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DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances are still in trouble as it wrestles with an overdue list of repairs and … The last assessment, covering 2015-2034, was published in 2013 and is overdue for an update. The MTA is now required … presentation by the MTA showed that communication-based train control projects are continuing to suffer delays and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony charge of … until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding … “As the financial capital of the country, New York City is a natural hub for venture capital investing and the latest … investment made in the software industry, New York City is firmly in second place among peer U.S. regions for overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education … latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that in the face of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… County Court Judge Peter A. Lynch, Cook was sentenced to parole with a deferred sentence of three to six years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… July 1, 2021 Edition Have Personal Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in … from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on … As we await the enactment of the New York State NYS fiscal year 202324 budget OSC would like to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… of the statutory rate it pays to Starting Point. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today … Nearly 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of … Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed … 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesDiNapoli: Tesla Investors Should Vote Against Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay and Director Nominees
… latest pay proposal is indefensible in both scale and design,” DiNapoli said. “It would hand him another massive … that. Tesla’s shareholders cannot trust this board to design sound pay practices based on its past record, nor can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-tesla-investors-should-vote-against-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-and-director-nomineesContract Advisory No. 32
… – revised to reflect current contract approval thresholds in accordance with State Finance Law § 112. Section 5 – … discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status in accordance with Article 15 of Executive Law. Section 20 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, a class D felony, two counts of … for partnering with us to find and prosecute those who steal public retirement funds.” "To exploit the death of … of monthly pension benefits via direct deposit to a joint bank account she held with Tammy Banack. Rosemary Banack died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… In addition, an unannounced floor check at the Tarrytown Station found a conductor not at his station when a passenger train came through. DiNapoli recommended that Metro-North: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Comptroller approved 1,481 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at nearly $1.8 billion and approved nearly 1.7 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion. The office rejected 131 contracts and related transactions valued at $980 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,553 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 … 3,700 payments valued at nearly $11 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberCreating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health … entered into 26 grant contracts with 22 grantees to administer the CHSC program to increase opportunities for physical activity and improve … The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1145
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for … with an hourly rate less than $7.36. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and … issued February 15, 2012, a plan has been established to reduce the compensation of and provide additional leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1145-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Measures Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-11) An initial report, issued in December 2017, identified systemic issues … follow-up, auditors found the department made significant progress addressing the problems identified in the initial … Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… advocate in the fight against systemic racism. I believe he deeply cares about these issues and understands how they … any shortcomings on diversity, equity and inclusion. “We want Amazon to continue to prosper over the long term. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practices