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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … billion in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by … and Catskill mountains, from the Finger Lakes to the beaches and shores of Long Island. According to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … retain quotes or bids. A prior audit, which was released in August 2009, recommended that the district amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately … of and policy development for the District resulted in excessive fund balance and unnecessary tax increases. … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Message from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 will long be remembered for the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in responding to the multitude of challenges. The impact of … State Fiscal Year SFY 202021 will long be remembered for the disruption caused by the COVID19 pandemic and for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … any funds added or used over the last five years except for accumulated interest allowed by law. There is no clear plan for the future use of any of the district’s six reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… Despite the state’s economic recovery since the pandemic first hit three … to ongoing economic growth and fiscal stability. The state faces prolonged inflation, rising federal interest … to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Executive Budget. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… 2.6 percent, from last year. Other tax collections through Sept. 30 totaled over $2.1 billion, an increase of $466.8 … Funds receipts totaled just under $75.2 billion through Sept. 30, which was 4.3 percent, or $3.1 billion, over … year. Departmental operations totaled $10 billion through Sept. 30, which was $317.1 million or 3.3 percent higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… for budget relief. Another $461 million of these one-time resources is expected to be spent for budget-balancing … cash flow and debt management purposes. Use of settlement resources for such purposes can obscure the state's … This figure reflects several actions that complicate the picture of year-over-year spending growth, such as: the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for … the quality of our environment for all New Yorkers. As DEC now enters its second half-century, its mission is … assure clean drinking water are just some of the new tasks DEC has been assigned in the last few years, adding to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Financial Plan
… funds and better-than-projected revenues are necessary to shore up reserves . The city needs to find ways to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-financial-planDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. … announced today identified 19 local governments designated in fiscal stress, including six counties, four cities, and … Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and … life," DiNapoli said. "Too many places are dealing with water main breaks, leaks, contaminated drinking water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. In SFY … disbursements for public elementary and secondary education at $25,519 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. New … below the national average on the National Assessment for Education Progress (NAEP) math test in 2019 and ranked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… totaled $10.3 billion. “Cyberattacks are a serious threat to New York’s critical infrastructure, economy and our … Government Facilities (7) tied for third. Combatting the Threat Securing critical infrastructure from cyberattacks … Encompassing local governments in this database would be important. DiNapoli’s cybersecurity audits of state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… effectively oversaw localities' efforts to coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April 1, … Background Many of New York's Medicaid recipients are veterans. During the five-year period ending March 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to … state budget makes important investments in education and health care including mental health care and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24XIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… Fund Requirements The distribution of the STIP investment earnings (STIP interest) to participating funds is governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which provides in relevant part that … Each year the Enacted Budget includes new authorization for temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal … programs. DiNapoli expressed concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt. He also cautioned that many … betterthanexpected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $2205 billion enacted state budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… levels,” DiNapoli said. “Currently, state spending is well below projections, as the Division of the Budget … some payments in response to fiscal uncertainty. All eyes are on Washington. New York and its localities badly … in personal income, consumption and business taxes. For the combined “measurement period” of May and June, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. Commentary: A path to comprehensive state debt reform Last month, the … have led to a high and growing debt burden. A new model is needed to effectively limit debt growth and maintain … for other priorities. Taxpayers and voters deserve to know what the debt is going to be used for, that the debt is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union