserves and look for opportunities for savings.” The city intends to transfer the surplus to FY … surplus, the city’s budgeted general reserve currently stands at $1.15 billion in FY 2020 and $1 billion annually in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020SUNY Bulletin No. SU-291
… processing of the December 2019 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-291-december-2019-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… in the calculation of the ex-spouse’s benefit. In this case, NYSLRS first calculates a hypothetical retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… advances must be repaid to the State. Repayment agreements can also be established for the repayment of past-due debt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsTransforming the Procurement Function
… audit covered the period from January 2017 through August 2023. About the Program The MTA comprises the nation’s … to rail cars and construction contracts. As of May 2022, the Procurement Function, which has four units, had … Operations reported cost savings of $152 million for calendar year 2022. However, we concluded that none of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… projects related to electric vehicle (EV) charging as early as 2011. During the 2013 State of the State Address, … network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations. Charge NY is a collaboration among the New York … develop EVolve NY and fast charging stations where funds are available. The net effect is there is limited focus on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… of a new program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired … of a new program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of $90,000. Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, and Mahtani, 56, of … A pair of siblings has pleaded guilty to stealing $90000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … through September 20, 2017. Background The Corporation is a public benefit corporation whose environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsTime and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… Each MTA agency requires its employees to document their hours worked. Work hours are supported by various documents … New York City income tax. In June 2010, LIRR paid 41 Car Repairmen for 7,558 hours worked, equating to $271,002. … not actually worked. Similarly, in July 2010, LIRR paid 40 Car Repairmen for 9,449 hours worked, equating to $356,588, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 … Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims that result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsPublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Nearly 9 Million New Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2022, nearly 9 … 45 percent of New Yorkers were enrolled in Medicaid, the Essential Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage … accounted for 55.2 percent of DOH Medicaid claims costs. Essential Plan Enrollment Nears 1 Million Enrollment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… (b) establish training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training … Department’s regulations set qualification requirements for school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants statewide, … Districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development … relating to the safety and condition of their housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that … with adequate heat from October 1 to May 31, the “heat season,” which translates to a minimum of 68°F between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followComplaint Processing
… Objective To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review … sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other … To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processing