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MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… later than expected, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Time and again, the … expected to serve 160,000 riders daily, reducing commutes by up to 40 minutes. New tunnels will connect the LIRR main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetOpinion 89-45
… where possible, payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to permit more efficient accounting for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… revenues in the general fund for the 2020 through 2022 fiscal years; did not provide budget status reports, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… federal grant revenue from relief programs, savings in pension contributions from extraordinary asset gains in FY … spending on education and MTA subsidies, and unbudgeted housing costs. These risks collectively could exceed $1.8 … of lower-than-anticipated market returns on the city’s pension contributions, and the impact of escalating cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … to ensuring justice is served and that the stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State … District (SCSD) received federal grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Education to operate a high school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Attorney Hoovler. “I thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for all the work his office did in this investigation, and for working with us on this report. I hope this report will … to receiving $90,000 in payments from Cozzolino’s firm for merely attending 20 meetings and “a couple” of phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003.1
… by January 25, 2021. The migration will be effective at Go Live on March 15, 2021. Background OSC is preparing to … their designated queries in a test database prior to Go Live as some of the queries may not work in version 9.2 and … Testing and Training and update as necessary after Go Live. An updated Query Data Dictionary* listing PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0031-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… levels, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city estimates it … levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is nearly back to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… that can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has … on time, or not delayed. However, delays in 2023 increased by 96 percent compared to 2022 as service increased 34% and … 11% from 2019. More than 93% of the problems were caused by mechanical problems or infrastructure maintenance issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracts may include provisions that require a surety to complete or arrange for completing the contract should the … action by the contracting agency and notification to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as specified … System (SFS), allowing future payments under the contract to be appropriately directed to the surety. Through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeoversApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… a renewable energy program by the end of June 2021 to meet two requirements: by 2030, a minimum of 70% of statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget were reasonable. Background The Village … projections in the Village of Washingtonvilles Villages 202526 tentative budget were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1XI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… information). This section provides guidance on State agency creation and submission of these transactions in the … in the EDSS. This document should be maintained by the agency to demonstrate the State Comptroller’s approval of the … purchase order. After OSC’s review and approval, the agency will be able to create and dispatch the purchase order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County … The Fair is a summer destination for the community and by the community. The fair has thankfully been able to … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… programs if greater preparation is not taken, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “Employment and tax revenues continue to grow, buoyed by a financial sector that has generated … profits in recent years. While this has enabled the city to fund substantial spending growth, given the systemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… taxpayer dollars and prosecute those who misuse public funds.” The case is the latest joint investigation under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… (if applicable) or as the beneficiary of the member’s pension payment option. NYSLRS must have an approved DRO on file, and proof of divorce, to make direct pension payments to an ex-spouse of a member. A copy of the … an Amended Order. Please note that, unlike a private pension plan, the rights of membership in NYSLRS belong only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Academies of New York Charter Schools and the South Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources and … your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… at any time during the year. Officials did not have a list of taxpayers with tax installment agreements and a list of taxpayers in default of their tax installment … installment agreements are located in one place and a list developed to allow for the determination of defaulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… and the SFA fulfills contract deliverables related to customer service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the … input on potential enhancements to online training and customer service to better meet stakeholder needs. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agent