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Opinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not … restitution agency may not deposit into its general fund unclaimed restitution payments collected by the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by … budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city faces the prospects of future risks, … economy is still strong, it appears more vulnerable than in recent years." New York City added 715,000 jobs between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… of $74,920.16 for stealing $274,920.16 in New York State pension benefits. Eletz previously pleaded guilty to the … 2015. “Mr. Eletz thought he could steal his mother’s pension, but we exposed his theft and recovered nearly … these crimes.” “Workers across New York count on their pension for a secure retirement, and I will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… Bureau (John Creamer, Emily A. Shrider, Kalee Burns and Francis Chen), Poverty in the United States, 2021 , September … Bureau (John Creamer, Emily A. Shrider, Kalee Burns and Francis Chen), Poverty in the United States, 2021, September … Bureau (John Creamer, Emily A. Shrider, Kalee Burns and Francis Chen), Poverty in the United States, 2021 , September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeMedicaid Program - Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up) (2018-F-14) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f14-response.pdfDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress For 2015 three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few school districts across the state have been … school districts in the "Big Four" cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Information for these … fiscal stress scores, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For a copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress . DiNapoli’s office evaluated and … System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress DiNapolis office evaluated and scored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… $800,000. The research report released in conjunction with the audit noted the main reason for the decline in OTB … report highlighted that from 2009-2013 the total amount bet on horse racing nationwide fell 11.4 percent, from $12.3 … on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… sector of our economy," DiNapoli said "As demand soars for organic and locally-grown products, New York's farmers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Ninety school districts, more than 13 percent of districts … Stress Monitoring System. DiNapoli’s office evaluated 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2014. … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The second round of scoring designated 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, age 36, of Wood-Ridge, New … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and Bryan Otero age 36 of WoodRidge New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringWall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… cash bonuses for the current year, supplemented by compensation deferred from prior years. “Wall Street … year in 2013. Securities industry employees took home significantly higher bonuses on average,” DiNapoli said. … risk and to enhance transparency. In response to compensation reforms, firms now pay a smaller share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013Comptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… revenue growth has outpaced other cities in the state, climbing more than 57 percent during that time. In 2012, the … property values are also relatively high when compared with those of many other cities, although they have dropped … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 82 districts that were listed in stress last year and 90 the year prior. This is the fourth … latest round of scoring designated two school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” nine in “moderate fiscal stress” and the remaining 48 as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Fund 22950 Housing Development Fund 23000-23001 NYS DOT Highway Safety Program Fund 23050-23051 Vocational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… A report issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller in January 2022, Locally Owned Roads … maintenance needs and associated costs. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently … 13 percent of the 192,500 locally owned lane-miles in New York State – a percentage that varies quite a bit from place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… significant revenue declines occurred for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the three … to reduce most local assistance and state agency spending in order to maintain budget balance. The budget is deemed out … spending reductions or other options. Other items of note in the report: On an all governmental funds basis, PIT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilDiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Eighty-two school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed … System. The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2015. … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… tourism came to an end, and the number of visitors to New York City fell by 67 percent to 22.3 million (from 66.6 … travelers also made up 80 percent of visitors to New York City. However, business and international travelers have … degree. In 2019, the number of tourists visiting New York City had almost tripled in the 28 years since 1991, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-city