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DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from … This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school … expenses. The Comptroller releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… support,” DiNapoli said. “With federal support, New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. … to housing and other issues affecting our veterans is a necessary expression of our appreciation and a … or older who served during the Vietnam era. New York City is home to the largest population of veterans in the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Stress Monitoring System for the school fiscal year (SY) ending June 30, 2025, up from 22 districts in fiscal … balanced to avoid fiscal problems going forward.” From SY 2019-20 to 2024-25, school districts spent $4 billion of … pandemic relief funding. With this funding dwindling, in SY 2024-25, districts reported spending only $317 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… how the MTA pays for its day-to-day operations is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit … source of operating revenue. Another large business tax is the franchise surcharge on certain corporations — … Economic data suggest the recovery of leisure consumption is stronger on weekends than weekdays, and transit ridership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: 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-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law … enables the Office of the State Comptroller to implement a modern electronic fraud prevention and … Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptrollers ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli 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 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 92-21
… Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or village is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each … have been pending for several years and the dismissal is made in the interest of justice. In pertinent part, … interpreted. The obvious purpose of the statute, however, is to provide remuneration to towns and villages for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-55
… system and to oversee repairs of the system. A village may accept dedication of private water lines of an outside … of the system. You also ask whether the village may accept dedication of the private water system and thereafter … have previously expressed the opinion that section 11-1120 does not authorize a village to repair and maintain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 93-15
… by town board) TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN … treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually account to, or submit its books for audit to, the … Whether pursuant to Town Law 123 the board of trustees or the separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… out of the town general fund (Opn No. 88-33, supra ; cf . Town Law, §§57, 209-r, which provide, in certain … a district could not gratuitously convey land to a town; cf . Town Law, §208, which provides for the joint … to a sewer district in the town without consideration ( cf . 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1). Accordingly, it is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… manageable under current economic conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … city deserves credit for prudently increasing its reserves to hedge against an economic setback. While the out-year … appear manageable, the city should continue its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… as important criminal justice reforms and other programs to help New Yorkers. Still, the budget was late and provided … of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to the state's procurement practices to better ensure spending accountability and transparency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the … of rabies by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to Public Health Law, §2140 and authorization by the local health officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… wage; and Increases the Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million, including $120 million from non-recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… treatment timely, but found that in at least one case, a delay in initial treatment coincided with catastrophic consequences. In this case, the patient’s first meeting with a provider was nearly … They also found 47 unreported events that were recorded in case records but not reported to the local mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six … and conceal her theft. She now faces the consequences of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District … today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… good year despite recent economic developments, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … adding jobs in New York City, but it may curtail hiring to bolster profits. We’re hopeful that Wall Street’s robust … result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The Constitution of the State of New York Article 5 Section 1 states that “The … The State Comptroller shall be required to audit all vouchers … all official accounts to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts and to prescribe such methods of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of this Guide where these statutes govern statewide policies that must be followed. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policies