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DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, individually and as successors-in-interest to Mobil Oil Corporation and Mobil Corporation, … for remediation of the oldest of the spill locations in 1989. Remediation efforts occurred under the supervision … sites were operated as gas stations, some of which were in operation as early as the 1930’s. The eight sites included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the extent of the reach of corporate dollars in politics,” DiNapoli said. “This new level of transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… up while revenues are rapidly falling,” DiNapoli said. “In this year’s state budget, aid to local governments was … only a minor component of local government revenues in New York — about 5 percent of total revenues in 2018, excluding New York City. In extraordinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsOpinion 2005-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of to generate revenue in excess of cost) CITIES -- Fees (for ambulance service) … for the provision of emergency medical transport services in an amount designed to generate revenue in excess of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8SUNY Bulletin No. SU-361
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in PSNU – BU08 positions who meet the eligibility criteria, except employees in the following medical resident and intern titles, are … and UUP, provides for a salary increase of 3.00% for 2024. In addition, on 09/12/2023 the SUNY Board of Trustees adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-361-2024-salary-increases-professional-services-negotiatingXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… for reporting measurements made on a cash or accrual basis in the State’s financial statements. As defined in GASB Statement 63, the basis of accounting refers to when … and deferred inflows of resources - are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial statements. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a facility. Eligible individuals include those discharged … private hospitals, as well as other individuals currently in the community who need housing. Clients in the Program receive support services and a subsidy toward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the period from April 2009 to August 2022. Background In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting … flooding due to heavy rain, which is harder to predict in terms of timing and location of impact. Therefore, … corrosion of Transit’s infrastructure and equipment. In September 2007, the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… had five vehicles at or beyond their useful life estimates in 2025. Auditors estimated that the total vehicle … cost of these five vehicles was approximately $2.3 million in 2025. However, the reserve fund balance totaled $971,000 … at or beyond their useful life estimates were replaced in 2025, the district may face a shortfall of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Medicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… of New York to receive benefits. Individuals enroll in Medicaid through the NY State of Health (NYSOH, the … determine if an individual is receiving duplicate benefits in more than one location. PARIS uses a beneficiary’s Social … matches. Most of the State’s Medicaid members are enrolled in managed care plans, which are responsible for ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingDiNapoli: NYC Budget Better Reflects Actual Costs but Shows Future Gaps That Could Worsen Without Sustainable Solutions
… While the city was able to achieve budgetary balance in FY 2027, it shows a structural imbalance that could worsen … that will require hard choices if revenues do not come in better than expected,” DiNapoli said. “I commend Mayor Mamdani for being transparent in recognizing the fiscal risks ahead. Going forward, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-better-reflects-actual-costs-shows-future-gaps-could-worsen-without-sustainableAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… are eligible for a tuition refund when they are enrolled in a post-secondary private school licensed by the State Education Department (Department), or in a business school registered with the Department, that … such schools violate the Education Law (Law) - but remain in operation - students who drop out are also eligible for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Elba Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-240)
… Background The Elba Central School District is located in the Towns of Batavia, Byron, Elba, Oakfield, and Stafford in Genesee County. The District is governed by a Board of … budgeting practices generated approximately $2.2 million in operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/elba-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-240NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… (DASA). “It’s been six years since DASA took effect, but in some ways providing a safe, supportive learning environment is still a work in progress,” DiNapoli said. “Even before school officials … issues like bullying requires more than passing a law up in Albany, which is why we rely on school districts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentOpinion 2001-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dissolution … referendum, sell the service contract to the town in which the district is located, and thereafter dissolve the lighting district, in order for the town to include the area encompassing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Opinion 90-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … (municipal highway construction performed by State in connection with State project) STATE COMPTROLLER -- … Transportation to perform municipal highway construction in connection with State highway projects, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50DiNapoli: State Faces $34.3 Billion Cumulative Budget Gap Through State Fiscal Year 2029
… forecast and projected revenues, as well as increases in projected spending. “The Financial Plan paints a … and state governments will be facing drastic reductions in federal aid that could force difficult decisions about … Funds disbursements are projected to total $254.4 billion in SFY 2026, compared to $249.2 billion in All Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-faces-343-billion-cumulative-budget-gap-through-state-fiscal-year-2029DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… the city to close the remaining $9.8 billion funding gap in its five-year capital program. While we don’t yet know how … would reach $3.5 billion by 2019, $1 billion more than in 2014. Even with planned biennial fare and toll increases … during the financial plan period, compared with 17 percent in 2014. The MTA’s current four-year financial plan extends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) The town board did not ensure that fuel supplies in the parks department were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 91-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … expended for several bus transportation contracts will be in excess of the monetary threshold for purchase contracts in General Municipal Law, §103, competitive bidding is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64