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DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress

… school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I urge school district leaders to closely monitor their … or increased reliance on short-term cash flow debt, which can indicate structural budgetary imbalance. Operating …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stress

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-299

… a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two year look-back. Affected Employees Tier 6 New York State … are members of the ORP are affected. Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed Legislation creating Tier 6. … the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review of the “two year look-back” salary. Public query …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-299-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan

Selected Performance Measures

… Legislature in 1965. There are six constituent agencies of the MTA: MTA Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Capital … of trips to include in ridership for weekly and monthly commutation ticket holders. Commutation tickets were about 60 percent of ridership in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measures

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-289

… this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back. Affected Employees Tier 6 New York State Education Department and SUNY employees who are members …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-289-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan

DiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny

… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larceny

DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government

… tax contributions, and the balance of the UI fund. Rates can grow with increased employee UI claims or a low UI fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-government

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014 (2014-S-58) The department has adequate procedures in place to … sale without the documented formal prior approval of the Surrogate’s Court pursuant to statute. Additionally, the NCPA’s annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

DiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies

… orientation and gender identity data to guide talent development, increase productivity, and communicate to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companies

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business

… Covid Relief Funds? The new state budget reflects robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal … even for New York, which has been among the largest net tax-dollar losers. But the extraordinary federal aid is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-business

DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary

… it even more accessible. For example, in 2019, legislation I proposed increased the amount of savings individuals could … on meeting certain requirements. In 2022, legislation I proposed removed a New York state residency requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversary

DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas

… (MTA), which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is North America's largest transportation network, serving a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percent

More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains

… The report includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gains

Finger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion

… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the … services for the development and adoption of climate change resistant crops and measures to mitigate the effects …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakes

Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)

… 2020-S-59 ). About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this … admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or workdays. According to the Centers for Disease … lack of LHD compliance. Separate from the HNP, DOH has a public-facing Asthma Dashboard (Dashboard), which, according …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-follow

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… the statutory limit on surplus fund balance by $4.5 million, and missing opportunities to lower real property … appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly $6.7 million of fund balance that was not needed or used. Adopted annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1

DiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) for their fiscal year ending in 2024. DiNapoli’s office evaluated all non-calendar year local governments that filed their financial reports in … 2024 including 518 villages, most of which have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The scores, which are based on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-cities

DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner

… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensioner

Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)

… as of February 2025, of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply … New Yorkers receive water from public water supply systems in New York State. The State Public Health Law (Law) requires … Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Analysis Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems identify any vulnerabilities that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-follow