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DiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… A review of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA’s failure to follow its own … latest approved capital program, with an original budget of $29.57 billion. After previous additions, the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… grand larceny and false filing charges stemming from his alleged theft of over $120,000 from the city and covering up the theft by falsifying city … aimed at recovering monies which we allege were stolen from the city by public officials entrusted with the … corruption grand larceny and false filing charges stemming from his alleged the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up) (2017-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (2014-S-59).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f13.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the … of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez and former Tremont Crotona Day Care Center Executive Director … Instrument for Filing in the First Degree. "Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Mendez allegedly schemed to funnel straw donations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … for municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… York City’s collections totaled $844 million, an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced some year-over-year growth … cities are based on estimates by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly … “Defrauding the retirement system is stealing from each of us. Comptroller DiNapoli and his office continue to focus their efforts on protecting us from this kind of theft,” Scarpino said. “Once again, we are proud to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-128
… Renewal instructions for processing the 2023 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees: Employees in the Rent … Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. Background: … Renewal instructions for processing the 2023 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-128-2023-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-117
… 120 hours of accrued Over40 Comp Time II credits in each year of the program. The Governor’s Office of Employee … credits are eligible to cash out up to 120 hours once per year. Employees do not need to be currently enrolled in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-117-2021-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-123
… Renewal instructions for processing the 2022 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent … Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program are affected. Background … Renewal instructions for processing the 2022 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-123-2022-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… The report did not examine the non-financial impacts of hosting a casino on issues like gambling addiction or quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesState Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… and final projections. The General Fund ended the year with a balance of $8.9 billion, equal to approximately 5.8 … since 2000. “New York state ended the fiscal year with cash in the bank largely thanks to billions of dollars … federal funds for health care spending associated with the Affordable Care Act. Spending was $1.4 billion lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Property Tax Credits
… such as: (i) invalid primary residences, (ii) deceased homeowners, (iii) taxpayers with income exceeding the limits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsAmityville Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-155)
… audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2014 … proper scheduling, may have been avoidable. Although the payroll clerk performs procedures to check her own work, no one independent of the payroll process reviews the payroll prior to processing. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/amityville-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-155Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… not have any written procedures outlining how user access rights should be established or modified. District officials … for granting, changing and terminating user access rights to specific financial software applications. Designate … the financial system administrator and assign user access rights based on job duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-userLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… Thomas P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and … receive as a NYSLRS member. Understanding these benefits is one of the first and most important steps in planning your future. Your Retirement System is here to assist you and answer any questions you may have. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… as a facilities manager for New York State Colleges at Cornell. He received monthly pension payments and chose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,037 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.1 billion and approved nearly … restoration and maintenance at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $2.4 million with Green Thumb Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneVillage of Red Hook - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2019M-101)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer (Treasurer) performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a contractor to assist the … Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer Treasurer performed her duties in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-clerk-treasurers-duties-2019m-101