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DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… was 12.1% below 2019 levels. The Southern Tier fared the best but was still 3.6% below. Since 2021, six private higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsPlanning
… The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals … you do. After all, you should have the best understanding of where you are and what you would like your life to be in … quite another. We think you’ll find this 5 Step Plan for Retirement helpful. But it’s up to you to make it happen. 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… “Grand Staircase.” State Education Department – High School Equivalency Exams $8.1 million with CTB McGraw-Hill LLC to develop paper and computer-based high school equivalency exams to replace the GED. NYS Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… tools, training, and communication for the campuses on best practices and compliance issues, including compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… reports from project owners, which is not considered a best practice. Wyoming County IDA IDA officials failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… and whether they’re doing so to promote the companies’ best interests, or if they’re serving an unrelated interest,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments entered into by the state. This … on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. The highlights for January 2014 include: … in federal HEAP benefits to assist 57,500 low-income New Yorkers with home- heating costs and emergencies. Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014Opinion 94-18
… take steps to ensure that the conveyance is upon the best or most beneficial terms to the village (see, e.g., 1994 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Subway Wait Assessment
… Findings The MTA has stated that “wait assessment” is the best way to measure customer experience with respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … accurately pay unused leave benefits, and accrued leave records contained errors. As a result: $14.1 million of (97%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… policymakers to allow for more informed choices about the best way to address this challenge. Report New York State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… this latest round, the city of Poughkeepsie (fiscal stress score of 78.3), the city of Niagara Falls (72.1), and the … in order to establish a separate “environmental” score for each municipality which can be used to help … 173 local governments did not receive a fiscal stress score for fiscal year ending 2020. The vast majority of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to inspect and certify that the programs are safe and give … at residential treatment facilities during the pandemic, it put patients’ safety, security and treatment at even … the most in any September-August period on record. OASAS is on the front line in addressing this crisis and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… at public auction or by private sale at the highest and best price available. Auditors determined that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services … audit issued in September 2017 found the authority did not have a developed information security policy that addressed … and oversight and poorly enforced policies and procedures have contributed to questionable and weak practices that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… energy goals, has made good progress on reaching its goals for distributed solar capacity and leveraged funds, but is … generating energy savings and other clean energy benefits. NY-Sun which works to increase solar power capacity. NY Green … a year, ten times the current rate of about 20,000 per year. NY-Sun, NY Green Bank, and Innovation and Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… amount. Unfortunately, the governments that want to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal … to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to change. I have put forth a legislative proposal that would give public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… in their workforce and continue to identify opportunities for improvement.” "Today's announcement on disability … of Americans with disabilities." When companies adopt best practices for hiring people with disabilities, they … for creating a disability-focused employee resource group that fosters a supportive network; and Including people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusion