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Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2017) - March 2018
In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2018.pdfIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, … This was after sales taxes in the first quarter grew by 21.1%, compared to fairly weak collections from the same … from 4% to 10%. Yates County had the strongest growth at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022The Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation
Fueled by inflation, transportation prices in the New York City metropolitan area rose by almost two times as much as overall costs between 2019 and 2022, growing by over 21 percent. Since then, prices have come down.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-16-2025.pdfYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff ( 2013-S-65 … nor York College had adequate internal controls over time and attendance for Public Safety officers. No one was … worked by Department of Public Safety (Department) staff, and officers could alter time cards by writing over time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural … are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased … 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number of jobs also fell by 4.1%. “Nonprofits play an important role in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of uncertified shelters, to ensure that inspection violations are addressed properly and that shelters are … residents’ health and safety, including fire and safety violations, rodent and vermin infestations and mold … would require corrective action plans for shelters with violations. In support of the Governor’s initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… village court on April 13. "I cannot begin to say how many times I took cash from the fire department," Brown said in a … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… local collections in 2021 are up 18.8%, or nearly $1.5 billion, over the first six months of 2020. Such results, … revenue generated by marketplace and nexus vendors was 4.5%, below the 5.4% average for counties in the rest of the state in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… report, includes: Arrears by state’s largest electric and gas utilities; Regional breakdown of residential customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to … in a guilty verdict on five counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… continue to provide jobs and fresh, locally-sourced food, while also preserving open spaces. However, farmers face a number of challenges, from declining milk prices which can … $2.7 billion in sales in 2017, more than half of the total for all agricultural products. The state's production of milk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyTown of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial activities to properly account for and safeguard Town funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239Ending Your Membership – State University Police Plan
… an officer or employee with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/ending-your-membershipDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 is boosted by a … billion in fiscal relief to the state and additional funds for other programs to directly benefit New Yorkers. The … after 2027. The new resources provide substantial funding for education and relief programs for struggling New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… announced the sentencing of the remaining three defendants in an elaborate bid-rigging conspiracy that illegally steered multi-million dollar public works contracts for Monroe County to favored and connected companies, resulting in the restraint of competition. The defendants profited from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Retirement System. I thank Cayuga County District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann for partnering with us to protect our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefits