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DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments

… budgets when property values decrease, tax bases shrink and crime jumps. “Our communities are paying a big price when … said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local governments’ … drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly problematic when it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governments

Opinion 95-7

… town or towns in which such district is located is or are required to pledge its or their faith and credit for the … , 147 Misc 2d 149, 555 NYS2d 567; see also 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-69, p 104). 1 A town improvement district … see also Town Law, §§215[6], 216, 231; 1974 Opns St Comp No. 74-780, unreported; 1957 Opns St Comp No. 57-588; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7

Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)

… implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family … to obtain Medicaid benefits. The State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on behalf of the owner and the owner’s … to gain eligibility. The Provider received over $22,000 in improper Medicaid payments for claims with inappropriate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-vision

DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty

… stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for … their oversight to prevent such thefts. I thank the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guilty

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform

… that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public … their federal taxes, or what the impact may be on their state and local budgets. Given the rush to judgement, it is … that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reform

DiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth

… Job growth in New York City has outpaced the nation and New York state … is at a record level and more jobs are being created in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than ever before." Employment in New York City increased by 18.9 percent between 2009 and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growth

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013

… in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from 2012, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a time when local revenues have been experiencing little to no growth,” said DiNapoli. “The majority of the increase appears to stem from storm clean up, which gives these communities a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013

DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to find the right … must comply with SED regulations. For a copy of the report, visit: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schools

DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report

… Budget Financial Plan projections by $553.3 million and were below mid-year projections by $369.7 million, … Medicaid (up $2.8 billion, primarily from federal sources) and other public health programs (up $1.7 billion largely … was $308.7 million lower than the latest projections, and $603.3 million higher than initial estimates. The General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-report

Opinion 90-9

… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (scope of village auditor's authority); (necessity of vendor certification) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (matters contained in article 5 of … cash surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund or by borrowing pursuant to the local finance law. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9

Opinion 94-1

… with the Constitution or a general law, relating to its property, affairs or government or those matters specifically …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1

Opinion 89-39

… that the board member does not receive remuneration form the town's insurance premium payments to the agency and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39

Opinion 90-1

… discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- … municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of commercial hazardous waste facility … waste facility must be applied to a town's general fund and used for town-wide purposes. You also ask whether a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-321

… Requests page to correct the information on the Job Data row(s). If the row(s) is corrected prior to Administration Pay Period 1, the … eligible bargaining unit regardless of Payroll Status. A row will be inserted with the same effective date as the row …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-321-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increments

Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … and supplies; and drugs. When individuals are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as … services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. In addition to delivering services, hospice providers are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-follow

DiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform

… use of debt have been circumvented over the years in state budgets. Since the Debt Reform Act was passed in 2000, state-supported debt outstanding increased by $25 … to increase by $26 billion, or 42%, from $61.9 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 to $88 billion in SFY …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reform

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2084

… Deferred Annuity 414 – NYT Tax Deferred Annuity 432 – ED TDA Copeland Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2084-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2088

… maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket can defer up to $7,500.00 for a combined … “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023