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East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key … a District-wide annual inventory, including textbooks on loan to nonpublic school students, and ensure nonpublic … established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… in sales tax revenue in 2019, representing 9.7 percent of all local government revenue, according to a comprehensive … services and operations, revealing the statewide impact of the revenue losses from the pandemic. “COVID-19 has … sales tax revenue this year, blowing holes in the budgets of municipalities across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the … effect on March 22 and all facilities were closed to the public, sector employment plummeted to 34,100 jobs and has … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for … as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District … and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was appointed to protect,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… which provides various community services in the New York City metropolitan area. Under the MTAR program, PROMESA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… associated with major rail accidents. “The potential for oil train accidents demands that we take every measure to … is self-insured at a level of $25 million per occurrence for what it terms as “non-catastrophic” property damage, such … contaminated sites. “Comptroller DiNapoli has shined a light on the troubling reality that railroads often are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information … The Oneida City School District is located in the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lenox and Lincoln in Madison County and the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… loss to the MTA from a reduction in the Payroll Mobility Tax on small businesses. Read the Financial Outlook for the … Authority report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt7-2018-mta-financial-outlook.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16 in February compared to the same month in 2023 according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller … $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… contracts for renewable energy sources have a 10 to a 20 year span. Between 2007 and 2022, 81 contracts expired, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the … their books and that cash needs to come from Washington. As the crisis erupted in New York and across America, we went … districts across our state face huge revenue shortfalls as well. Nevertheless, in the face of this extraordinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… “ADM’s new policy aims to de-link food production from the crude practice of destroying forests, and sets the … recovery of significant stranded reserves of American oil from depleted reservoirs through the Gulf Coast and Rocky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, the four-year dropout rate for ELLs was 16%, notably higher than the average overall dropout rate of … be critical to the future success of these students. Each year, school districts are required by state regulation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the … and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled later in life, including many of … sense idea that would allow this program to help even more people." The legislation before Congress, the ABLE Age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can take steps to improve its oversight of dams that pose the … and maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (2020-S-57) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to managed care organizations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s57-response.pdf