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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… included in this round of scoring. Nearly 600,000 New Yorkers reside in one of these municipalities. Some of …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… In addition, while department officials made CCAP payments for eligible families within required timeframes, they … officials did not properly procure, monitor or account for fuel. Specifically, the highway superintendent and town … not secure access to the fuel pumps or maintain records for fuel usage or inventory. Because officials did not …

What is a Defined Benefit Plan?

… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , … by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …

DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress

… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … aid and the federal aid had to be shared with eligible non-public schools in a district. Although this had little impact … but had to set aside $15.8 million (71%) of this for non-public schools. Staffing Cuts: Facing a bleak fiscal picture, …

DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning

… and violent incidents. My auditors looked at a sample of big and small schools in urban, suburban and rural settings. … at schools, including no safety plans, plans filled with errors and plans not being shared with local law enforcement. In New York, the Safe Schools …

State Contract and Payment Actions in April

… errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

DiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves

… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because … approve the city’s multiyear financial plan and impose wage freezes. The authority was created in 2003 at the … stress factors such as population trends, poverty rates and property values. For a copy of the Buffalo fiscal …

DiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix

… allowing conditions to deteriorate further and, in some cases, forcing residents to relocate. “The growing homeless crisis in New York City has been met by shelter conditions that are …

State Contract and Payment Actions in December

… and prime contractors. Cumulatively through December for calendar year 2021, the Comptroller’s office has approved …

State Contract and Payment Actions in March

… owing debts to the state. Cumulatively through March for calendar year 2022, the Comptroller’s office has approved …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017

… field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are …

Compliance With Navigation Law

… safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law (Navigation Law). The … 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019. About the Program With its vast network of waterways, including about 70,000 … 7,600 freshwater lakes and ponds, New York State is rich with opportunities for motorized water recreation. The New …

Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law

… Center. This contract was procured under OMH’s “Buy OMH” program, which gave preference to contractors … of Labor to determine whether contractor employees are due back wages for the periods they were underpaid. … To …

Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)

… (District) officials established nonresident tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with … Department’s (SED’s) maximum allowable rate during four of the past five school years. As a result, the District overcharged seven school districts by a total of $183,250. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s …

Opinion 89-34

… that, depending on the facts, a town may have a claim for reimbursement against town officers or employees who have …

DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act

… Jersey (PANYNJ), according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with … Department of Justice issued a best practices tool kit for state and local governments’ website accessibility. This tool … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

Retiring with an Outstanding Loan – State Police Plan

… loan balance at retirement. The approximate reductions are for calendar year 2021. The amount of the reduction changes … $5,000 $236 $10,000 $472 … State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b Borrowing …

Compliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements

… Reporting requirements for specific programs vary, often with many of the requirements specified in the legislation … for less than half of them. In addition, 12 programs with appropriations during the period totaling over $500 … had annual reports for only 15 of 173 subsidiaries linked with ESD per the State’s Public Authority Reporting …