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DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority

… than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are … transportation system,” DiNapoli said. “The recent rise in train delays and cancellations, especially from train … in 2013 to 18 in 2022 as delivery has been delayed. The MTA recently announced it would have to reduce the size of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priority

DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report

… of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the lowest net tax exemptions per capita ($22), while the Capital District had the highest ($93) in 2020. In 2020, IDAs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-report

XI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is charged with the responsibility, under Section 112 of the … Procedures for the Fiscal Year End Contracts with Nonprofit Organizations As a rule, the contract processing information provided in this section is applicable regardless of the specific contract type being …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overview

DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety

… York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas … human and workplace standards. "Human rights and workplace safety should not stop at the U.S. border," DiNapoli said. … denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safety

DiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy

… the very ecosystems that agriculture depends on, and is a short-term business model that poses long-term threats … standards. The companies are expected to explain what steps they are taking above and beyond the benchmarks … result of the agreements. These companies include: Alliant Energy Corp. – Based in Madison, Wis., Alliant Energy is an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policy

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response

… of COVID deaths was optional up to the week ending May 24, 2020 – a period that accounted for more than 75% of … the Olson report fails to provide meaningful answers to the most basic questions the review was expected … us? The Olson report is a missed opportunity to provide answers or restore confidence in New York’s emergency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-response

DiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work

… was also the top employer in 2023 in every region of New York except the Southern Tier, and had an average annual … of $65,407, 28.5% below the state average of $91,427. “New York was hit early and hard by the pandemic, with every … information and public administration sectors. Report Where New Yorkers Work: An Analysis of Industries and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-work

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2284

… 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees are permitted to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2284-2024-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-out

Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)

… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget were reasonable. … be mindful of additional potential expenditures with new hires. The Village has underestimated health insurance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1

Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)

… facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period … or delayed opportunities to provide care for physical or mental health issues youth may have when they are admitted to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-city

Village of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)

… The Village pays two outside IT vendors to provide IT services for the Village, including managing IT support, monitoring virus protection, network management and … personal use, such as shopping, social media, streaming platforms, entertainment, personal email and finances, food, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10

Town of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)

… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Wawayanda (Town) Town Board (Board) and officials … budget officer. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day financial activities are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-370

… to agencies for entering the new SUNY Preceptor Incentive Program payment. Affected Employees: Employees in the … in the program. Maintain an employment record free of disciplinary penalty within the last three years; … withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-370-new-preceptor-incentive-program-payment-state-university

DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report

… Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,282 active projects with a record high total value of nearly $136 billion in fiscal … or over $4 billion, from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-report

Transformation of the MTA

… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) established a … service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. The audit covers the period from January … the status of goals. Ensure that future projects document what cost savings are achieved. … To determine whether the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mta

Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)

… (Local Districts) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in the operation of these programs. … OTDA oversees the State’s network of emergency homeless shelters—ranging from large former hotels, apartment houses, and armories, to smaller multi-family houses, specifically designed housing units, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-follow

DiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow

… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances in fiscal year 2025 benefited from better-than-projected revenues and … from $6.1 billion in FY 2022 to $3.8 billion in FY 2025. While some of the recent pressures on city finances …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-grow

Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)

… ambulance service? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April 4, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021 to … services to the town by acquiring, supplying and equipping vehicles and operating, maintaining and repairing the … of and policy development for the District resulted in excessive fund balance and unnecessary tax increases. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49