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MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) East Side … service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, is expected to cost nearly $9 billion when finished in 2019, more than twice the MTA’s initial cost … The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTAs East Side …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… $85.8 billion through three quarters of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. On a year-over-year basis, collections were $5.9 billion higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… tax revenues, and planned savings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … fund revenue, in line with pre-pandemic levels. DiNapoli’s report notes that while the city’s current financial … to emerge during the plan period as well. DiNapoli’s report also found that the city anticipates $6.6 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … New York State Gaming Commission permits giving out free tickets but requires the OTB to submit an annual marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and capital improvement project expenditures for the period … of the ensuing year’s budget. To reduce the fund balance and stay within the 4 percent limit, District officials transferred moneys to the District’s reserves and have continuously increased the amount of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court … announced on the record at the time of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state pension system. White’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily activities, with remote learning and remote work becoming common in New York … The COVID19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… New York state has a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life … DiNapoli’s office also oversees New York’s 529 College Savings Program. The legislation was sponsored by Senator … $100,000. The program was modeled after the 529 College Savings Program and adopted under the federal Stephen Beck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The Village is … elected Board of Trustees comprising four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 … For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
Village of CastletononHudson Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking 2013M59
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
The Paycheck Protection Program PPP is a loan program administered by the US Small Business Administration SBA first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and notforprofit organizations due to the pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 … from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep employment in New York declined by nearly 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board which … segregate the Town Clerk’s duties. Deposits in the Clerk’s office were not timely or intact. Cash collected totaling … configuration. Although data is backed up in the Clerk’s office and Finance Department, the backups are not taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… was to examine the District’s procurement of professional services and maintenance of fuel inventories for the period … special district that provides refuse and recycling pickup services to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North … require the use of competitive methods for professional services. District officials paid three professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Town of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … not develop budgets with realistic estimates of revenues. In recent years, the Board over-estimated the sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … local retailers and, six months later, from Finger Lakes Home Supply (Home Supply) without competitive bidding. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced to three years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … reserve which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. … sewer district could experience another operating deficit in 2012 totaling $4,610, which will further reduce unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216DiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… during the 2016 election. Smikle was also a senior aide to Hillary Clinton during her first campaign for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conference