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DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… Program has helped remove environmental threats and put abandoned properties back to productive use, but delays … or work near the site. DiNapoli’s auditors found that DEC did not have sufficient guidance and uniform criteria for … and indicated action would be taken to update guidance documents. Stronger Oversight Needed for Sites Posing Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programOpinion 90-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (establishment of position of deputy town … Whether a town board of a town which has established a police department and has appointed the town supervisor as … commissioner pursuant to Town Law 150 may appoint a deputy police commissioner to act in the absence or inability of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityOversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up)
… by vendors and that DOH had not submitted the cold storage report to the Executive and Legislature, leaving them without information to assess the cold storage needs of food relief organizations Statewide. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-nourish-new-york-program-followOpinion 88-64
… agreement (see Teachers Association, Central H.S. District No. 3 v Board of Education, Central H.S. District No. 3 , 34 AD2d 351, 312 NYS2d 252). In addition to … authorityis neither a "municipal corporation", nor a "district" for purposes of article 5-G ( id. ; GML, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an increase of $666.9 million or 1.4 percent from a year earlier. All … totaled $23.1 billion through July 31, a decline of $1.1 billion or 4.6 percent from the same period last … Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a balance of $3.8 billion, which was nearly $3 billion lower than a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… job gains, wage growth, and easing inflation were all contributing factors to higher-than-expected tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… with no tangible results, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When … with no tangible results according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… In their most recent filings, generally covering public authority fiscal years ending in 2021 or 2022, state and … or 55.7%) of their debt was revenue debt issued for authority purposes, $68 billion (20.7%) was issued for state … Authority of the State of New York and the New York State Thruway Authority. By borrowing through public authorities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from … to change direction and use the money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund for critical repairs and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… than the city’s most recent 15.7% growth projection, and should help the city exceed its expected revenue from … soaring profits continued to beat expectations in 2021 and drove record bonuses,” DiNapoli said. “But recent events are likely to drive near-term profitability and bonuses lower. Markets are turbulent as other sectors’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to advise Business Units that the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approved the use of select … The purpose of this section is to advise Business Units that the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… are often characterized as service agreements that support the mission of an agency by ensuring that critical services … agreements, including delineation of requirements for the assessment, suspension or waiver of interest payments. … are often characterized as service agreements that support the mission of an agency by ensuring that critical services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… management. Investors need material climate disclosures to make informed investment decisions, but for too long, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure there were … no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. The Board did not adopt a code of … District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Much … have valid drivers licenses according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, according to a report issued … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City’s finances look to be on solid ground, with a strong economy, a balanced budget … in the current fiscal year ending on June 30 which will be used to balance the 2019 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… survival. Despite President Trump's plan to rescind the Clean Power Plan, corporations know a transition to a lower … In its American Electric Power: Strategic Vision For a Clean Energy Future 2018 report, AEP outlines a business … are increasingly more diverse, our growing investments in clean energy and the potential of new and emerging." DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving … secure financial future. Raising the eligibility age from 26 to 46 is a common sense idea that would allow this program … the age threshold for eligibility for the programs from 26 to 46. According to the National Association of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilities