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DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… through SFY 2023-24, an increase of $14.2 billion, or 27 percent, from the previous five years. Major … of the state’s public authorities, is not fully integrated or coordinated, and there is no comprehensive public reporting of the state’s assets, their conditions, or the estimated costs necessary to maximize their useful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… Wall Street bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees rose by 17 … lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by the industry … them out, and now they’re back making money while many New York families are still struggling to make ends meet. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… are doing a good job of giving the public a transparent look at how they are spending taxpayer money,” DiNapoli said. … 76 villages, with a total population of more than 369,000 people, levied taxes totaling $288 million. Eleven of the 76 … of the selected villages failed to maintain complete and up to date accounting records. One village did not record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… levels. New York has reclaimed its distinction as the top U.S. destination for travelers from overseas, with more … Back to New York: An Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel NYC Tourism Reports Tracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in NYC (2024) The Tourism Industry in NYC: Reigniting the Return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli 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: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… by paying down and managing its debt more appropriately to shore up future operating and capital budgets. Our regional … climbed from $11.4 billion in 2000 to $42.3 billion in 2022 and will reach $56.7 billion by 2028. By 2023, the MTA … Debt Profile Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… in the five years prior to December 2021. They found that 112 of the 120 apiaries selected had not registered with the Department as of August 2022, including 33 that appeared to still be operating … A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies (Aug. 2022) A Profile of Agriculture in New York State (Aug. 2019) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG … annually in FY 2024, and reach nearly $5 billion in FY 2026, raising the potential budget gap in that year to over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: 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 … and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts so students and staff can recognize warning …
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
… probationers were behind on their restitution payments and the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation departments released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective … the state. Referrals, which can come from anyone whether a family member, a neighbor or a bank employee, fell … The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… surplus of $965 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2022 (FY 2022), based largely on the receipt of $750 million in … four years, but $8.8 billion is planned to be spent in FY 2022, leaving less than $5 billion over the remaining three … surplus of $965 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2022 FY 2022 based largely on the receipt of $750 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. These determinations were made based on the State … designation of “significant stress.” That is down from three in 2020. The city of North Tonawanda and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year (FY) 2022 compared to the Executive Budget released in April. However, better-than-projected fiscal performance … York City to generate at least an additional $24 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year FY 2022 compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsProtection of Child Performers
… of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of … processes. System records indicate that, from April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, the Department issued about 27,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… and detailed his office’s performance for the last three calendar years. The Comptroller’s report , “State Contracts … customer consumption at peak times. Department of Labor—Pay for Success Program Approved a $21.5 million public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for … Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for … for reimbursement according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… is doing what is needed to prepare for a future with lower carbon emissions. The future success of the company, and its … we are committed to supporting the transition to a low carbon economy. We need more transparency and reporting from … to the risks and opportunities presented by the low carbon transition.” “These resolutions are especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… New York City) had over 40,000 active EMS workers. By 2022, there were only 33,000, a decline of 17.5%. EMS … rescue squads has remained relatively steady from 2012 to 2022. Expenditures for these services, however, have been … small, reflecting 1.8% and 4.9% of the total in 2012 and 2022, respectively. Still, annual financial reports show that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challenges