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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget

… Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to total $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in spending at a time when new federal actions on funding and policy may … that in the upcoming months New York will see challenges to the recently Enacted State Budget, according to a report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budget

Oversight of Public Water Systems

… is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the … Protection Agency (EPA) established the public water system (PWS) supervision program under the authority of … is providing effective oversight of the States public water systems to ensure water is suitable for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systems

DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

… the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE … give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs to do a better job … give minority and women-owned businesses a fair shake.” State law requires state agencies and public authorities to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businesses

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… applied for or supported. Property owners received $4,014 in 2019 town tax reductions for these unsupported exemptions. … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Oversight of Shelter Placements

… New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing … behavioral health assessment, as needed. The screening results are entered into DHS’ electronic case management … of clients in specialized shelters based on assessment results, diagnoses, and other factors. DHS does not fully …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placements

Opinion 90-25

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … rental exists. Property owners within a zone of assessment in a fire district cannot be assessed retroactively for costs … p 345 are superseded to the extent inconsistent. This is in response to your inquiry concerning payments to a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25

DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages

… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damages

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… not yet developed a written, comprehensive statewide plan for implementing the program. In a follow up, auditors found … $2.6 million in inappropriate payments made to providers for evaluation and management services for surgery patients … claimed for state reimbursement including $122,966 in salary costs that were improperly charged directly to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%

… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … (CFY) 2021. “The tourism industry is a vital component of New York City’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Visitors and their … to work with stakeholders to reignite the new normal for New York City’s tourism industry. DiNapoli’s recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73

DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger

… aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as … later.” DiNapoli released a preliminary analysis of the Executive Budget in January. His full analysis of the Executive Budget released today, which includes a review of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-linger

Life Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?

… Visit our website frequently to learn about your benefits, download forms, read informative booklets and brochures, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirement

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits

… – Water Operations (Broome County) Village officials do not periodically read all customer meters to ensure … gallons, is considered non-revenue (lost) water. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-audits

Dairy Inspections

… who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance with applicable … 6,000 inspections at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspections

Opinion 88-24

… in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member has an interest in a contract … use the pond. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law, (§§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law relative to … and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24

DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked

… in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe conditions to go unrepaired, according to … deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations we’ve made in our audit report, the … agency needs to ensure that all inspections are complete and thorough so that New Yorkers can feel confident that the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlooked

Opinion 92-23

… of property not required for the purposes of district) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to enter into lease … permit a mobile communications company to use a portion of real property of the district which is not needed for … (1) May the water district lease a portion of its real property which is in active use? (2) Would a lease which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23

DiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding

New York state helped stabilize the MTAs finances last year but its capital program for maintaining and upgrading the regional transit system faces significant delays due to funding issues which may also pressure its next capital plan according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tho

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-funding

Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Career Plan

… or disability). The loan application provides examples of how much your reduction would be. How Much You Can Borrow The … Before you apply, you should be aware of the federal tax laws pertaining to NYSLRS loans. Your loan will be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/borrowing-against-your-contributions