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Opinion 94-22
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§980-j, 980-l: Charges imposed on behalf of a town business improvement district are under … bidding requirements. You ask whether the charges imposed on behalf of a business improvement district may be turned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… private sector employment. DiNapoli estimates that nearly 1 in 10 jobs in the city are either directly or indirectly … bonus season. Bonuses fell by 33 percent in 2001 after 9/11 and by 47 percent in 2008 after the financial crisis. … profitability, dimming the prospects for 2020. After 9/11, profits fell by 50 percent in 2001. In 2019, employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… announced the jury verdict of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his … official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… local governments and public authorities nearly $5 billion in long and short term loans to finance eligible clean water … with 20% State moneys. Distribution of Funds: After approval of a local government's application, EFC authorizes a maximum amount that may be loaned from the state revolving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… Transportation (Department) is monitoring and evaluating traffic flow at intersections and whether the Department took action to improve safe traffic and pedestrian flow at intersections. The audit … efficient movement of pedestrians, goods, and vehicular traffic on the streets, highways, bridges, and waterways of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsLabor Investigations in New York City
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit … To determine whether the Department of Labor Department is adequately conducting labor violation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… pre-pandemic budget plan. This increased funding is for street homeless programs and shelters ($303 million), … public spaces and abatement of pests, as well as improving street safety with additional speed cameras. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. Based on judgmental samples of 10 manufacturers and 25 drugs, … enrollment. During the Fall 2023 semester, EOP operated on 28 State-operated SUNY campuses and served 5,969 EOP … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… dates collections were received or deposit payments in a timely manner. Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department – … activities were properly recorded and supported. As a result, the ability to make financial decisions was … were made by debit card, circumventing the ability to be audited and approved before payment. Bellmore Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State Heather Briccetti … New York an attractive and affordable place to live and do business. Between July 2020 and July 2023, New York’s … from bonuses, particularly in the financial sector. The Business Council of New York State partnered with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and cemetery department collections and code enforcement permit collections totaling $71,992 were deposited an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… the financial risks posed by federal funding reductions and an uncertain revenue picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a … Cuts from Washington, questions over state tax revenues and billions of dollars in out-year gaps pose significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… as of April 17, 2025, of the 13 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Non-Revenue Service Vehicles … by 26 LIRR departments. VFO does not service vehicles in-house. Instead, it has a maintenance contract with a … for the vehicles. VFO staff also monitor the open invoices in the vendor’s system and must authorize all invoices over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… Building Inspector (Inspector) properly manage building permit fee collections? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 18, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A building permit is an official document issued by a local government − … own local rules and regulations and establishes building permit fee (permit fee) amounts which vary based on property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and … everyone gets the health coverage they’re entitled to, it has a chance to save hundreds of millions of dollars by … gave guidance to local departments of Social Services, but it did not make sure they complied with this guidance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Civil Service: Payments by … or at-risk youth. They also found that DYCD does not have procedures requiring its providers to screen youth for … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… trends in recurring program areas to more accurately forecast actual costs going forward. In addition to federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road: Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and … Transportation Authority (MTA)-established Blue-Ribbon Commission on Sustainability released its Final Report, which … A prior audit, issued in March 2024, found the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) did not perform a systemwide assessment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… no evidence that the contractor’s quality staff were on site even though they are required to be full time. For the … managers to verify the number and title of employees on site on a daily basis, determine whether they are authorized to be on site and document the results. Ensure all quality assessments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysOpinion 96-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … court fees which clerks are required to charge or collect. This is in reply to an inquiry from your office requesting an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23