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DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… New York state expects to spend an average of $13.4 billion in each of the next five years on capital projects, but would … from a more comprehensive assessment of its capital assets and needs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower … bolster New York City’s coffers,” DiNapoli said. “Still, there are risks on the horizon, and Mayor de Blasio’s efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local … The state Department of Health DOH needs to improve its monitoring of New Yorks Lead Poisoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 136 exemptions (61 percent), (approximately $3.8 million in assessed value) lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to verify eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. One property owner did not … requirements to receive agricultural building exemptions and incorrectly received $15,231 in tax reductions. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the reallocation of unneeded reserves, but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by … year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the reallocation of unneeded reserves but the city faces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Red Hook , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of Tuxedo Park . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase … New York's returnable container deposit law to recover all the funds the state is entitled to from bottlers and beverage … The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… New York’s Off-Track Betting (OTB) corporations are at risk of financial insolvency due to the impact of … New Yorks OffTrack Betting OTB corporations are at risk of financial insolvency due to the impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… weather events triggered by global warming and the threat of cyberattacks, effective prioritization of funding … Conservation (DEC) classifies dams according to the level of risk that a failure would pose to life and property. … in New York at $360 million. But this estimate could be low given that the recent reconstruction of the Gilboa Dam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… “The state’s cash position has improved further in recent months, largely because of higher than projected revenues and lower than projected spending,” said DiNapoli. “However, … the state’s strong reliance on Wall Street profitability and the recent volatility in financial markets, the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. … in the past four years, even though more than $1 million is in their accounts. Funds include: Homeless Veterans … SFY 2016-17 compared to the preceding five-year period for Breast Cancer Research, Missing & Exploited Children, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund, urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate … change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to the state pension fund and its long-term investments," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates … state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… State of New York (DASNY): Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (2015-S-99) DASNY has … Department (SED): Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-81) … found that the personal service costs tested were in compliance with SED’s requirements. However, they identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Wellsville Central School District and the Westmoreland Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … did not apply for all transportation state aid for new bus acquisitions. As a result, the district was in danger of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… were operating without the contracts they are required to have with their campuses while overseeing and managing billions in donations and resources, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … expenses," DiNapoli said. "SUNY administrators need to improve their oversight efforts to make sure billions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… work of the treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing district checks and maintaining the accounting records. The board also did … and conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. In addition, the board did not ensure the treasurer filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… examined. They did not ensure acceptable use policy compliance. In addition, officials did not monitor the use of … secured and protected. District officials did not monitor compliance with the district’s computer acceptable use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last … during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . Sales tax … in New York state rose by 492 in the second quarter April to June 2021 compared to the same period last year a dramatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarter