Dean G. Skelos's Reports

See if You are Entitled to NYS Unclaimed Funds

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

You may be entitled to some of the over $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds in New York State. A simple internet search is all it takes to see if you are eligible. To see if you have any unclaimed funds, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/index.htm. Why does New York State have unclaimed funds? Banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to turn over inactive accounts to the State. The Office of the State Comptroller then serves as the custodian of this money until it is claimed.

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Reforming the State's Brownfields Program

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Legislation will help revitalize urban areas, make program more accountable to taxpayers

The New York State Senate passed legislation (S8717) to reform the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program to better target financial incentives for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites across the State. The Brownfields reform bill, which reflects an agreement between the Governor and the Legislature, will help revitalize New York’s urban areas while ensuring that the program is more accountable to taxpayers.

The Brownfields legislation will:

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Helping to Protect Victims of Identity Theft

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

The New York State Senate passed legislation (S.8376-A) that would strengthen New York State’s identity theft laws in a variety of ways, including the enhancement of privacy protection in the work place and programs to aid those who have had their identities stolen. The legislation is part of a three-way agreement announced yesterday among the Governor, Senate and Assembly.

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Cracking Down on Pension Abuse, Increasing Transparency of School District Expenses

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

The New York State Senate passed comprehensive legislation (S8699), introduced at the request of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo following discussions involving the Senate and Attorney General’s office, that cracks down on school pension abuses that have forced taxpayers to pick up the rising costs, and increases transparency of school district expenses.

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Strengthening Megan’s Law

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Thursday, March 26th, 2009

 

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Cracking Down On Pension Abuse, Increasing Transparency Of School District Expenses

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Sunday, July 6th, 2008

 

The New York State Senate passed comprehensive legislation (S8699), introduced at the request of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo following discussions involving the Senate and Attorney General’s office, that cracks down on school pension abuses that have forced taxpayers to pick up the rising costs, and increases transparency of school district expenses.

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Cracking Down On Pension Abuse, Increasing Transparency Of School District Expenses.

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Monday, June 30th, 2008

The New York State Senatepassed comprehensive legislation (S8699), introduced at the request of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo following discussions involving the Senate and Attorney General’s office, that cracks down on school pension abuses that have forced taxpayers to pick up the rising costs, and increases transparency of school district expenses.

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Helping To Protect Victims Of Identity Theft..

Posted by Dean G. Skelos on Monday, June 30th, 2008

The New York State Senate passed legislation (S.8376-A) that would strengthen New York State’s identity theft laws in a variety of ways, including the enhancement of privacy protection in the work place and programs to aid those who have had their identities stolen. The legislation is part of a three-way agreement announced yesterday among the Governor, Senate and Assembly.

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