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New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… Program’s Direct Plan is the largest plan of its kind in the country, our fees are among the lowest in the nation, and we continue to have solid results. We have … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in the futures of their loved ones." NY’s 529 College Savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… be awarded contracts for modernization this year. Subway cars are aging and increasingly prone to break downs. The … in 2022, up from 20 years in 2013. Replacing the oldest cars, which are over 40 years old and break down at nearly … to 2025. It is concerning that some of the replacement cars have arrived with equipment problems. Overall, MTA needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… tax plan includes a proposal to double the standard deduction, which was first enacted in 1944 to … the need to calculate itemized deductions. As of 2017, the standard deduction is $12,700 for married, joint filers; … and nearly the same proportion in New York claim the standard deduction, primarily reflecting taxpayers with lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… MTA will be forced to put off badly needed investment in expansion and improvements to the system. Those choices will … and Signal Modernization, $5.65 billion. Network Expansion: Second Avenue Subway (SAS), $5.23 billion. … inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… to establish governance structures over AI to ensure that its use is transparent and accurate and does not generate … unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For … the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI to power its facial recognition technology, improve highway safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceUnadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Unadilla Valley Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) … Determine whether the Unadilla Valley Central School District District used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentWaverly Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-38)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Waverly Central School District (District) used District resources to provide … Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Finding The District did … health training as required to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 because officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/waverly-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkWellsville Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-39)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school … did not provide any of the recommended components of mental health that educators should know. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/wellsville-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newEden Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-28)
… to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) … to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/eden-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
… (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/dover-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newSchalmont Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-35)
… Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such training … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/schalmont-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newOpinion 88-13
… General Municipal Law, §802 contains several exceptions for contracts which would otherwise be prohibited by section … contract. Finally, subdivision 2(a) provides an exception for interests arising as a result of stock ownership or … conflict of interest in contracts of the agency. For example, he would be deemed to have an interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Food Safety Monitoring
… monitors the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The audit covers the period April … monitors the processing distribution and sale of food products in New Yo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… business day for proper invoices submitted on weekends, holidays, or after 5:00 PM on business days. Please refer to … (15 days for qualified small businesses), excluding legal holidays, or in the case of final payments on highway … construction contracts 75 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the MIR date for the amount of the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… City has cut fuel use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging … repair, and over $400 million in capital funding for new vehicle acquisitions. “New York City has made real progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenState Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… discussed below, will be calculated and appear on IRS Form W-2 for calendar year 2025 and to provide information on additional groups. … -- that is required by the FLSA and that is reported on an IRS Form W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement … employees discussed below will be calculated and appear on IRS Form W2 for calendar year 2025 and to provide information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees and expiration dates. … New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, prosecutes, mediates, hears, makes findings, and recommends action on civilian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Horseheads (Town) … to staff? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – January 21, 2025 We extended our audit period through March 26, 2025, to … IT support, network setup and maintenance, end point protection, managing user accounts and permissions and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… On Earth Day 2016, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … historic day, as leaders from around the world celebrate Earth Day by signing the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. We’ve come so far since the first Earth Day 46 years ago. Environmental concerns are at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016