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Opinion 91-9
… of Second Class Cities Law) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §§4, 75; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23(2)(f): A city of the second … has implied authority under Second Class Cities Law, §75 to include in its annual estimate a reasonable amount for … class which is governed by Second Class Cities Law, §75 may not increase any item in the annual estimate submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… one-third of the subway fleet is now more than 30 years old and about 40 percent of the signals in the system are more than 50 years old. The sharp growth in subway ridership over the past 15 … plants in the subway system are more than 50 years old and have never been rehabilitated, including five that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … Commission filings of the two major carriers of crude oil in New York state – CSX Corporation and Canadian Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… merger or consolidation of the contractor’s business. In these situations, where the original contract was subject … (OSC) approval, OSC must concur with the waiver. This in no way limits the State agency’s right to reject a … address changes or name changes, which are addressed in X.1 Guide to Vendor/Customer Management Overview , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE … offer this type of program. NY ABLE provides a variety of investment options. Earnings and distributions from NY ABLE … a Better Life Experience ABLE program a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… change on the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate … Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the first of its kind for a public pension fund, was formed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and … in 2018 and members were appointed in March 2018. It is comprised of investment, financial, environmental, energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial reports to the State Comptroller’s Office. Town of North Elba – Cash Collections (Essex County) Auditors … the golf director did not provide adequate oversight of golf course collections. Auditors also found the park … did not ensure employees remitted collections at the end of activities. Frankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… safeguards, meant limited oversight. Because the recording secretary generally did not record membership’s authorization … Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (Steuben County) The executive committee lacked reliable information to manage the … did not ensure board-approved hourly rates were used to pay the highway department employees. Budget Reviews South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending
… New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) will see pressure on key sources of revenue as Medicaid and low-income patients … insurance, while reimbursement rates for health care programs are cut by Washington, making it harder for the … New York City Health + Hospitals H+H will see pressure on key sources of revenue as Medicaid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-confront-tough-fiscal-outlook-washington-moves-cut-health-care-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Buffalo – Budget Review (Erie County) Auditors completed a review of the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget and determined … required annual financial report (AFR) was last filed in 2007, more than 18 years ago. In addition, the board’s inadequate review of claims led to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1New York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… (37 percent and 27 percent, respectively) compared to their overall shares of rental households (29 percent and … Program funding through June 2021. With low-income rent-burdened households as a measure, more than 1 million … of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 15 percent behind on rent payments at the end of June. 1 Households in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool … special education sector. I will continue my efforts to make sure tax dollars intended for students with special needs are spent as intended and not used to line the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.” In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… from the village. “Nancy Berger treated the village as her personal bank account and abused the public’s trust,” … 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to herself. Her theft was initially uncovered by the village and she resigned from her position shortly after in June 2022. Berger was appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villagePride 2022
… 1969, when a riot broke out at New York City’s Stonewall Inn and ignited the modern movement for equality for all. … June, Pride month honors the anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riot and uplifts lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… from barbecue and pancake breakfast fundraisers. Mason’s wife, Victoria Coleman-Mason, was convicted of petit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who … funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Medgar Evers College: Controls Over … after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the … these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks located in the proximity of the college found an additional two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)
… Port Authority included funds for vehicle and equipment rentals in its annual Purchase Program. We also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-followPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, … our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxRhinebeck Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-135)
… School District is located in the Towns of Clinton, Hyde Park, Milan, Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Stanford in Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/22/rhinebeck-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-135