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DiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… Even as many small businesses shuttered their doors or struggled through … pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Policymakers should encourage small business growth, and particularly initiatives to spur … promoting and expanding initiatives designed to assist small businesses, and underrepresented business owners in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged … in improper payments for inpatient, clinic, durable medical equipment, transportation, and eye care services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery … in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions are coming into state coffers. In … produce new revenue for the state, partly because gaming is taxed at a higher rate than other consumer expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… have led to a high and growing debt burden. A new model is needed to effectively limit debt growth and maintain … meaningless. Over the next five years state-supported debt is projected to increase by $26 billion, or 42 percent, from … Taxpayers and voters deserve to know what the debt is going to be used for, that the debt is structured …
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
… be created or retained if the financial assistance request is granted. If NYCIDA determines that a business meets … a lack of assurance that the financial assistance process is fair and equitable to all businesses seeking assistance. … or whose applications stalled prior to award either is not kept or is incomplete. Additionally, not all required …
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-exportsGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… is doing what is needed to prepare for a future with lower carbon emissions. The future success of the company, and its … change presents major challenges to corporate governance, sustainability and ultimately profitability at ExxonMobil,” … clergy A copy of the latest Church Commissioners annual report can be found at: …
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 … fund balance to appear to be lower than it actually is. As a result, the district withheld funds from being used. … balance can be used, what a minimum acceptable balance is and when it is acceptable to use fund balance; Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… the Office of the State Comptroller recognizes that it is not always possible for agencies to complete their … retroactively as the dates of the plans permit. ** There is no limit on retroactive payment of location pay and geographic differentials when the entire agency is located in an eligible area. Summary of Revisions to …
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 … information necessary to make informed decisions. The Town is using accounting codes other than those prescribed by the …
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
… Brands , the parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, agreed to conduct assessments of …
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-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … Taxpayers,” showed that his office’s independent review is one of the most efficient ways to deter fraud, waste and … passenger rail services. Under federal changes, DOT is required to assume financial responsibility for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 421
… whose principle place of employment or official station is in the five boroughs of NYC, (Bronx, Kings, NY City, … Amount) to be used for any amount of Location Pay that is not $1,200. This earnings code will allow agencies to … Pay Page for all earnings of LOC (Location Pay) that is not $1,200 for all employees who are active, on Leave with …
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 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-activitiesDiNapoli 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-buffalo