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DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … account for just 6.4% ($7.4 billion) of the city’s FY 2026 operating budget, significantly more federal funding … In addition to the $2.34 billion in prepayments for FY 2026, the city added $2 billion in revenue and reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… New York's subway riders deserve better." Wait Times Getting Worse Transit sets targets for the number of minutes … line's performance. See a chart showing which lines' are getting better and which are getting worse . Questionable Math By the Transit's own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a declining surplus demand preparation to navigate future … services and the MTA could amount to over $2 billion next year, and the city continues to bear the majority of the … city’s surplus, which was $6.1 billion entering FY 2023, is estimated at $4.4 billion entering FY 2025. FY 2024 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… four in “moderate fiscal stress,” and 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were … officials, however, must remain vigilant when it comes to both short- and long-term budgeting. By putting together … can remain financially stable and others can start to improve their fiscal health.” DiNapoli’s office evaluated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesManhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… and properly audited and approved? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area … We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45DiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. They employ thousands of … P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there are increasing … acres located in agricultural districts classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsOpinion 92-17
… TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to receive share) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, include a share of county sales tax revenues for towns. … of this Office. In that case, a town brought suit against the county and the State Comptroller challenging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors and … not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more … “New York has also collected more than $1.5 billion in settlement dollars that are not yet appropriated. These funds … previous year and $33.1 million lower than projections. Business tax collections through May totaled $375.4 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… to be surplussed. OPWDD did not ensure that license plates for surplussed vehicles were promptly returned to OGS … Vehicles, thus increasing the risk that these stillvalid plates could have been used inappropriately. Key … vehicles to auction and turning in associated license plates. Issue guidelines that require DDSOs to conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1534
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2017 is $18,448.11. Background In … thereafter by three percent. The overtime earnings limit for 2017, 2018, and 2019 have been calculated by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1534-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2017-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1450
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2016 is $17,910.78. Background In … thereafter by three percent. The overtime earnings limit for 2016, 2017, and 2018 have been calculated by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1450-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2016-employeesTown of Erin– Inappropriate Highway Purchases (2014M-16)
… of our audit was to review Highway Department purchases for appropriateness for the period January 1, 2007 through September 10, 2013. … and four council members. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 for the general and highway funds were $316,984 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/11/town-erin-inappropriate-highway-purchases-2014m-16Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2024M-47)
… officials applied for all applicable transportation State aid (transportation aid) for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings District … did not accurately apply for all applicable transportation aid and was at risk of losing aid totaling $391,494. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-transportation-state-aidState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. Auditors found that although most of the fellowship recipients reviewed complied with CUNY policy, improvements were needed. In a follow-up … Bank Accounts (2015-S-93) CUNY officials provided auditors with a list of 23 bank accounts that they were aware of at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… impact to the upcoming paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS … and direct deposit advices may also be delayed. The Division of the Treasury holds both the paychecks and … information and updates. Agencies should notify the Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2025-26 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of … all other advices can be released. Background: If the SFY 2025-26 budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to … | Office of the New York State Comptroller (ny.gov) . This early release of funds may be impacted by the timing of OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her … parents and taxpayers of the Hempstead School District to enrich herself,” said Comptroller DiNapoli. “I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… resides in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … was written. In another, United paid Davis Ethical $2,688 for an Aciphex prescription for acid reflux disease, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudOpinion 89-57
… -- Capital Improvements (town improvement of village street) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (town repair and improvement of village street) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts not Requiring Bidding (town repair and improvement of village street) HIGHWAY LAW, §142-c; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57