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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… "Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance. He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently … poor fiscal choices. He soundly managed the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … (Albany County) Auditors commended the town justices for establishing strong internal controls over court … billed, collected, recorded and deposited. The duties for billing, collecting and recording payments are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… Year-to-date state tax collections of $38.4 billion were $14.4 … billion compared to the previous year, primarily because of settlement revenues. Tax collections through the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - February 2023
The City’s Fiscal Year 2024 Preliminary Budget balances the coming fiscal year’s budget and shows continued short-term improvement in the City’s fiscal profile.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2023.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (Suffolk County) Auditors … town’s 2020 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $58,426,602. City of Lockport – Budget Review (Niagara County) Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board unnecessarily overrode the 2019 and 2020 tax cap. The 2021 tax cap override will likely be unnecessary because the 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… to $71,168 for men. Women’s median earnings as a share of men’s earnings in New York declined from 2021 and remained … pay gap in New York was smaller than the national average of 81 cents on the dollar in 2023, as reported in the U.S. … to make considerably less than men with the same level of education, but the pay gap narrows as education increases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Brushton-Moira …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Village of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-7)
… Program A key measure of a village’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for village officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/05/09/village-leicester-financial-management-2025m-7Medicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed care organizations established and implemented … premium payment for each enrollee. In 2014, New York State’s Medicaid claim costs totaled more than $51 billion, … In addition, MCOs are required to have effective compliance programs, including full-time Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village … overbillings totaling $7,620 during the period examined. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (Orange County) City officials did not accurately pay employees’ salaries, wages and … and resulted in the decline of the general fund balance from $1 million to $53,137. Specifically, the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … in 2023, they will be due buyouts averaging $25,000 per retiree, totaling $600,000. T he City has included $500,000 … funds, respectively. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $13,374,596. Key Recommendations Carefully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… of $8.9 billion, equal to approximately 5.8 percent of All Funds receipts, the highest proportion since 2000. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) officials … The audit covers MEC bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through March 4, 2015. Background CUNY is … largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. CUNY provides education for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-14-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/31/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-14-17City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14Village of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Head of the Harbor (Village) Justices provided adequate … receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justices … records are properly maintained and segregate the clerk’s duties or provide oversight. Ensure deposits are made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cards