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Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Version The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly … 1 Nevertheless, the continued provision of service is especially critical to the economic health of New York … , Retrieved on July 6, 2022 from https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages . 3 June weekday numbers do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could … in 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to … Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is progressing too slowly, according to a … 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit reports it is making progress … under 3 to be free of defects and in a “state of good repair.” Components rated 3 or higher are worn or damaged. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… The Survivor’s Benefit Program is a financial protection plan that provides a minimum death … 1966 and March 31, 1970. *State service means your salary is/was paid directly by New York State. What You Need to … You Retire What are the eligibility requirements? There is no need to enroll in the Survivor’s Benefit Program. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks Express Scripts' Shareholders to Back Cyber Security Risk Proposal
… Fund (Fund), today announced that he has written to fellow Express Scripts shareholders urging them to support his call … companies hold vast amounts of private patient data, but Express Scripts, which serves more than 80 million people … birth dates, addresses and driver's license numbers. Express Scripts had sought to prevent DiNapoli's proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… provide auditors with a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, and the actual number of nursing home residents who died is still uncertain. The audit … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… (District) officials properly procure contracts related to the 2020 Capital and Energy Performance Improvements … We extended the audit period through October 31, 2024 to review approval, expenditure and financing documentation. … requests for proposals (RFP) or written and verbal quotes to ensure purchases are made in the most prudent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… "The House and Senate Republican tax plans are both profoundly bad deals for New York. Cutting or eliminating state and local tax … At the end of the day, the approach taken by both the House and Senate will hurt the very people Washington claims … The House and Senate Republican tax plans are both profoundly bad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformEmployer Education Seminars
… NYSLRS employers can schedule training seminars for benefit and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-education-seminarsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement … attempt to disguise himself as him in order to collect his pension and Social Security payments for more than four … will continue to bring anyone who seeks to defraud the pension system to justice.” “Timothy Gritman chose dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityX.5.A Assigned Single Payment Vendor IDs – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… payment vendor IDs. The use of a single payment vendor ID is limited to programs with a singular purpose, where … business relationship with the payee – i.e., the payee is receiving payment one time or for a very short duration. … applicable). The agency collecting the payee information is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5a-assigned-single-payment-vendor-idsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have exceeded 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do not have an extension request. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate … deficit. The residential energy tax revenue estimate is overly optimistic given the amount collected in 2013. The … could experience potential revenue shortfall if the budget is not adjusted. Issuing serial bonds to cover the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Town of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… or revenue shortfalls, enabling town officials to continue providing necessary services during times of … uncertainty. It is a town board’s (board) responsibility to determine what is a reasonable level after considering … of reserve funds. The board should manage fund balance to help ensure levels do not exceed a reasonable amount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63State Agencies Bulletin No. 1842.1
… Payroll Bulletin 1842 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the updated AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (Rev. 01/2021), and to provide guidance to … for their direct deposit account distribution and there is a variance in their paycheck. Effective Dates Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18421-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… on a 2-year cycle. Of the 2,065 structures the Corporation is required to inspect, 747 are deemed “critical” (e.g., dams … for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we found no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… may not have received geographic priority for schools near both their current and former homes, as required by … often occurred when students either did not match with any of their choices or were new and entered the system after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town granted a total of 1,421 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions on the 2017 assessment roll, collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… are at risk of financial insolvency due to the impact of major revenue decreases and escalating costs, according to … payment requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee increases have each contributed to this plight. As … consecutive audit by DiNapoli’s office that has identified major financial issues in all five of New York’s regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Report 2016-S-4 ). Background The State's Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Effective May 1, 2012, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-follow