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DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… the share of state aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, … additional revenues to balance annual budgets. With this latest addition of casino gambling, the Gaming Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… benefit private enterprise. Give flexibility in times of emergency. The constitution’s emergency contingencies should be updated to account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s unemployment rate is at a historic low and job growth over the past decade has … jobs in the past year or seen growth slow.” New York City is benefiting from the longest and largest job expansion … the end of World War II. The 907,600 jobs added since 2009 is twice as many as during the 1992-2000 expansion, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has … NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project and/or lease agreements. The audit covered the period from July 2013 through August … To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… March 2023. About the Program Established in 2016, ESSHI is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable … and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over a … needs for changes, and aid in ensuring the support plan is relevant. Further, in-home visits allow the opportunity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1215
… will increase to $17,500 for 2013. An additional deferment is available to employees 50 and over. These employees can … limit of $23,000 in 2013. An additional deferment is also available to employees who qualify for the 15-Year … who have an active SRA or TDA deduction and whose status is Active, Paid Leave or Leave Without Pay. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1215-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in … DiNapoli said. “That loss of revenue means fewer jobs in New York and tougher times for those working in the tourism … and restaurants in those regions near the Canadian border. New York is a top destination for tourists to the U.S., and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Purpose To revise the guidelines governing OSC's review and approval … recognizes that it is not always possible for agencies to complete their required processing steps by the effective … reflect the time frames necessary for many agencies to process such transactions. Accordingly, OSC has revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… and the Board-appointed budget officer. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day financial … and/or capital investments. The Board did not request and is not receiving up-to-date financial reports or a detailed … aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… extent to which subcontracting in substandard facilities is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh is the most devastating example of the dangers facing these … safeguard conditions." About the Companies: Macy's Inc. is one of the nation's largest retailers with 870 stores in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… operating policies and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and … identified in the initial report, and additional action is still needed. Department of Health, Medicaid Program: … With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2019-S-25) Parsons is an SED-approved special education provider located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England are urging ExxonMobil to disclose the … Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England’s investment fund. “As responsible … shareholder proposal filed by Comptroller DiNapoli and the Church of England’s investment fund asks ExxonMobil to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… As a result, when unused appropriated fund balance is added back, the district’s recalculated, unrestricted fund … to indicate the extent to which fund balance can be used, what a minimum acceptable balance is and when it is … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, some contracts for … Replacements Approved a $1.8 million contract with Kone Inc. to replace the escalators in the state Capitol. … Approved a $1.2 million contract with Applied Energy Group to support LIPA’s Edge Program that allows LIPA to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… By law, a village’s chief fiscal officer (CFO) is required to file an annual financial report (AFR) with the … are leaving taxpayers in the dark about how their money is being used or if fiscal problems exist. Financial transparency is a cornerstone of good governance, promoting accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 421
… in a position represented by CSEA, DC-37, PBA, and PEF and those Designated Management Confidential (M/C) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/421-new-earnings-code-location-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1114
… will increase to $17,000 for 2012. An additional deferment is available to employees 50 and over. These employees can … limit of $22,500 in 2012. An additional deferment is also available to employees who qualify for the 15-Year … who have an active SRA or TDA deduction and whose status is Active, Paid Leave or Leave Without Pay. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1114-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli Releases Budget Review for City of Buffalo
… budget shortfalls, and now that money is gone and there’s no extra cushion left to help balance the proposed 2026-27 … projected spending for the 2025-26 fiscal year. A real property tax increase of $46.1 million is included in the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-releases-budget-review-city-buffaloHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… the scope of the contract to help guide you in determining what information is most relevant. However, your review must address the four … relating to these categories. Even if the vendor is not required to file a questionnaire, you may still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damages