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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Enacted Budget
… to federal aid. "Still, there are areas of concern. As in past years, the budget negotiation process was mostly done behind closed doors, leaving the public in the dark about how taxpayer money will be spent. My office … provide a more detailed analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks." … The Governor and Legislature reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Gives Best Wishes For New Year, 01/01/15
… “New Year's Day is a fresh start and a time to embrace new goals derived from lessons learned over … for positive change, which will mean a better New York for us all. I wish all New Yorkers a happy, safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-gives-best-wishes-new-year-010115Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former Village … public faith in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to … Board of Fire Commissioners Board used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… fire districts are not accurately calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on … from across the state: Belgium Cold Springs Fire District (Onondaga County), East Greenbush Fire District No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… the pandemic, which is driving both unanticipated spending and declining tax receipts. Washington’s continued delay on … than $1.3 billion, lower. Sales tax receipts of $4 billion for the first four months were down $1.2 billion from a year … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… by adding service to meet greater demand outside of Manhattan, or at different times of day or of the week. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… Binghamton [pdf] , Buffalo [pdf] , North Syracuse [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Schenectady [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right path. OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose. Our audit covered the period from April 1, … Law (PHL), a PSC was established within the Department for the purpose of maximizing patient safety, reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… Settlement Agreements. Note: These procedures take effect June 17, 2013 and are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for … Settlement Agreement” ). Types of Payments Depending on the nature of the legal dispute resolved by an Award or a … for actual medical expenses related to the claim that have not been deducted by the recipient on his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… trends in the sector and consider the future impact on tax revenues.” Questions over the configuration of space … at least FY 2000, reflecting decreased demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city had 463 million square … into 2023 and healthier balance sheets of property owners have also provided some short-term stability in the office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … “Still, collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious fiscal challenges. … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Procurement Practices
To determine whether the State University of New York University at Buffalos procurement and contracting practices provide sufficient assurance that funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had 17,951 trains that were … $60 million in lost productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on … first quarter of 2017. Recent derailments at Penn Station have brought attention to the role played by Amtrak, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Executive Budget
New York Citys $986 billion executive budget for FY 2022 and its financial plan for FY 2022FY 2025 reflect a drastically improved shortterm budget outlook buoyed by more than $15 billion in federal relief since December and betterthanprojected revenues
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-executive-budgetPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… State- or voluntary agency-operated—had followed suit in their own emergency plans. OPWDD took some steps in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… and Finance (Department) is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid … mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while acting with integrity and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… DiNapoli said. “There are a lack of forward-thinking strategies, widespread training, and specific and measurable … Help to 2800 Public Entities Responds to Attacks But Lacks Strategies for Preventing Them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authorities