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DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… released its $98.6 billion executive budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (FY 2022), including a $6 billion … to $11.6 billion today. In all, federal aid will make up 16 percent of FY 2021 revenues, twice the level of aid in … in January. However, the city increased its out-year projections, and now expects employment to reach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an … financial projections. Overall, actual revenues have been about two-thirds of casino developers’ initial projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline … federal government as COVID-19 infection rates increase and more restrictions curb economic activity. Federal aid … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberOpinion 91-58
… approval and whether a proposed facility is consistent with the local waterfront revitalization program. You ask … approval and a favorable determination as to consistency with the local waterfront revitalization program for a … approval and a favorable determination as to consistency with the local waterfront revitalization program for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 91-14
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§198(9), 209-e(3): A town board, on behalf of a refuse and garbage district, may contract with villages … municipal corporation or district to perform by itself any function, power and duty or to provide by itself any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14DiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… gaps are likely to be larger-than-anticipated by the city in the coming years, underlining the importance of adding to … are strong and formalizing a policy for managing reserves in the future. “New York City has rebounded from the fiscal … cuts. As a result, the city has restored $73 million in FY 2024 and an average of more than $200 million annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), … they will also surrender their broker’s licenses to the New York State Department of Financial Services. The joint investigation revealed that Ross and Lieber, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Earnings and distributions from NY ABLE accounts are tax free provided the funds are used for qualified disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: 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-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego … New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted … an audit by DiNapoli’s office discovered discrepancies in the track’s books. A subsequent investigation found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid ridership since the … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details. “Understanding how the MTA pays for its day-to-day operations is crucial to … on a patchwork of fares, tolls, taxes, and surcharges that has been shifting. Shedding light on these changes can help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through December 2024. About the Program SUNY … use of funds. Each participating campus must develop a plan outlining its approach to the administration of EOP and … funding for allowed purposes The audit covered the period from July 2019 through December 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… as of March 23, 2022, and $2.0 billion was committed for payment. 17 A total of $1.7 billion was paid out to all State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… making sure that the money spent on this important program is not being wasted and is being used for necessary and appropriate treatments. … health care dollars are being spent as needed.” Medicaid is a federal, state and local government program that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… that exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today … “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health needs to do a better job making sure that pharmacies, health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… click here: www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt5-2016.pdf A video on DiNapoli's 2015 Wall Street report is available here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… deduction for state and local taxes, which has been part of the federal income tax since its inception in 1913, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… being made. "We're charged with safeguarding the public's money. We use technology to track a vast amount- of financial … more fraud and other problematic transactions before the money goes out the door. "This law came about as the result … government and avert unnecessary payments of taxpayer money. Fraud diminishes the effectiveness of government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-waste