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DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… state’s capital program, debt becomes a burden when the payment of debt service becomes such a large use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of … (DEP) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) have effectively enforced the New York City Noise Code (Noise … and rarely issue violations for noise. Inspection reports do not include noise meter readings, and at the time of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsOpinion 98 - 22
… of the village, its management and business ....[and] the benefit of trade...." Pursuant to this grant of authority, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… For example, one of the methods that TAB uses to increase collection is call campaigns. However, TAB’s … of calls to be made nor provided incentives that could increase productivity. With the exception of the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… will pay the member a monthly benefit for life. The Single Life Allowance is the maximum benefit available. Or, a member can choose to receive a reduced monthly amount … member with a customized pension payment option election form during the processing of their retirement application. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … by demands for response to the racial injustice that has long been part of our society. The growing problem of hunger … The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… The Division of the Budget projects this share to increase to 25.6 percent over the next three years. The … year, the Executive Budget proposes a total school funding increase of $991 million, including $266 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… $81.7 billion – including tax dollars, federal aid and long-term borrowing proceeds – to support its capital … reviews New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are … "Much of New York's infrastructure was built decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… hours increased over this period by 6.78 million hours, or 42.6%. Pay rates also increased during this time, … from $661 million in 2014 to $1.2 billion in 2023, or a 7.8% average annual increase. In 2023, overtime as a … Corrections represented close to 6.2 million hours, or over 27% of all state agency overtime hours; OPWDD more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Fare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 … Brooklyn as well as express bus routes from those boroughs to Manhattan. The MTA has the authority to collect fares from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund for critical repairs and to increase pay-as-you-go projects as the fund was created to … operations and debt service costs paid for by the DHBTF; Increase the share of transportation capital projects funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… Drug Laws in 2009. The most recent state report on the impact of the 2009 reforms shows significant declines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… DiNapoli said. “Local governments depend heavily on sales taxes as a major source of revenue, but as New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… my fiduciary duty to maximize investment returns for the benefit of our members and retirees, these actions should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… prescription opioid overdose death rates were highest on Staten Island and in Erie, Oneida and Orange counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… agritourism and recreation in 2022 saw the largest increase in farm income, a 78% jump since 2012. The overall … or direct to institution marketing, to help farmers increase the share of New York produced food sold in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-276
… agency explaining why this payment is exceeding the rate, OSC will deny the Time Entry and enter a comment with the … If the amount being reported in Time Entry exceeds OSC’s audit max and the agency has not provided the proper … documentation prior to entering the Time Entry payment, OSC’s auditors will deny the Time Entry and enter a comment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-276-2019-suny-summer-session-paymentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-257
… agency explaining why this payment is exceeding the rate, OSC will deny the Time Entry and enter a comment with the … If the amount being reported in Time Entry exceeds OSC’s audit max and the agency has not provided the proper … documentation prior to entering the Time Entry payment, OSC’s auditors will deny the Time Entry and enter a comment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-257-2018-suny-summer-session-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1135
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the … the purview of the agreement between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, … Adj Hazardous Material Pay AIF Adj Inconvenience Pay Full AIP Adj Inconvenience Pay Part ALP Adj Location Pay AMS Adj …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1135-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitSUNY Bulletin No. SU-236
… agency explaining why this payment is exceeding the rate, OSC will deny the Time Entry and enter a comment with the … If the amount being reported in Time Entry exceeds OSC’s audit max and the agency has not provided the proper … documentation prior to entering the Time Entry payment, OSC’s auditors will deny the Time Entry and enter a comment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-236-2016-suny-summer-session-payments