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DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… two years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit … in finding work, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Unemployment among … across the United States, youth unemployment rates have nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… revenue opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released today. Auditors identified another $361 … said. “But New York’s Medicaid program costs billions of dollars annually and the work done by my auditors has found … for DiNapoli’s auditors to have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… the Office of the State Comptroller approved 931 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $680 … of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until June 6, 2020. At the administration's request, OSC has been expediting payments for purchases. These are reported on Open Book. Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOversight of Kendra’s Law (2022-S-43)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (2017-S-67)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is complying with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s67.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s59.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (2018-S-22)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health is complying with the requirements ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s22.pdf“Piggybacking” Law - Exception to Competitive Bidding
Guidelines for the "Piggybacking" Exception to Competitive Bidding under General Municipal Law § 103 (16)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/piggybacking-law.pdfOpinion 91-26
… Law, §800[4]). Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §801, an officer or employee is prohibited from having an interest in any contract of his or her municipality if the officer or employee, individually or as a member of a board, … bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or duties, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26DiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… "The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are … to uncover the extent of his scheme. We thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, the Securities Exchange Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeOpinion 88-68
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (authority of individual member to vote on matter of personal interest) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… growth, local officials should temper their expectations for future sales tax revenues.” Local sales tax collections … third quarter collections was less than the 3.2% and 3.3% increases in the first and second quarters, respectively. … the state. Aggregate growth in third quarter collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterUnder Pressure: Local Government Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our State’s local governments are being tested on many fronts as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-revenue-challenges-during-covid-19-pandemic.pdfOpinion 95-32
… on the books of the Federal Reserve or other book-entry system operated by a federally regulated entity without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Opinion 94-31
… preclude collective bargaining for cash payments at other times (id.; see Teachers Association v Board of Education, 34 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related fundraiser. … that he favored and who determined his contract, salary and authority. He also is accused of using school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… bonus season, according to an estimate released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still … industry and the rest of New York City’s private sector narrowed slightly in 2011, but it remained wide, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Opinion 91-32
… are determined to be just and equitable (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][a][5]; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-42, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty today to … many fire districts fall prey to those who abuse public money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds