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New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… the 2009 reforms shows significant declines in felony drug arrests (-41.7%), indictments (-42.6%) and prison time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz represents District 39, which is one of the most diverse legislative districts in the … driver's licenses for undocumented New Yorkers. She is also a national leader in the fight against exploitation … event, visit the Facebook Live link: https://www.facebook.com/nyscomptroller/videos/839062526506298/ Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child … children’s reach. Local districts must also follow certain regulatory requirements, but OCFS has not developed the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from January through March totaled $4.3 … quarter of last year, which predated the pandemic. Sales tax collections in New York City during the first three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released today by State … New York City were providing the required services to English Language Learners (ELLs). "New York can do a better … job when it comes to helping students who are learning English and close the achievement gaps — including lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… MTA’s proposed $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Program is the largest in the MTA’s history, but it will still leave … which projects risk delays or cancellation if that money is not found, and how those choices would affect the new … an identified funding source. Like the MTA, the public is also waiting for more information about what steps the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released … of Environmental Conservation DEC should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the states dam safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… from IRA programs for a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive … almost exclusively through charges on the electric and gas bills of the state’s utility customers, these grants … million for a variety of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and build resilience to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… of municipalities across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As we work to rebuild our economy, we must also help repair … don’t have the means to do this themselves. Direct aid from the federal government is needed to help our … City by $50 million annually for the next two years, to be put in a State fund for financially distressed hospitals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state enters the final quarter of the fiscal year in good financial condition,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State … coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make … and private plans. The state should also publicly account for any additional spending required to support elevated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… in 2024,” DiNapoli said. “This financial market strength is good news for New York’s economy and our fiscal position, … industry in 2025.” The total estimated 2024 bonus pool is 34% higher than last year’s $35.4 billion and is the largest amount on record dating back to 1987. Robust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Purchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up) (2023-F-31) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Purchasing and Procurement Practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f31-response.pdfWoodbourne Fire District – Information Technology (2023M-98)
Determine whether the Woodbourne Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/woodbourne-fire-district-2023-98.pdfCourse Offerings (Follow-Up) (2023-F-7)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Course Offerings (Report 2019-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f7.pdfMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up) (2022-F-34)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (Report 2020-N-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f34x.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - March 2011
This report is the seventh in a series of reports on the capital security program of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2011.pdfComplaint Processing (Follow-Up) (2024-F-8)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f8.pdfWest Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45)
Determine whether the West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/west-colesville-2022-45.pdfPlainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
Determine whether the Plainville Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plainville-fire-district-2021-91.pdf