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DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… — safety, reliability and frequency — where the MTA can take steps to improve riders’ experience and encourage … Riders and taxpayers, who are being asked to pay more for service, should be clear on how these funds will be used … The MTA is in the process of redesigning bus routes in an effort to address these issues, and recent improvements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, and the World Trade Center. PANYNJ’s real estate portfolio consists … realize revenue of $8.3 million from four leases at the World Trade Center (WTC) during the period June 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for … starts and early end times ranged from 10 to 27 percent. In addition, the public was not adequately informed about … Finding The MTA-Transit officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… in 2025, the MTA will face growing budget gaps. That year it plans to borrow to bridge a $500 million planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were consistent with state contract pricing for the 16 school buses they purchased in 2012-13 and 2013-14. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsJustice Court Fund: Advisories
… Monitoring Systems Demonstration Program (New York Laws of 2019, Chapter 145) September [pdf] - 2020 Legislative … Update Surcharge Cap Increase VTL 1809 (2) Termination of Suspension Fee Increase VTL 503 (2)(j-l)(i) New Surcharge … VTL 1809 (1) Reporting - Certification, No Activity, Term of Suspension Fee 2005 October [pdf] - 2005 Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-advisoriesDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… jobs between 2009 and 2017, the largest and longest job expansion since World War II. Employment reached a new … growth. While still strong, the economy appears more at risk than in recent years. Rising trade tensions or the … become more dependent on the city. Both continue to face operational and financial challenges that may require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Argyle Central School District , Forestville Central … District , Northern Adirondack Central School District and the Schenevus Central School District . “In an era of limited … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Argyle Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCapital Planning
… Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) has complied with the capital planning requirements of the Public … requires NFTA to prepare a five-year capital plan, along with annual capital spending plans. NFTA’s fiscal 2015-16 … Frontier Transportation Authority NFTA has complied with the capital planning requirements of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Niagara Frontier Transportation … authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, and paratransit system and two international …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Community Renewal (HCR) awarded $6.13 million in RESTORE funds, which benefited about 785 senior citizen housing … exercise greater oversight of the program to ensure that funds are awarded appropriately and that program goals are … administrators (LPAs) being inappropriately awarded funds and others being denied. The audit also found that LPAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… Jersey (PANYNJ), according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with … Department of Justice issued a best practices tool kit for state and local governments’ website accessibility. This tool … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actOrchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over selected District … totaling $2.2 million, appeared higher than necessary to fund costs that can be legally paid from these reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesChenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s management of an ongoing project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… York City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The … to their injured employees. Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are … Fund, or by electing to self-insure or participating in group self-insurance. Three of the MTA’s agencies – New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… Any new construction or alteration of an existing station after October 1991 was also subject to this accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Those … July and August. MTA’s consultant, McKinsey, has predicted subway ridership will reach 80% by the end of 2026, a much … years due to lower commercial real estate activity in New York City. As revenue growth is adjusted downward, the MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnOperational Advisory No. 7
… Subject: Update SFS – Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the address and telephone number in SFS. SFS has address and … with each Business Unit (BU) and Department Code (DC). The information in SFS was created at the time of conversion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… services for abandoned securities for the Office of Unclaimed Funds. State University Construction Fund $2.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. Keene … were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also did not properly file for transportation … aid for seven buses. However, after auditors identified the risk of lost aid, the treasurer prepared and submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits