Search

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity

…    Moreover, our nation has been galvanized by demands for response to the racial injustice that has long been part … inequality and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to … suffer food insecurity.  Across New York, the need for food assistance has surged. SNAP beneficiaries in New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurity

DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown

… sales tax collections were widespread, leaving counties, cities and some other local governments short by about $327 … shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide with the largest declines downstate. The April figures show shrinking … tax collections occurred in the Mid-Hudson Region (-21.5 percent). The Capital District had the most severe decline …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdown

DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments

… A 50-year-old Georgia woman, Sandra Smith, was sentenced to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full … died, Sandra Smith kept the bank account open while the retirement system and SSA continued to deposit … which she either withdrew cash or further transferred the money to other bank accounts in her control. Smith pleaded …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nys

DiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress

… tough issues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also points … changes required for balance in the coming years. “New York state is in its strongest fiscal position in years, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progress

DiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report

… local assistance spending program in terms of state funding is education (including higher education), which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-report

New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies

… farm workers went into effect. These standards required payment of overtime for hours worked over 60 hours per week …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economies

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… general purpose cards. Auditors reviewed 15 credit card payments totaling $32,906 for purchases made using these …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments

… in four years in State Fiscal Year 2014-15 (0.8 percent of payroll for the Employee Retirement System and 1.3 percent of payroll for Police and Fire Retirement System) because of … compensation benefits and more. Processed $15 billion in payroll checks for more than 250,000 employees in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishments

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget

… to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m particularly concerned about the out-year budget gaps of … actions taken by the new administration in Washington and how they could affect New York’s finances. As we enter into a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budget

DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead

… robust higher education sector that attracts students and investment to our colleges and universities, which benefits … for disadvantaged students. Degrees and Return on Investment Outcomes related to earning a degree, including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-years

City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)

… balance its budget. Includes revenue estimates for income tax surcharge, city and state mortgage tax, sales and use tax and sales and use tax-education, parks, real estate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7

Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)

… Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Report 2015-S - 58 ). Background The federal Temporary Assistance for … welfare programs. The TANF block grant program requires New York State to engage individuals in countable work …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-follow

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)

… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the … which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7

Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates

… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocates

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip

… million, or 3.9 percent, from the same period last year and $454.1 million below projections, according to the June … note,” DiNapoli said. “While it’s early in the year and tax collections may improve going forward, the state … Total receipts from all funds, including miscellaneous and federal receipts, declined $783.7 million from a year …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dip

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s … practices and verify 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 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)

… the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the State … that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2019-20 and the related justification documents are in compliance … budget totals $1.2 billion. The budget includes operating and debt service funding of $628.5 million for the Yonkers …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6

Medicaid Program – Medicare Part D Clawback Payments

… Department of Health (Department) overpaid the Medicare Part D prescription drug phased-down state contributions. The … Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Medicare Part D provides prescription drug benefits for individuals …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-medicare-part-d-clawback-payments

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… numerous questionable debit card transactions, including Amazon purchases (such as vitamins, a treadmill mat, a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

DiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation

… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by … constraints that may be leading to underserved borrowers being excluded from programs; policymakers have to consider …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nation