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DiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few viable options without federal funding to avoid cuts in service and staff, additional fare hikes and long-lasting … The COVID-19 pandemic struck when the MTA was already in difficult financial straits, with budget gaps it had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand … It stretches from Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island and extends to major NYC terminals, including Penn … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR implemented train service to Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonFarmland Protection Program
… farm economy. According to the American Farmland Trust, farms generate over $47 billion in annual economic impact and support approximately 160,000 jobs in the State. Farms play a vital role in the State’s economy and food … markets and other such activities. Many of the State’s farms face strains and operational stressors such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1205
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2013 calendar year Affected Employees All Employees … To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2013 calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1205-2013-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 1281
… Federated Fund Number which appears on the authorization card must be used as the Deduction Code. Cards that have been … must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. The amount of deduction requested on the authorization … with the online enrollment process. For employees without computer access, or who choose not to use the online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1281-2014-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s … are likely to exceed the city’s forecasts, at least in the near term, and recommends that the city increase its reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1578
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2016-2017 Pilot Firearms Training and … be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training program … be submitted in Pay Period 6L, paychecks dated 07/06/17 for Institution and Pay Period 6L, paychecks dated 07/12/17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1578-2016-2017-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1632
… Social Security Wage Base Limit Qualified Transportation & Parking Fringe Benefits Limit Mileage Rates Individual … and is only paid by employees. Pre-Tax Benefits Qualified Parking Benefits The maximum exclusion from gross income for qualified parking benefits has increased to $260 per month in 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1632-summary-tax-related-changes-2018Opinion 92-55
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … 11-1120, 11-1122: A village may not contract to provide, at the expense of the private owners, a village employee to … whether the village may enter into a contract to provide, at the expense of the private owners, a village employee to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 92-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits received by the district. You ask … purchase equipment for use by its volunteer firefighters in connection with physical fitness training to improve or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Advanced Therapeutic Concepts, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit included expenses claimed on ATC’s CFRs for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2015. Background … provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest East River Child Development Center: Compliance With the Reimbursable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/advanced-therapeutic-concepts-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… Somewhat smaller gains occurred in the Finger Lakes and Western New York. Five regions lost jobs over the period, … positions. Such reductions were widespread across upstate. Western New York, the largest overall labor market in the … closely by the Capital Region, Central New York and Western New York; and The Upper Hudson Valley led upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… agency procedures for employee enrollment in Tier 6 retirement. Affected Employees Employees first joining a retirement system listed above on or after April 1, 2012 … creating a new Tier 6 that applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. Due to the complexity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1656
… for processing the 2017-2018 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees Employees … program designed to promote firearms proficiency and safety. This program shall be developed and implemented by the Joint Health and Safety Committee and shall run concurrently with State fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1656-2017-2018-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … steady gains. Job growth was uneven across the state, with New York City gaining three out of four new statewide jobs … sectors, and signs of new growth in the western New York economy.” DiNapoli’s report examines employment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… fund balance (excluding appropriated fund balance) were one of the lowest in the state with only 2.7 percent of gross … Create a long-term financial plan; and Update the county's capital plan and take steps to bring long-term assets and … spending, the state's 140,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits