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DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… fail to ensure transparency, accuracy and fairness in AI systems. This is concerning because while AI promises vast … the unintentional harm that can be caused by government AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, … financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related to Medicaid eligibility determinations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… all need additional federal aid to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their budgets and a failure to … could adversely affect the others, according to a review of the city’s financial plan released today by New York … from the COVID-19 pandemic. To offset the loss and to address its other needs, the city freed up $11.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… will study the feasibility of procuring renewable energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for … should make environmental sustainability a key focus in how they approach business. By aligning with the carbon … growth and long term returns to shareholders. We look forward to seeing Lowe's continued progress and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… over $78,000 in pension benefits. “Mr. Fitzpatrick hid the death of a beneficiary and abused his power of … criminal convictions and over $1 million in restitution. I will continue to work with Attorney General Schneiderman in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund by keeping it at the forefront of those … DiNapoli’s innovative Climate Action Plan puts New York’s pension fund at the forefront of the low carbon economy,” … State Common Retirement Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the United States, with an audited value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1276
… To inform the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing for Pay Period 20C and to … the agency will be responsible. Affected Employees Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis … Allowance Background Pursuant to Article 2, Section 5 of the Legislative Law, the salaries of each Member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1276-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2013-nys-legislative-membersOpinion 2002-15
… charge); (street lighting as townwide charge) TOWN LAW §§64(3), (19), 81(1)(c), 220(3); HIGHWAY LAW §327: Real property taxes for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a townwide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2089
… regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2089-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2023DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to data released today … The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… passage of the 2014-15 state budget is a positive step for New York state. Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit … budget balance as well as the impact it has on the state's debt burden and out-year finances. "Sadly, the chance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 88-16
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … §8012(b)(1); COUNTY LAW, §650: A sheriff is entitled to poundage fees on income executions amounting to 5% of the … would first compute the amount of interest which would have accrued during the four payroll periods since April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16DiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… the audit sampled, such as gift cards, vehicle costs and pension costs, were questionable, and while they may be … or unsupported expenses and that OMH did not initiate recovery of $561,011 in contract overpayments from the … for those funds. The full audits can be found online at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/index.htm . For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rockland-county-2023-B23-6-8.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
Lead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdf