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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw … $598 billion in the third calendar quarter JulySeptember of 2024 an increase of 14 or $827 million compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… Plan takes a comprehensive approach to addressing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. This multi-faceted … with portfolio companies and managers, sophisticated risk assessments, strong public policy advocacy and, as a … increasingly moves toward net zero emissions targets by or before 2050, this goal will continue to ensure the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-248
… be effective in paychecks dated July 2, 2025. OSC Actions: At the request of the PBA NYS Troopers, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-248-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) short-term financial outlook has been buoyed by the economy, but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year …
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 compared to 2012 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Overtime increased in 2013 for the third straight year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the implementation … put in place since our audit began, New York farmers and food producers could see increased business from the state." … guidelines, and provide training on New York state food purchasing to agency personnel. OGS is also responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for preventing … documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling $17,812 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat … environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesNew Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: Budget-to-actual results; budget documents with fund … card information; and annual external audit reports. Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC’s) audit and … of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post the budget-to-actual results, comprehensive budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office … regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions September 16, 2020 Edition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… individuals on Medicaid receiving treatment for opioid use disorder might have received unnecessary or dangerous opioid … methadone, as part of a treatment program for opioid use disorder. Auditors found 33 percent of Medicaid recipients in … Medicaid recipients who are being treated for opioid use disorder: Developing a report that can be used to notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true on … P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there are increasing … an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Titarchuk as Interim Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The Fund’s current CIO … help grow the Fund and protect the retirement security of New York’s more than one million public employees, retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Department of Motor Vehicles today announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny … of her deceased mother’s pension benefits. “Christmas Fish allegedly hid her mother’s death to divert her pension … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Fish knowingly defrauded the pension system by using her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead and another 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… which are required every five years for buildings over six stories tall. The audit also found that none of the agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The town's accounting records did not include a part-town (PT) general fund. General fund PT revenues and expenditures were not properly allocated. As … years. City of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (Oneida County) City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 96 - 11
… town purpose (see also Town Law, §§81, 220; cf . 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-203, p 216). As a general rule, when real … the real property (Town Law, §64[2]; see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-5, p 4; cf . County Law, §215(8) and Real … authorized or required to so by State statute (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-58, p 160 and citations therein). Permissive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11Opinion 89-21
… -- Obstructions (cutting or removal of trees along town line highway) -- Repairs (repair and maintenance of town line highway) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (maintenance and repair of town line highway, including cutting or removal of trees) HIGHWAY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21