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Thanksgiving Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating all of the blessings in our lives and to remember those who are not as fortunate. I want to … to my colleagues at the Office of the State Comptroller and the dedicated public workforce that serves the people of … Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating all of the blessings in our lives and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/thanksgiving-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… Too many New York City subway stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Only 51 of the city’s 468 stations were free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or … City Transit reports it is making progress on repairing stations but the pace is too slow and much more work needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is … in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United States … local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… dropping from 264 in 2023 to 240. However, that number is nearly double what it was 10 years ago. In 2025, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… playground, and Letchworth State Park had an Autism Nature Trail, featuring sensory stations to help children with … explore nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… are not included. The Comptroller’s 2021 estimate is based on personal income tax withholding trends and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 billion, or 43 percent, of the $85 billion in total revenue from local fiscal years … revenues from real property taxes (representing 53 percent of total revenues for each), while villages received $1.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… meet for the long term and clearly lay out how it will affect New York drivers and taxpayers.” The Thruway Authority … estimates that these changes collectively will not affect its budget. In its 2015-16 budget, the state also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… tax revenue, as anticipated by New York state and the city. “Wall Street’s cash bonuses were expected to fall as … lower bonuses affect income tax revenues for the state and city, our economic recovery does not depend solely on Wall … and construction must continue to improve for the city and state to fully recover.” The $33.7 billion bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… employees are referred to as “matrixed” employees. MTA Headquarters permits these arrangements to allow MTA agencies … review to provide information on any action planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… homeownership throughout the State. HCR is comprised of several different offices and agencies, including the … the start of the pandemic – HCR had only committed about $98 million, of which less than $5 million has been reimbursed. To meet HUD’s Report 2021-S-10 2 requirements, HCR must expend over $96 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… Rochester, Rye, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, White Plains and Yonkers. The Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghState Agencies Bulletin No. 1801
… had a home address in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens or Richmond county in 2019, and were paid while at this address, … home address was in the Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens or Richmond county in 2019; The Resident checkbox was not … home address was not in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens or Richmond county in 2019; and The employee’s Resident checkbox …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1801-2019-new-york-city-reportable-wagesDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of … put into another bad situation and are kept out of harm’s way. OCFS attempted to dismiss the serious findings of our … Information on children in direct placement is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… and the West Irondequoit Central School District (Monroe). Of the seven districts examined, five contracted out with eight different vendors for some or all of their student transportation needs. Three of those five also provided some in-house transportation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… projects operating budget gaps that total $262 million in 2020, $424 million in 2021 and $634 million in 2022. The MTA … seeking billions from the state and city to help fund its 2020-2024 five-year capital program, which could include the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… Economy and Revenue While both the number of jobs and workers nationally exceed their pre-pandemic levels, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use … (Las Vegas) have allotted from 0.4% to 17.1% of their funds for early childhood programs. Spending for Pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy … SFY 2022-23, increasing to $115.8 billion by SFY 2026-27, for an average annual growth of 4.8%. General Fund receipts … Fund spending reflects continuing temporary funding for pandemic recovery and the health care and direct care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… 3.8 billion trips across its subway, bus, and commuter railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in … supported a relatively high farebox operating ratio – the amount that fares cover operating expenses, excluding … buses but for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad as well, is a challenge that will dictate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mta