Search
Public Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… assistance to eligible needy families; SNA provides cash or non-cash assistance to eligible single adults, childless couples, persons who have exceeded … program for the aged, blind and disabled with little or no income and resources—decreased by 22,365 (3.4 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "DMV has a … have a history of either criminal activity or operating an auto business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… the cities of Beacon, Dunkirk, Ithaca, Johnstown, Little Falls, Mechanicville, Mount Vernon, Rensselaer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… capital investment. “New York is at a crossroads. Far too little of the money set aside to build or repair roads and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offNYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… today called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to compel fossil fuel industry companies — by enforcement or … — to enhance disclosure of the material risks climate change poses to their business and what steps they are taking … produce emissions that contribute to it. But when asked how laws and regulations to prevent climate change may affect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… or the cost to taxpayers will only grow. Most state and local government employees earn future benefits while they are working, such as pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEB), primarily … for paying for retiree health insurance. The state and local governments pay the bill for health insurance every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of $173,450 to almost 60,000 residents with a budget of $93.8 … Annual Financial Report – Of the 532 villages, 246 (46 percent) filed their statutorily required fiscal year 2023 … OSC as of December 13, 2024. 2 The scope of our review does not constitute an audit under generally accepted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can … help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the … your loved ones, including your children if any of the money matters involve them. Make sure they know where your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in … employees. New York State Budget and Spending The State’s General Fund balance was $12.6 billion as of November 27. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … fiscal years 2013 through 2017, the town’s general fund balance increased by $624,571 and the unrestricted fund balance grew to 53.49 percent of the ensuing year’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have … did not adequately oversee the cash receipt function. As a result, the attendant had almost complete control over the … to support that they will receive it in 2019-20. As a result, the district’s proposed budget is structurally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Start Saving for Retirement
… may seem far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that … for their retirement income. If you’re just starting out in your career, you may want to pick a savings amount (or … a plan to withdraw money from your retirement savings. A withdrawal plan will give you a better grasp of the income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… In a follow-up, auditors determined HPD officials made little progress addressing the problems identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for their intended purposes. Our … the Department administers over 90 special revenue funds, which are supported by specific sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they need … evidence. However, DiNapoli’s auditors found DOH, in some cases, is suspending a substantial portion of the penalty … violator to pay a penalty on an installment plan, in all cases, the respondent violated the payment plan terms and DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… the ability to repay loans, which would affect taxpayer funds if the loans are government backed. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… have to show why they would not be able to execute their business plans without this help, provide their financial … in the audit. Audit NYC Industrial Development Agency: Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt … is needed to effectively limit debt growth and maintain long-term affordability. Moody’s ranks New York as having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… (USAN). Only one of these is reported by ESD to have definitive development plans. USAN purchased properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-below