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MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTAs East Side Access project which will bring Long Island Rail Road LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time is expected to cost nearly $9 billion when finished in 2019 more than twice the MTAs initial cost estimate and a decade
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. … only helps it grow." … The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wakeup call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… June 30, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … provide justification when seeking competition will not be in the best interest of taxpayers. … City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Village of Corfu - Sewer Operations (2018M-133)
… budgets that were not reasonably estimated, resulting in operating deficits. The Board did not develop and adopt … records, it did not identify errors or inaccuracies in the records. Key Recommendations Adopt more realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-corfu-sewer-operations-2018m-133Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 19 purchases of materials and supplies totaling $4,190 from a hardware store owned by a trustee and his spouse. The … adopt written policies and procedures for purchasing fuel from gas stations and monitoring fuel held in reserve tanks. … develop multiyear financial and capital plans, including a plan for reserves, to establish long-term objectives for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at … as indicated below, whichever results in a higher salary. For purposes of this section, “base pay” shall now … a Promotion of: Apply an Increase of: One grade 3.0% Two grades 4.5% Three grades 6.0% Four grades 7.5% Five grades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedFishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… and recommended information on the District’s website in a transparent and comprehensive manner. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… projects. Inappropriate Investments The FIDA and FURA investment account had $911,000 improperly invested in bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
Determine whether the 13 school districts examined used their resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1.pdfDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… projects totaling more than $23.7 billion since 1990, but the estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer … aging water infrastructure systems remain significant. The most recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … Programs … The Environmental Facilities Corporation has paid out $237 billion since 1990 to help local communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterRetirement
… The New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS offers … services for the public members retirees and employers of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirementLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… Having everything in order will help your survivors make important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be … your loved ones, including your children if any of the money matters involve them. Make sure they know where your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsContract Submission System (CSS)
… Authorities Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssTapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… 26, 2017. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school that is not under the local school board’s … School, which has approximately 800 students, is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenses for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
… 31, 2014. Background The Village of Shortsville is located in the Town of Manchester, Ontario County, and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchasing (2016M-259)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 22 component school districts, which combined educate approximately 22,200 students, in Genesee, Livingston, Steuben and Wyoming Counties. BOCES is governed by an 11-member Board of Education elected by the boards of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/10/21/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchasing-2016m-259Mechanicville Housing Authority – Tenant Rents (2015M-246)
… Ensure that each employee collecting tenant rents has a unique user name and password in the computer … purposes. … Mechanicville Housing Authority Tenant Rents 2015M246 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/01/15/mechanicville-housing-authority-tenant-rents-2015m-246State Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… Top executives at the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority … legal opinions and directives guiding authorities to do otherwise,” DiNapoli said. “RGRTA should fix this problem … agencies provide guidance for public authorities on how performance incentive programs should be administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Taxation and Finance (Tax and Finance): New York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up) (2020-F-7) A report issued in … its methods for verifying eligibility for the youth jobs program, and that Tax and Finance could better ensure … to identify problem areas or trends. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0