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Farmland Protection Program
… in the nation forms the foundation of New York State’s farm economy. According to the American Farmland Trust, farms … This poses a challenge depending on the size of the farm needing protection. Rising land values and funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfMedicaid Program – Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments on behalf of individuals who had comprehensive third-party health insurance coverage. The audit covered the period … To determine whether the Department of Health made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/13/medicaid-program-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-comprehensive-third-partyDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… in financial jeopardy,” said DiNapoli. “Statutory payment requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee … have each contributed to this plight. As competition for gambling dollars intensifies in New York, the state must … games, casinos in neighboring Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and a racino in Massachusetts. There are some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood and the New … in this case working families in the Bronx who struggle to find childcare. DOI was gratified to perform financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for special … said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing … throughout New York. We’ve referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of the misspent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… (20 percent), Bronx (15 percent) and Staten Island (14 percent). Private sector employment in the city … Sheepshead Bay/Gravesend; Central Harlem; Bensonhurst; Coney Island; Williamsburg/Greenpoint; Bay Ridge and Howard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthState Agencies Bulletin No. 1478
… Annual Addl Earnings: $500 End Date: Leave Blank* Goal Balance: Leave Blank *The End Date Field can be left blank … automatically) End Date: Same as Effective Date Goal Balance: $500 (to prevent making another payment) Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1478-april-2016-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces significant … to show resilience, supporting relatively strong revenues in the near-term,” DiNapoli said. “Still, the city faces … Federal funding is anticipated to decline to $10.4 billion in FY 2024 (from $11.7 billion in FY 2023) and decline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in … before the public good. I thank United States Attorney Richard Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the … as Town Supervisor and as a member of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors to lobby for the legalization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… that they submitted false timecards in connection with the school district’s Twilight Program. "These … $2,001.37 of the settlement proceeds. The case is docketed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New … that they submitted false timecards in connection with the school districts Twilight Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… that exposed lax contracting processes, improper payments, loose controls, and inadequate oversight of and within New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. The PPACA requires … with incorrect information pertaining to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $813,412 in … for clinic, transportation, durable medical equipment, and eye care services. Auditors also identified providers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to … in a guilty verdict on five counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges, including hiding self-dealing and … David M Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency IDA who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… who are enrolled in one of the following Pension Plans with a status “Elect”, and a contribution rate within the limit for the current plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payservNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … of employment income within the next four weeks, according to new data from the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… service interruption. In addition, the Board did not physically control access to or establish environmental … her electronic signature was used by another employee to sign checks. The claims auditor did not approve medical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0