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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law … enables the Office of the State Comptroller to implement a modern electronic fraud prevention and … Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptrollers ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45) 180-Day Response
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45-responses.pdfHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System (2018-S-59) MTA 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate oversight ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s59-MTAresponse.pdfHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System (2018-S-59) DHS 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Department of Homeless Services have appropriate oversight and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s59-response.pdfOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (2016-N-6) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single adult and adult family homeless...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n6-response.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2)
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2.pdfMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (2014-S-55) 90-Day Response
To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations are submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health and whether ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-14s55-response.pdfExcess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ebalr2012.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… grow at such a fast pace,” DiNapoli said. “With the nation and the state facing significant economic challenges, local governments should exercise caution and use responsible budgeting practices.” New York City’s … largest increase at 48.8%, followed by Columbia (29.1%) and Yates (26.8%) counties. Onondaga County had the smallest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearOpinion 89-40
… incurred" by volunteer fire officers and firefighters, up to a maximum of one hundred dollars per day. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Opinion 88-20
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Courts (authority to relocate family court) -- County Seat (effect of relocation of family court) COUNTY LAW, §216; NY CONST, ART III, §17: A county, by resolution, may relocate its family court from the unincorporated area of a town to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… City of Little Falls’ (City’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in June 2021. Background The City, located in Herkimer … the City of Little Falls Citys progress as of March 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fNorth Amityville Fire Company – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-163-F)
… Fire Company’s (Company) progress, as of June 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2023. Background The Company provides fire … Amityville Fire Companys Company progress as of June 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/06/20/north-amityville-fire-company-audit-follow-2022m-163-fLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2021. Background The District is located in … Fire Districts District progress as of September 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… New York State Common Retirement Fund reached an all-time high of $160.7 billion in 2013, State Comptroller Thomas P. … closed the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at an all-time high value of $160.7 billion, with a 10.4 percent return. … of $29 million. Reported on the state’s increasingly high debt levels, shrinking debt capacity and continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsMTA’s Paratransit Program: An Overview
Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2024.pdfDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… $623 for vacation time, $2,971 for sick time and $220 for holiday leave. The audit findings have been turned over to … that the treasurer failed to deposit in the library’s bank account as well as any unauthorized compensation … terms of the contractual agreement; and Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations. Outstanding and/or questionable items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The early forecast of a disastrous year for financial markets was sharply reversed by a boom in underwriting … percent. The securities industry accounts for one-fifth of private sector wages in New York City, even though it is less than 5 percent of private sector employment. DiNapoli estimates that nearly 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2012
In June 2011, New York City projected a balanced budget for FY 2012 but a large budget gap of $4.6 billion in FY 2013, and even larger gaps in subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2012.pdf