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Comptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… created by IDA-sponsored projects narrowed between upstate and downstate regions in 2017, according to the most recent … New Yorkers can examine if incentives given out to create and retain jobs in their communities are worth it.” The … payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs). Both total exemptions and PILOTs increased, resulting in net exemptions of just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… who break our laws accountable. The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… and/or protest procurements. Tools and Dashboards Search All Contracts Search over 260,000 contracts that State agencies have with … Comptroller’s review and approval and those that are not. Search Contracts View Breakdown of Contracts by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit Program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81.pdfNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), today announced that he and the New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds have been appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Environmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… $1 billion borrowed would increase debt service by an amount comparable to a 1 percent increase in fares and tolls. … to reach $39 billion by 2018 — more than double the amount in 2003 — even before taking into account any new … 81.8 million riders in 2013 and is projected by the MTA to pass LIRR ridership by 2018; New labor agreements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime increased in 2013 for the third straight year. “State employees logged 14.8 … should take a hard look at how they are using overtime and for what. To hold the line on state spending, state agencies … to reduce this expensive habit.” DiNapoli’s report found for the seven-year period ending in 2013, overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County … As the clerk to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Growing Slowly
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by $177 million, or 2.4 percent, for the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, according to a report issued today by State … Great Recession,” said DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections in New York City are thriving but several regions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-growing-slowlyDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… to $27.7 billion for SFY 2023-24. Other notable spending increases in SFY 2022-23 are intended to address impacts of … billion in personal income taxes in SFY 2021-22. The rate increases will sunset in 2023 and 2027, respectively. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… transaction budget checks against the project budgets, but does not budget check against appropriation or segregation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the … due to federal restrictions on disenrollment during the public health emergency. The State Department of Health (DOH) … extensions without eligibility review during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Division of the Budget expects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may … an increase of 9%, bringing the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to … Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint), Manhattan’s Midtown West, and along the East River in Queens. The neighborhoods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallState Police Bulletin No. SP-248
… bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic increase in union dues for employees represented by the Police … Association (PBA) of the New York State Troopers, Inc. in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-248-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023 (2023-S-9)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s9.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023 (2022-S-36) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s36-response.pdf