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MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… in January, to bring in $15 billion for the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program. The MTA also anticipated $14 billion in … in debt outside of the lockbox to help fund both the 2020-2024 and 2025-2029 capital programs. This non-lockbox …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in the 3rd degree, and two counts of filing a false instrument in the 1st degree. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenOpinion 93-7
… $10,000, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertisement for sealed bids in the manner … of specialized expertise, the use of professional judgment or discretion, or a high degree of creativity in the … Business Law, article 8), and there is some exercise of judgment and discretion in locating parties and effectuating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7College Readiness (Follow-Up)
… metric” to ensure that every student will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to graduate high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than … strong economic growth has boosted city revenues, Mayor de Blasio continues to grapple with ongoing structural … New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios budget proposal appropriately uses higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… at least $2 billion in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and about $4 billion in FY 2027. Still, the city projects budget gaps of $4.2 billion in … include the potential fiscal impact of a new package of bills for housing vouchers (city FHEPs), or funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… New York state’s dependence on gaming revenues has grown over the past two decades, … with a new expansion underway, more casinos will mean more gaming revenue and new jobs, but the long-term impact for the … to be located in the state. Under the Upstate New York Gaming Economic Development Act (Gaming Act), approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… to rebound from the Great Recession thanks to a wealth of locally educated young adults, a technically experienced workforce and a relatively low cost of living, according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller … to rebound from the Great Recession thanks to a wealth of locally educated young adults a technically experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of nonrevenue service vehicles and to determine whether the nonrevenue service vehicles receive scheduled preventive maintenance are safeguarded and are properly disposed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… finished in 2019, more than twice the MTA’s initial cost estimate and a decade later than expected, according to a … DiNapoli also reported: The MTA’s current cost estimate for East Side Access is $8.25 billion, but that … cost of East Side Access may be at or below its current estimate, and that service could begin up to one year earlier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited … Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… not identify the source of funds in their restitution account. In total, the departments had approximately $1.6 … transfer unclaimed money to the undisbursed restitution account when appropriate. Make payments from the undisbursed restitution account to the crime victims whose restitution orders have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… a similar annual employment growth trajectory in this case, the city would reach pre-pandemic levels of employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment growth may be drawing New Yorkers back into the workforce; the statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… construction jobs would be created. The number of net jobs gained (reflecting current jobs reported by projects … million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) in 2020. Net tax exemptions (reflecting total tax exemptions minus … 21%, from 2019. Over the ten-year period ending in 2020, net tax exemptions just about doubled. Regionally, total net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… factors including the local economy, labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… New York City has added more than 900,000 jobs over the past ten years and its 24 percent rate of growth outpaced the nation and New York state, according a … New York City has added more than 900000 jobs over the past ten years and its 24 percent rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York … the goals outlined. Such deposits could include resources now designated as informal reserves, such as certain funds … Despite a now decadelong economic expansion in the country New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1101
… is in an eligible bargaining unit as defined above on the last day of the above pay period. Employee has an Employee … of Active, Leave with Pay or Leave of Absence on the last day of the above pay period. Employee was not in an … Intermit Inc and Shift Evening II3 Intermit Inc and Shift Night IIF Intermittent Inc Pay PEF IIO Intermittent Inc/Shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1101-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdf