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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers

… of the children’s earnings in a trust. "New York needs to do more to protect child actors, dancers, musicians and models," DiNapoli said. "We have laws on the books to make certain that children are … and 29 percent over 10 years ago. In some cases, the funds have been held for so long that the performers are no longer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performers

Opinion 92-38

… People ex rel. Wallace v Carpenter , 77 Misc 244, 135 NYS 593). Since section 10-1012 requires the submission of a … who previously was not approved by the board (17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 197; see also 31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 112; … vested rights are impaired ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38

Oversight of the Early Intervention Program

… and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State. The audit covered the period … services later. Young children missing these opportunities for early intervention services are potentially at greater … Health Law include specific requirements and time frames for the provision of Program services. One requirement is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-program

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … with any evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related … BOCES employee audited all district claims including those for BOCES-provided services. Because the district is one of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution

… P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would undo a U.S. … steps to benefit the communities in which they operate, put their profits, reputations and investors at risk. “The … Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden: I am writing to support your planned veto of H.J. Res. 30 — …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolution

Preferred Source Contracting

… providers in partnership with private entities to ensure contract requirements are being met; whether the majority of … as required by law; and whether facilitating entities are awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of … As such, there is little assurance that NYSID is awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contracting

Pension Payment Option Descriptions

… out to you, no benefit is payable to your beneficiary. Joint Allowance — Full* This option will provide you with a … before you, all payments will cease upon your death. Pop-Up/Joint Allowance — Full or Half* These options will provide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-option-descriptions

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan

… economy. It's wrong for the businesses in which the City's pension funds invest, wrong for everyday Americans, and wrong …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-power

Financial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers

… of life, and attaining economic stability. I’m committed to helping New Yorkers strengthen their financial knowledge … other means-tested benefit programs. For details about how to qualify for tax benefits, please review the Disclosure … fraud, the NYS Department of Labor has set up an online reporting tool to open an investigation. Report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacy

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-263

… for those employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have already received the April 2017 JLO payment by … below End Date: 04/04/2018 Payment Amount Employees who have already received an April 2017 Judicial Longevity Bonus … for the April 2017 Judicial Longevity Bonus payment but do not have an existing Earnings Code JLO row effective …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-263-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactive-adjustment

DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement

… resolution of complaints. The final report can be found online at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvement

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-89

… Agencies must restart tax-sheltered annuities, federated funds, maintenance (taxable and non-taxable), and union …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-89-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-suny-21p

DiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed

… Finance, at the Volcker Alliance , a nonprofit based in New York City. The full op-ed is below: In 2020 and 2021, the federal government sent an … for his friendship and his passionate discussions with us over the years on this subject have greatly informed this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-ed

DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters

… monitor mitigation efforts to ensure data is accurate and up to date. NYCEM also creates and maintains four citywide … not review them to ensure the information was accurate, up to date, and complete. Auditors who reviewed the plans … ensure mitigation action data is accurate, complete, and up to date. Establish time frames and implement formal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disasters

Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-013

… Go Live activities. Affected Employees All agency PayServ, PS Query, and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) users are … in PayServ v 9.1 will be the Administration cycle, Pay Period 24L/25C, paycheck date March 17, 2021. The first … processed in PayServ v 9.2 will be the Institution cycle, Pay Period 25L/26C, paycheck date March 25, 2021. In order to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-013-payroll-improvement-project-cutover-schedule-and

Opinion 88-60

… (to operate golf course); (as distinguished from lease) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding … or concession, but which, in substance, constitutes a lease, contravenes the common law restriction against … and the total character of which is neither a purchase nor contract for public work, is not subject to competitive …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60

Opinion 2006-1

… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … of the claimant. The certification must be to the effect that the services indicated on the payroll or claim … of article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. Also, you do not ask that we address whether prepayment may be provided …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1

DiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion

… Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “Millions of New Yorkers rely on the MTA transit system and while it is in far better … has not restored the entire transit system to a state of good repair because it has not received all of the funding it … that the MTA had expected would be restored to a state of good repair by now still need to be addressed. According to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billion