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DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… said DiNapoli. “Our monitoring system has shown that for those localities experiencing financial hardship, it can … and develop realistic long-term financial plans.” The latest round of scores is based on 2015 financial information … sortable list of fiscal scores for municipalities, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… of Health (DOH) should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting, maintaining and … when it comes to inspecting life-saving equipment used at nursing homes," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for monitoring nursing homes and reporting deficient practices to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… on state revenues may require more action. While rainy day funds were increased, building more robust reserves should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansNew York Youth Jobs Program
… of Labor (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility … which was established in 2011 under section 25-a of the New York State Labor Law (Law) and known formerly as both the New York Youth Works Program and the Urban Youth Jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… farm-related income, a 78% jump since 2012. Research from Cornell University found that farming and related supporting … to institution marketing, to help farmers increase the share of New York produced food sold in the state. Support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, … to this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Sherburne (Town) Board (Board) develop realistic budgets? … combined. Additionally, the Board appropriated $511,000 of fund balance which was not needed. More specifically, we … operating deficits totaling $511,000. As a result, none of the appropriated fund balance was needed. Unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Opinion 93-19
… discussed in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of adoption) FEES -- Court Fees (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… Central School District (District) cafeteria purchases for proper District purposes? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – … is the chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for the District’s day-to-day management under the District’s … specific claims with the Board. The Manager is responsible for ordering food and supplies to provide meals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… attendance-related records for selected Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) employees reflected their actual time worked. We … attendancerelated records for selected Long Island Rail Road employees reflected their actual time worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city … economic growth for the city and the state. “New York City is a key driver of the state’s economic strength,” DiNapoli said. “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it brought much of the city’s economic activity to a standstill. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… DiNapoli said. “He will now face the consequences of his actions. Safeguarding the New York State and Local … in other public employment while continuing to receive his pension. The joint investigation revealed that while … for the next eight years. However, he continued to earn his Ulster County BOCES public salary in excess of $70,000 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… that while not required by the district, more than 70% of the timecards (30 of 41) were not signed by a supervisor and none were signed by the employee. More than 60% of the timecards (25 of 41) were incomplete as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our public infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next … private sector participation in the financing and delivery of public services and facilities than is normal under … be fully addressed: Failure to identify the full value of public property . Public-private partnerships may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedComplaint Processing
… action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… a long-term view and ensure the state’s spending does not grow to unsustainable levels. Federal support is finite and … funding for K-12 public school education is expected to grow by $1.4 billion annually, in addition to federal funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… ridership on New York City’s regional transit system is not recovering as hoped, leaving revenue well below … and federal relief runs out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… a lead sponsor) in growing New York-based companies. Hamilton Lane will manage the funds. The firm has a 20-year … York state,” said David Helgerson, managing director at Hamilton Lane. “Throughout this process, we have supported … companies. The Fund will build a portfolio of 16 to 18 co-investments, diversified by year, strategy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… of the spending for the city and Long Island was used for healthcare payroll and medical expenses. Local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19