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DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… projects $66.8 billion in spending through SFY 2023-24, an increase of $14.2 billion, or 27 percent, from the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY … economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job … record tourism and rising wages have helped to bolster New York City’s coffers,” DiNapoli said. “Still, there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than … strong economic growth has boosted city revenues, Mayor de Blasio continues to grapple with ongoing structural … New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios budget proposal appropriately uses higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… for 9 out of 10 New York business owners, being their own boss and greater income potential were the primary reasons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… the next five years state-supported debt is projected to increase by $26 billion, or 42 percent, from $61.9 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… if there are any factors that would significantly increase or decrease estimated outlays. Relevant factors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Fund balance was $12.8 billion as of September 11, an increase of $34.6 million from a week earlier. Among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated eight school districts in … years,” said DiNapoli. “A few have remained in stress for the entire period and we’re watching closely to see if … of school districts in fiscal stress and their scores, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… 12,300 added in 2019. Much of the growth was driven by an increase in jobs that serve the elderly and people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they … New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… claims to OTDA for homeless housing reimbursement, an increase of 38%—or $600 million—from the 2017 gross claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… January 2024. About the Program OCFS’ mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency, and … facilities (local detention facilities). Outside of New York City, OCFS oversees 19 local detention facilities: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityCapital Planning and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes its capital maintenance and improvement projects; whether or not it has developed … To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered 262,765 cases with outstanding balances of $108,314,492 from January 1, 2012 through February 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… ). About the Program The New York City (City) Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible … to make voluntary contributions at the time of meal delivery, to be used to benefit the providers’ HDML programs. Clients can submit meal delivery complaints (e.g., poor meal quality, unsatisfactory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required documentation and … renewable energy project within 1 year from the date the application was deemed complete. Key Findings ORES was … and time line. However, while the overall time between application and final siting permit has improved since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… inclusion of them in each contract. Key Recommendations Increase the frequency of the Office’s provider monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1215
… 403(b): The regular annual contribution amount will increase to $17,500 for 2013. An additional deferment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1215-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… there were over 932,400 private sector jobs in New York in industries associated with international travel, paying over … Through September 2025, average employment in these industries increased by 1,782 jobs, 0.2%, over the same … compared to private sector job growth of 1% in all other industries in the state. However, there were 798 fewer jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… usually the person responsible for maintaining the payroll records and the former employee's immediate supervisor. Start … the number of employees listed on the quarterly report, NYS-45 Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and … of Labor website for more information. Resources Office of the State Comptroller: Personal Service Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costs