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DiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and compliance with … deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli … deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain penalties for violations of the deposit law go to the Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… “Over the coming months, the MTA will have to work closely with its funding partners to close the $15 billion gap in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013, a nearly 16 percent increase … taxpayers a record $611 million. New York’s overtime bill is increasing and needs to be reined in,”DiNapoli said. … take a hard look at how they are using overtime and for what. To hold the line on state spending, state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… , Ithaca [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and White Plains [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was … that they operate properly and are free from physical and fire hazards. The code specifies that elevators be inspected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2012
Mayor Bloomberg revised NYC’s four-year financial plan to reflect a delay in the planned sale of additional taxi medallions caused by legal challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2013.pdfMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017 (2016-S-66) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s66-response.pdfMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017 (2016-S-66)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s66.pdfHitting the Limit: The Constitutional Tax Limit and its Implications for Local Governments
New York State’s Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) restricts the amounts local governments may raise by taxing real estate in any fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ctl-implications-for-local-governments.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Also, the IDA did not monitor project performance for investment or revitalization goals. Village of Kaser – Refuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… billion in monetary settlements from April 2014 through March 2016, including more than $3.6 billion in SFY 2015-16. … of $1.4 billion, or 25.5 percent above April 2014, as a result of strong financial market activity and non-wage … percent from the previous year. The increase reflected a 17.8 percent increase in capital spending and additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… at the end of federal fiscal year 2016, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … payments are languishing in government coffers. This is a persistent problem in New York that needs to be fixed," … including: providing clear and measurable guidance for what constitutes diligent efforts and measurable guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… The theft was discovered following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by taking, for his own personal use, fuel that was meant for official public business and paid for by taxpayers," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesDebt Management
… Contacts: Pat Reale ( PReale@osc.ny.gov ) Chuck Trimbach ( ctrimbach@osc.ny.gov ) Christian Brass ( cbrass@osc.ny.gov ) The Debt … service for general obligation bonds and notes of the State of New York. The Bureau approves the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/debt-managementNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… released the following statement today in advance of Amazon’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 9:00 … have urged shareholders to support a resolution calling on Amazon to conduct an independent racial equity audit of its … discrimination, one year after the murder of George Floyd, Amazon continues to find itself accused of practices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesOpinion 96-16
… local law, use the proceeds from the sale to the county of all the property and facilities of a town water district for … to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a county of all the property and facilities of a town water district … governing board of a town improvement district may sell all or any part of the property and facilities of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Vallone, chair of the Committee on Economic Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these … prevention training. DiNapoli will also be auditing how several school districts across the state have … wounded. Field work is expected to begin in June. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… of investment, financial, environmental, energy and legal experts that served voluntarily. The panel was charged … offering strategies for the Comptroller’s consideration on how the Fund might identify, assess and manage the investment risks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office approved 19,407 … to Housing Council of Monroe County. Department of Civil Service $59.2 million with Davis Vision for eye care … water supply. $1.4 million with Long Island Native Plant Initiative, Inc. for administration of the Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Opinion 93-1
… the opinion. COUNTY ATTORNEY -- Assistant (entitlement to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) … in the office of the principal. You ask whether 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 240 still represents the views of this Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1