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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law

… have been scheduled for the following week, was not. On the day it should have taken place, the individual was … within 24 hours to forestall any negative impact on treatment. Certain significant events, including attempted … a treatment recipient reported having suicidal thoughts on 33 separate occasions over 19 months. Each instance should …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-law

DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency

… The recently enacted fiscal year 2016-17 state budget … in school aid, as well as increases to the minimum wage and phased-in personal income tax cuts for most taxpayers, … Adjustment, a provision that reduced aid to schools from other formula-driven levels as part of the state’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-and

DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K

… and cheated village taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Too often my office finds public funds that have gone missing because … Steuben County District Attorney Baker for working with my staff to hold this individual responsible for her …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80k

DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution

… of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitution

DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud

… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraud

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2323

… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the Security Supervisors Unit (BU61 – Arbitration Eligible … the State of New York and C82, provides for an increase in location pay for eligible employees in the Security Supervisors Unit whose principal place of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-command

II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting

… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: … the performance of the foregoing duties. The State Finance Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policies

DiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs

… examines the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) latest 20-Year Needs Assessment, reviews the depth of work … LIRR’s replacement of its oldest cars with M9 cars has run into delays and performance issues may be associated with … into Grand Central Madison. Metro-North Railroad The latest Needs Assessment shows that Grand Central Terminal’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needs

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to … Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020

DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes

… need to be made to ensure tenants can live with dignity. My office’s annual Worst Landlord Watchlist spotlights … buildings to light. I look forward to working with HPD and my colleagues in government who represent the impacted … several Mitchell-Lama developments, including York Hill in my district,” State Senator Liz Krueger said. “The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexes

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2322

… using the following effective dates and check dates: Pay Period Effective Date Check Date Administration 1 Lag …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facility

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August

… in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today … York City’s collections totaled $793 million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $945 million, an increase of 3.5%. Most …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-august

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers

… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and … disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over … Calendar Year (CY) 2023, SONYMA’s loans accounted for 1% of mortgages originated in New York. While all mortgages …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-low

Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)

… Objective Did the Otisco Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and Treasurer ensure … is responsible for the general management and control of financial activities. The Treasurer serves as the … District had three bank accounts with a combined balance of approximately $500,000. Audit Summary We conducted an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42

DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start

… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 … faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years of downsizing, the … industry continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large contributor to the state and city …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-start

West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)

… Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April … the Audit Area The Board must provide oversight to ensure that financial operations are properly managed. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-company

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip

… million, or 3.9 percent, from the same period last year and $454.1 million below projections, according to the June … note,” DiNapoli said. “While it’s early in the year and tax collections may improve going forward, the state … Total receipts from all funds, including miscellaneous and federal receipts, declined $783.7 million from a year …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dip