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DiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… “COVID-19 has decimated local sales tax revenue this year, blowing holes in the budgets of municipalities across … been inflicted. Just as our Main Street small businesses can’t rebuild alone, our local governments don’t have the … annual basis to help local communities and policy makers stay informed about this important revenue source. Report: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of General Services (OGS): … Many of the overpayments occurred because the DOH did not have a process to identify and track Medicaid recipients … processes and application of the law across agencies have resulted in late, inaccurate, or sometimes missed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing … federal funding in the years ahead with proposed budget cuts looming in Washington, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The President's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… New York’s 107 local Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs) reported 4,324 active projects … in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to 2020, according to a report released today by State … this report. The report also contains information on Local Development Corporations, a related type of local authority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s 2022 average bonus paid to securities employees dropped to $176,700, a 26% decline … weighed on the securities’ industry profitability in 2022,” DiNapoli said. “A 26% decline brings the average bonus … Wall Streets 2022 average bonus paid to securities employees dropped to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… discrimination on the basis of a disability, too many New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by … prohibited discrimination on the basis of a disability too many New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District , Gouverneur Central School District , … Free School District , Newark Central School District and the Port Jervis City School District . State Comptroller … his office completed audits of the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District Gouverneur Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of … was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years … DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to assess the quality of those services for the periods both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in … private forest landowners who submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to … programs hinge on the efforts of both the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s report found weaknesses in several aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at … for board members, employees and other individuals without the oversight required by state rules, according to an audit … The Western Regional OffTrack Betting Corp OTB spent at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared … the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its … New Yorkers battling substance use disorders or gambling addiction. “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… we’ve seen in other states, this critical infrastructure is increasingly targeted by cyber and other attacks,” said DiNapoli. “The state should do … found that, although DOH sends letters to water systems when their plans need revisions, it does little to follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… service program, the services they are receiving in real time, or the number of districts using waitlists. “Providing … of evaluations, IEPs and regional service needs in real time. Identify school districts that need immediate review of … (OSE) is working on a long-term project for a real-time data system that the agency believes will help districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Indian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Indian Lake Central School District (District) officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since … Thomas P. DiNapoli today. “After a very strong first half of the year, the securities industry faces volatile financial … an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years of downsizing, the industry has been adding jobs in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… New Yorker, and we are proud of SUNY’s role delivering affordable excellence, serving as an engine of upward … aid, helping to keep higher education accessible and affordable. We appreciate State Comptroller DiNapoli’s … reducing students’ access to grants, amounts and types of loans, options for loan repayment and potentially, programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-556
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings. Affected … the title of Painter and Supervisor Painter Background The rate increases are pursuant to a Consent Determination … To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-556-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-skilled-trade-titlesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-539
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … Worker Background The rate increases are pursuant to a Consent Determination entered and filed on October 20, … 16, 2017. The agreement provides for retroactive increases to the hourly rates effective 3/4/10, 9/4/11, 9/4/12, 9/4/13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-539-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment