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Public Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for … than $324 billion in debt outstanding. The State’s access to public credit markets could be impaired if public … are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesOpinion 2005-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of unpaid ambulance fees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §122-b; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: Towns may fix fees for … in the contract, we note that article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits gifts and loans of monies by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) has the funds on hand to provide retirement security to its more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… can submit information about their home visit using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit … records for in-home services contributed to the high number of payments that did not have matches to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c Eligibility the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/eligibility-benefit-and-filingEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c Eligibility the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1506/eligibility-benefit-and-filingEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Coordinated Plan for ERS Tier 6 Members
… Tier 6 members under Article 15 Eligibility the Benefit and Filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1530/eligibility-benefit-and-filingEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 5 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 5 members under Article 15 Eligibility the Benefit and Filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1523/eligibility-benefit-and-filingDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay … to protect and serve as police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, … those funds were returned in full to the Village of Chatham and the New York State Retirement System. I thank and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… other duties, supervise the day-to-day operations of Train Operators and Conductors, evaluate and monitor train service … files for future reference. Once on the job, Train Operators and Conductors are required to undergo, and … periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and every five years for Conductors. Revisits may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA Financial Plan
… be years before the MTA needs to find a solution to its structural imbalance is troubling. “Better-than-expected tax … of raising fares in 2023 and 2025, and $150 million in annual savings generated from its transformation plan. The MTA must regularly report on the progress of these initiatives, the receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mta-financial-planNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdfOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsLakeville No. 2 Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… Findings District officials did not ensure that District funds were expended in the best interest of taxpayers or as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/17/lakeville-no-2-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 1959
… notify agencies of the 2021 Year End processing schedule for AC230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the … Recovery of Taxes OSC has no ability to recover taxes for salary refunds that were originally paid in a prior year. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1959-schedule-submitting-2021-year-end-returned-checksProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… bacterial disease), exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, and changing climate. In 2016, the State developed … the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan (Plan) to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. The Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… dual-signs checks with the clerk-treasurer, no one reviews bank statements, canceled check images or monthly reports and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… in FY 2027 and grow to $13.6 billion by FY 2029, based on risks including slowing economic growth, rising costs and … Uncertainty from Washington New York City modified its FY 2026 budget to $118.2 billion, $2.3 billion higher than at … adoption. However, this total excludes $3.8 billion of FY 2026 expenses that were prepaid in FY 2025. After adjusting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costs