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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… for “professional degrees,” reduces support for part-time learners, and shortens repayment and deferment options. … higher education ecosystem, which provides almost 300,000 jobs, $15.7 billion in consumer spending, over $8 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… to increase its reserves to cushion against the potential for federal budget cuts and the possible roll back of the … revenues (averaging 4.4 percent). In addition, the budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion. If … gaps for subsequent years. The city's general reserve stands at $1 billion annually beginning in FY 2018 and Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not … the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to collect fines from those who violate its rules,” DiNapoli … delays on the rise Transit needs every dollar it can get to improve the subway service for straphangers. Fines are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … job applicants are often unaware when AI tools are used to screen them. Additionally, DCWP’s complaint handling and … knowing if a company is using artificial intelligence to evaluate their resumes or video interviews, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … account for just 6.4% ($7.4 billion) of the city’s FY 2026 operating budget, significantly more federal funding … In addition to the $2.34 billion in prepayments for FY 2026, the city added $2 billion in revenue and reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… Immigrants in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 million, of the … well above the national average of 13 percent, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Immigrants have helped stabilize populations in some upstate cities and driven growth in other areas such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… is plenty of time before the next scheduled fare increase for the MTA to refocus its efforts on reducing waste, which … service ($317 million), and lower health insurance costs for active employees and retirees ($218 million) compared to … risen much faster than inflation over the past six years. For instance, since 2007, the cost of a 30-day MetroCard rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… to make ends meet for the long term and clearly lay out how it will affect New York drivers and taxpayers.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2022-23, DEC All Funds spending totaled $1.5 billion, an … spending growing 33 percent year-over-year. This increase is accounted for by additional spending from federal clean … revenues over this period. Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 In November 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… last year, but its capital program for maintaining and upgrading the regional transit system faces significant … critical to winning riders back to public transportation and increasing fare revenue. When capital projects are delayed, repairs and upgrades are put off, causing parts of the system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… There are 25 local governments in fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The … scores by year and entity name, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For more … fiscal stress monitoring system, visit: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/index.htm For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … of the public trust and will not be tolerated," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to … out corruption and misuse of taxpayer dollars across our state,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Today’s guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, flowers and other … program-related items: landscaping for his home ($18,936), car and insurance payments for his vehicles (two Mercedes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… provide the public with a clear, independent assessment of how the Fund is being managed and where improvements could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… access. But ISPs may report that an entire census block is served by broadband even if it only offers a connection of 25 Mbps service to one location on that block. In remote areas, a census block can encompass hundreds of square miles. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company , Schenectady Municipal Housing … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial … today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Schenectady Municipal Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … – Controls Over Claims Processing (Albany County) Except for some minor exceptions, the claims reviewed were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the East Islip Union Free School District , Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District , George Junior Republic Union Free School District and the Otsego Northern Catskills Board … spent appropriately and effectively.” East Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … because they did not include estimated amounts for tax certiorari judgment or the district’s plan for funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… in 2014 and 2015, which misrepresented his use of the funds. As company president, Amacher oversaw the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jar