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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's State of the State Proposals
… Washington. “The focus now turns to how the state will pay for these proposals and the Executive budget will be released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-state-state-proposalsDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, significant revenue declines occurred for New York in April as a result … pandemic and the three month extension of the state income tax filing deadline. All governmental funds monthly tax … the postponement of the filing deadline for tax returns. Sales tax collections reflected the significant economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… aid for community colleges. Single-use plastic carry-out bags will be banned, with certain exceptions, for most retail … counties are authorized to adopt a 5-cent charge for paper bags used by such stores, with any resulting funds going to … the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget eliminates $59 million from the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… review (March 30, 2023). Key Recommendations Revisit the list of SBMP contractors available to perform the work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… in the following coal producers: New Hope Corp., PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk, Semirara Mining and Power Corp., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York … York continues to withhold billions of dollars in spending due to the fiscal impact of the coronavirus pandemic,” … rates may force more shutdowns and even greater economic damage. Washington must respond with more economic stimulus, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionService Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) (1) effectively managed service diversions due to scheduled track maintenance and capital projects and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to … the Review Board. The Department’s Plan approval process is lengthy, taking an average of 290 days, which can affect … … To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… drug overdose death rates were higher than the statewide average (25.4) in 10 of 15 counties for which there are data; … of fifteen counties have 2020 rates above the statewide average of 25.4 deaths per 100,000 population; the 2020 rate … County, where drug overdoses exceeded the statewide average by 18 deaths per 100,000 population. FIGURE 5: County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkDiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… School District needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," … number of mistakes and their potential total dollar value is cause for significant concern. The district has not … the district's policies and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address any violations. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, … most impacted remains to be seen. Key findings in DiNapoli’s report: In FFY 2023, federal expenditures for each U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services … and distributed Fee revenue. However, the Department could better ensure that all Fees are remitted by the insurance … companies. Division employees visit grantees to monitor how they are using funds, but do not review documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… same rising debts but will have less income, opening the door to potential service cuts and higher than planned fare … Dashboard Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… federally mandated clean air and clean water programs has not kept pace with prior years, as full compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… including cash, drugs, firearms and vehicles, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. “Without proper oversight, it’s impossible to know if the missing items were destroyed, transferred to other agencies, returned to owners or stolen. Fortunately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments … Bigelow and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court … other state and federal law enforcement agencies. Contact us at [email protected] . … State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOpinion 92-25
… 1960 indicates that the bill was intended to clarify the chain of command at the time a fire department of a fire … by the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York). As to the particular nature of interference which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and sureties. Business Units are … Law, Article 11, Section 163 requires Business Units to conduct formal competitive procurements to the maximum extent practicable. Lien Law, Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-sureties