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DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller … robust as other large U.S. cities, and with recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, … not only have an opportunity to build these reserves in the near term, but also to shape the city’s reserve policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) … After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances the State Fiscal Year SFY 202223 Enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… In a turnaround from the fiscal crisis it faced a year ago, … shortfall for the year with gaps of more than $1 billion in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, … In a turnaround from the fiscal crisis it faced a year ago …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third report in the State Comptroller’s “New Yorkers in Need” series. Previous reports focused on poverty and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by State Comptroller … Facilities Corporation serves a critical role in financing improvements to New York’s water … it the largest revolving fund program to protect water in the nation but there is a daunting backlog of local water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable … monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC’s efforts to help the state meet the Climate … 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2040. “New York is moving in the right direction to transition to renewable energy, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… of Brooklyn’s Coney Island and Brighton Beach, where the amusement parks, boardwalk and “Little Odessa” have earned … Revitalization Plans Coney Island has been synonymous with amusement parks and entertainment for well over a century, … to enable the development of more mixed-use properties and amusement spaces. More recently, Childs Restaurant was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… At least 20 percent of the publicly owned sewer systems in New York state were not reporting overflow events or … DiNapoli’s auditors tested a sample of 113 events reported in NY-Alert to determine if publicly owned sewer and water … hours, as required. Auditors also identified discrepancies in the information posted on the DEC website of past overflow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial condition as cumulative four-year … of substantial new resources, including $15.2 billion in federal assistance and $17.3 billion from tax and other … The SFY 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan released in May by the state Division of Budget (DOB) totals $208.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… to the Elderly (RESTORE) program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the … on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors in the agency’s selection of LPAs resulted in many New York counties receiving no service through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… after surplus transfers), reflecting continued improvement in the city’s fiscal position since June, but city finances … pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for city services, according to State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “However, the city faces potential declines in real estate and income-related revenue collections as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other aid, including expected … Ensuring stronger finances down the road will depend in part on how the MTA chooses to manage debt in the coming years. “The MTA received the State funding it … New sources of recurring revenue in the states final budget and other aid including expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… Medicaid members, and found close to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for members who may … is a vital program and the single biggest expense in the state budget. We cannot afford any wasteful spending,” DiNapoli said. “If a person is enrolled in more than one state at the same time, both states may end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… funding for education and social services remain uncertain in the future, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … and property taxes. Tax projections rose by $1.3 billion in FY 2024 and grew to $2.2 billion by FY 2027, despite a decrease of about $500 million annually in real estate transaction taxes. Non-tax revenue adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) … agents for management services, which must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsCapital Asset Management (2022-S-32)
To determine whether the Office of General Services is adequately overseeing selected agencies and related entities to ensure that they have proper inventory controls in place to safeguard assets and that they are properly reporting capital assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2022-S-32.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25-response.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2023
While May marked the end of the public health emergency in the United States, New York City continues to face the residual effects of the pandemic and the many unanticipated consequences on its finances, operations and economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2024.pdfUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-14)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Report 2020-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f14.pdfImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (2020-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s66-response.pdf