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The New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) 2025-F-10
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f10.pdfImplementation of Selected Aspects of the Climate Mobilization Act (2024-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has taken steps to ensure that private building owners are in compliance with selected aspects of the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) by the mandated deadlines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24n1.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… slowdown is growing, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … slowdown is growing according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… stole approximately $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization as part of a 20-year grand larceny and … Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met … expected to be sentenced on March 9, 2015, to 18 months in jail along with restitution for the monies he stole. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to support fundraising efforts, real property management, or other activities and functions that are not specifically … auditors found that SUNY administrators do not obtain or review certain available documentation that could be used … to ensure the compensation they were funding was justified or benefited the campus. Auditors sampled 50 individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge … than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of state agencies, leaving fewer dollars for improving our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… these capital investments over the next 20 years will be difficult, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “Millions of … condition than it was 30 years ago, much more needs to be done,” said DiNapoli. “The MTA has to find a way to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the … victims with a username and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account … interest. The NCDA's Asset Forfeiture Bureau has frozen all the defendants' known assets including their bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… State tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion … according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "We're three months … or 10.9 percent), but was partially offset by an increase in business tax collections (up $266.6 million or 16.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… totaled $1.6 billion in 2012-13. For a copy of the report visit: … to view reports related to local government fiscal stress visit: … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… 14, 2014 and he faxed the time sheets to the COO. However, paystubs and payroll vendor records show this worker was paid … paid $600.34, but should have been paid $2,201.04. Other paystubs and payroll vendor information auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… in FY 2021, $2.9 billion in FY 2022 and $3.3 billion in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the … The city’s financial plan for fiscal years 2020 through 2023 includes a general reserve of $1 billion annually and a … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s … P. DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 percent, or 36, of the 601 school districts that reported, indicated that they will seek … to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent … Thomas P DiNapoli Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville and New York State Police Superintendent Steven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… and the manner in which the outside users may be charged for that service. You indicate that, some years ago, a trunk … or village or with one or more corporations or individuals for the joint disposal of sewage, and the expense of such … disposed of or the benefits received by each contracting party. This Office has previously expressed the opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 91-21
… fees or commissions (see, e.g., Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; McCarthy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21