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DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… to the public’s health and safety have languished in the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… found multiple issues with how the state identified out-of-state Medicaid members, and found close to $1.2 billion in … that were paid for members who may have resided outside of New York. Auditors found that the state Department of Health (DOH) did not properly check to confirm that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that inadequate state oversight led to missed visits and delayed service … Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of … Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael Koffler, entered into a lease for space for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… education. In 2024, the unemployment rate in New York for Black or African Americans aged 20 to 24 was 18.2%, more than … of the nation’s total household debt in 2024. Since 2013, all debt held by young adults has grown by 67.8% ($2.1 … at the end of 2024 to 9.7% in the second quarter of 2025, following the end of the Department of Education’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When you get a hot meal at a homeless shelter, it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli … were fully tested for calendar year 2017. In fact, shelter providers were not able to provide any TB testing … and procedures; Ensure that food service workers remain current with TB testing requirements; Require shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… vehicles. More than one-third of the total school zone violations were during hours when children were most likely to be entering or leaving school. Officials don't closely monitor Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: Signed into law on December 20, 2019 as Chapter 710 of the Laws of 2019 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs-0DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… Correctional Facility, including $1.3 million to Con-Tech Building Systems Inc. and $964,000 to Skelly Contractors Inc. … Speaker Sheldon Silver. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $2.2 million for the rehabilitation of … harassment litigation. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $216,000 to Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015Opinion 93-32
… Inc . v Abrams , 71 NY2d 327, 525 NYS2d 816; Doe, M.D. v Office of Professional Medical Conduct of the New York … den 49 NY2d 706, 428 NYS2d 1026; but see Xerox v Town of Webster , 65 NY2d 131, 490 NYS2d 488). Accordingly, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 99-9
… legal education tuition for city attorney) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (miscellaneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 726
… to a graded position with the same grade, the N/S salary can be retained upon movement to the graded position. … multiplying the hourly rate by 2088. The annual rate then can be used to calculate the employee’s new salary using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/726-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementOpinion 2004-4
… is not mixed with other revenues of the partnership, and if the board member, directly or indirectly, receives no … not have an interest in the contract between the district and the law partner, irrespective of whether the law partner … member should recuse himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on matters pertaining to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help cover unexpected business costs associated … Department of Civil Service $324.2 million to CaremarkPCS Health LLC to provide pharmacy benefit services for the … for assistance with the Health Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. $1.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… 2023 first half profits of $13 billion were down 4.3% from the same period last year but tracked the industry’s … Further declines could weaken New York’s tax revenue from the securities industry and have repercussions for our … (NYSE) member firms. There are now 132 member firms, down from more than 200 in 2007, before the global financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022XIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… periods to be open simultaneously. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) issues monthly operational advisories … goods were received or services were completed and the State incurred a liability (accounts payable) or the date … maintenance, contracts, and rent are generally made based on contractual or other types of agreements. The obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015DiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… more than one million students attending New York City’s public schools. That opportunity cannot be squandered. The … new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 … $60.8 million with 25 Tibbits Avenue LLC for lease space in Green Island, Albany County. $1.1 million with Carahsoft … design services for a new facility at the Harriman Campus in Albany County. $7.6 million with Upstate Companies I LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights, obligations, and liabilities under a contract … or organization. Agency contract managers should be aware of all transfers under a contract and that their consent is … transferred, conveyed, sublet or otherwise disposed of without the prior written consent of the contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignments