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DiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… to provide accurate, annual reports of its real estate holdings, and has sold several for as little as $1 with … published report may still not correctly account for ESD’s holdings or their disposal. ESD reported that as of June … stated they established new management of its real estate holdings and said it initiated quarterly meetings regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… information and public administration sectors. Report Where New Yorkers Work: An Analysis of Industries and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… safety, as required, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law … (e.g., licensed nurses and certified nurse aides). Penalty amounts above $2,000 are to be used to support the … for that purpose. DOH can suspend a portion of a penalty depending on certain factors, such as history of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… billion in temporary resources, excluding extraordinary federal disaster assistance. Such resources include more than $2 billion from changes to the personal income tax that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2017, a $1 … partly offset by approximately $785 million in temporary tax-reduction initiatives. The Financial Plan also benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… the elderly in New York. “Absent a universal licensing or registration requirement, no agency has a complete accounting … comprehensive system of regulation, such as licensing, registration, or mandated inspection, is warranted as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York: For generations, higher education has powered New York’s … Across New York State, public and private, not-for-profit colleges and universities educate more than 1.1 … policy changes to lending undermines college access for students in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… profitability) may not exceed the level of 2013, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … of higher noncompensation expenses, which include the cost to settle legal claims stemming from the financial … include: In March 2014, DiNapoli estimated that the average bonus (including bonus payments deferred from prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. In November 2015, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). DiNapoli estimates the unfunded OPEB liability of New York state to be $68.2 … legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and local governments fund retiree health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOpinion 2006-6
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Leave Time Generally (authority to provide leave of absence to elected official) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to provide leave of absence to town supervisor) TOWNS -- Powers and … Whether a town supervisor may be granted a leave of absence by the town board pursuant to section 92 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to assess the quality of those services for the periods both prior to and … and to assess and measure whether NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … (2015-S-84) OASAS is not effectively monitoring Drug and Alcohol Treatment program contracts to ensure provider claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling unexpected … have a plan for 5 of the 11 events examined, including two rail yard derailments and two incidents of people being … were not made or were late. For example, for a broken rail on the Ronkonkoma Branch, the cancelation of a train was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up) (2024-F-26) … including career advising, tutoring, and personal counseling, throughout students’ enrollment. During the Fall … supported transactions and lack of support that some counseling services to students were actually provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person … oversight and uniform standards to ensure children in direct placement are not put into another bad situation … is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York has thousands of water systems supplying drinking water but, as we’ve seen … systems with their security and emergency preparedness. As of December 2022, 318 of New York’s largest water systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray … New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID19 pandemic including ventilators and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the … New York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … or have been a member for a number of years, this booklet will serve as a valuable resource to you. It will help you … benefits is one of the first and most important steps in planning your future. Your Retirement System is here to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshell