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MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions

… Authority (MTA) has made substantial progress funding its capital programs and has tried to limit the strain on its operating budget from debt service costs, but potential federal actions … to avoid this outcome, issuing additional debt to address funding risks could pressure its operating budget, requiring …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actions

MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget

… capital program.” East Side Access is the nation’s largest public transportation project and the first expansion of the … permit higher density office buildings proposed by Mayor Bloomberg, in combination with the completion of East Side …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budget

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults

… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective … the state. Referrals, which can come from anyone whether a family member, a neighbor or a bank employee, fell … The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adults

Access to Preschool Special Education Services

… parent training, and counseling. As of October 5, 2022, SED reported 40,846 children in the State were … services to be provided, to be developed within 60 calendar days of parental consent to evaluate a child not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-services

DiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns

… — our identities, interests, locations, credit histories, medical conditions, sexual interests, and religious and … in “phantom debt” that can lead lenders to extend credit without knowledge of borrowers’ full existing liability. Use … Decisions DiNapoli also filed shareholder proposals with insurance companies Humana Inc. and The Cigna Group, calling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concerns

Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law

… is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and establishing and enforcing policies to … the Law’s requirements. The Law requires every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, to be instructed in and … the Department to review drivers’ records at each motor carrier at least once every three years to determine whether …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law

DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain

… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that revenue … to continue as strongly, especially as new casinos open up across the state,” DiNapoli said. “NYRA needs to come … such as pension contributions, OPEB, and depreciation when calculating the results of its racing-related financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertain

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion

… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) has the funds on hand to provide retirement security to its more than …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billion

COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry

… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report released today by New … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industry

Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding

On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… amount of water sold to customers on a monthly basis. In 2014, however, 43 percent of the water produced was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals

… are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's economy is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals

… are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's economy is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… provided to employees. In addition, many duties within the payroll process have been segregated. For example, computer access levels to various payroll-related accounting functions have been limited to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget

… that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for … to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, … “I remain concerned about the state’s debt burden, one of the highest in the nation and which continues to grow. I …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget

DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority

… money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authority

Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge

… Delhi, was charged today with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly misstating his sick and leave accruals from 2015 to 2019 for 272 hours he did not accrue, which was revealed during a … “Thanks to the State Police and District Attorney Hubbard for working with my staff to expose this alleged crime.” “I …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-charge

DiNapoli: Former Clerk Treasurer for the Village of Speculator Charged With Larceny

… Former Speculator village clerk-treasurer Bonnie Page was charged with grand larceny and corrupting the government for allegedly scamming the village out of $25,988 for health insurance benefits for her … Former Speculator village clerktreasurer Bonnie Page was charged with grand …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-former-clerk-treasurer-village-speculator-charged-larceny