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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfLead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… pension fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope to combat it. Whatever President Trump says … the growing low carbon economy. I am proud that the Fund is part of that worldwide effort and proud that our hard work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… system by stealing from a friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to … on one year of interim probation. During this time, she is ordered to pay $2,076.17 to the NYSLRS, $3,216.35 to … Affairs and restitution to the pensioner’s estate. She is due back in court for sentencing on June 2, 2022. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… overpayments were recovered. “New York’s Medicaid system is vast and complex with plenty of opportunity for waste and … millions in overpayments. To its credit, the department is working to recoup these overpayments and make adjustments … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero growth in the tax cap will limit budget options for school and municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroOnondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the county clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3Prohibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: … Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, … that receives such contributions to return or refund the contributions forthwith; requires procurement contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurementDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… DiNapoli said. “As a consequence of his actions, he is now a convicted felon and has been held accountable for … public corruption.” District Attorney Carville said: “It is imperative that local leaders understand the … in Oneida County Court before Judge Michael L. Dwyer and is to be sentenced on April 19. LaPolla’s next court date is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher Bokelman, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the … be achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… and limits transparency of state spending, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … expands public authority backdoor borrowing and fails to build up rainy day reserves. While revenues are currently strong, it's important to monitor trends moving forward including the ongoing impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… relies on lockbox debt. This will not only help fund the capital program but also stabilize its operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, which is part of a public-private partnership between the City of … a vendor. For the purposes of this report, this program is referred to as Citi Bike. The program is operated by the … revenue calculations, to show that it included the $26.7 million in accelerated fees from the vendor for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringAvailable Options – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c Available Options …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/available-optionsChallenging a Determination – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Section 75c Challenging a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1501/challenging-determinationAccidental Disability – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Section 75c Accidental Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1501/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Section 75c Ordinary Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1501/ordinary-disabilityCost-of-Living Adjustment – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Section 75c CostofLiving Adjustment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1501/cost-living-adjustment