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DiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… P. DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state and found alarming shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and gynecologist … P DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state and found alarming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… again spiked in late 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, the United States saw $92.9 billion in deal activity, … in 2015 (32.6% of total funding in the country) to $100 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly half of all investment that year. In the first half of 2025, the share jumped to 57.8%, with more than $94 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the supervision of NYC Probation. Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… in clean water projects while increasing funding for education, health care and other programs," DiNapoli … dollars in total. These funds are critical to help pay for essential investments in human services, transportation, … to extend the higher personal income tax (PIT) rate for upper-income earners for an additional three years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… for janitorial services at Stony Brook University Indoor Sports Complex. $1.3 million with The Research Foundation for … Cayuga and Seneca counties. Department of Transportation $16.8 million with Transit Construction Corp. for intelligent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,520 … Inc. for event booking at the New York State Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … Wesson Group, LLC to rehabilitate the Stewart Landing Dam in Fulton County. $1.9 million with Tioga Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,260 … Inc. to replace The Egg roof at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. $2.6 million with Carrier Corporation for chiller … at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus in Albany. Department of Health $1.5 million with The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, … area ranks first among the top 10 metropolitan areas in the nation for number of transportation, warehousing and … Transportation Authority employment, which falls under the public sector) lost the greatest number of jobs over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityOpinion 99-14
… constitutes indirect expenditure) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of … to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law, §103 if it involves a direct or indirect expenditure in excess … subject to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 of the General Municipal Law. General Municipal Law, §103 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Opinion 95-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Limit (withholding State aid as penalty for levy in excess of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- State Aid (applicability of provisions … Whether the provisions of section 54a of the State Finance Law authorize the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … via his Open Book New York website. Legislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses Legislative travel and per diem … construction contracts at state facilities. Department of Health $2 billion with Partners Health Plan Inc. for managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually spend approximately $60 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2007-6
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking … unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a one-time … amount for performing additional duties as “acting chief” for a period of one year, the police chief is entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 2005-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement … for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 88-66
… Davis v Board of Education , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d 612; New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… may have worked unnecessary overtime. Officials paid 10 employees $198,716 in overtime for emergency, … to be performed was not properly approved. Officials paid 10 employees a total of $36,734 in overtime to conduct 270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to … to smaller sources like dry cleaners. The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is to … To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of … an OSC review. These actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … billion in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by … outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Civil Service $6 billion for HMO Health Benefits for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) including … Physician’s Health Plan Inc., $1.4 billion with HealthNow New York Inc., $1 billion with Independent Health Association … of Environmental Conservation $16.2 million with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-december