Search
DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… problems and improve New York’s fiscal practices. Adoption of the reforms I am proposing would help put our state’s finances on a stronger path forward.” DiNapoli’s comprehensive package of reforms would significantly improve budget practices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer … Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) employees received payroll payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town accumulated excessive fund balances in its general funds of about $1 million and deficit fund balances in its highway funds of over $1.1 million at the end of 2017. When combined together, the general and highway town-wide funds ended 2017 with a deficit fund balance of about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Little Meadows Early Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2017. About the Program Little Meadows is a New York City-based proprietary organization authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/07/little-meadows-early-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualArrochar Meats, Inc.
… day-to-day direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New … such as fuel during times of disaster. Ensure Burke Heat is aware that the outstanding balance associated with the “NY National Guard” account (i.e., Arrochar Meats) is not an obligation of the State of New York. Refer our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… with their budgeting.” BOCES funds are derived primarily from component and participating school districts. BOCES officials are required to report to each district the cost allocated to … BOCES. Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES From fiscal years 2012-13 through 2014-15, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… and witness officers to determine, based on guidance from CCRB legal counsel, whether there was misconduct … and procedures. The audit, which covered the period from January 2018 through May 2021, found that CCRB did not … Key Recommendation Officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about any actions planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… 311 to report lack of heat and hot water, excessive street noise and illegally parked cars,” DiNapoli said. “Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… and seasonal employment figures based on persons on the payroll and the location of business operations. On the other … are reported by businesses and reflect persons on the payroll; they do not include jobs the business may have … In addition, the jobs being counted are non-agricultural payroll jobs and encompass full-time, part-time, temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksOpinion 2024-1
… upon conversations with EFC and City officials, in Troy’s case, under its financing agreement with EFC, the City would … decision on the Constitutional gift and loan clause in the case of Bordeleau v. State of New York , 18 NY3d 305 (2011). … the standard established for municipalities in the 1971 case of Murphy v. Erie County , 28 NY2d 80 (1971) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… programs to Aa1, its highest level since the fiscal crisis of the mid-1970s. The state is now within one notch of the … and reduce out-year budget gaps, which are actions that I have consistently highlighted as essential reforms. I am also pleased that Moody’s points to the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should continue to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in … the water systems conduct required water testing and have certified system operators, DiNapoli's auditors … water safety violations occurred, the Offices visited did not always take appropriate or timely action to hold water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… Most LIRR commuters (87 percent) travel to or from Penn Station in Manhattan’s central business district. Peak trains using Penn Station were 71 percent more likely to be late, canceled … Performance by the Numbers , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt12-2018-lirr-performance.pdf Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his … Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board which is composed of four Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of … year 2023-24 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background … have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s … occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of care when, in fact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… ($1.1 million) is likely underestimated by a total of at least $802,000. The proposed $344,377 in contingency … the proposed 2021 budget, the City will have exhausted at least 92.2 percent of its Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL). … Recommendations Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Essential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in New … to 250 percent of the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for … the Section 1332 waiver include programs to address the social determinants of health, such as providing medically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B25-6-6)
… and $739.8 million for the City. The 2025-26 budget is $35.8 million more than the City’s budget for 2024-25, an … settlements in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge … agreements are reached. The City’s contingency reserve is 1.5 percent of the City’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b25-6-6