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DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… of homeowners above the affordability level rose from 26.4 in 2000 to 33.9 percent in 2012. For some New Yorkers, the affordability challenge is even more difficult. As of 2012, nearly 28 percent of … as “severely cost-burdened.” Housing affordability is affected by both housing costs and income levels. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideOpinion 99-10
… useful life" of energy facilities or equipment subject to an energy performance contract, for purposes of Energy … which the facilities or equipment are reasonably expected to be useful and is not necessarily equated to the period of probable usefulness prescribed in Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10DiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… minutes of interpretation services in person, over the phone, or by video in 255 languages and dialects in response … when language services were provided. Auditors made 55 phone calls to six H+H facilities in several languages … staff. Staff at mobile units did not have access to phone or video interpretation services provided by H+H’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesOpinion 92-9
… a physical presence in a courtroom before a judge ( cf ., e.g., People v Thumser , 144 Misc 2d 425, 544 NYS2d … place after an action has been commenced (CPLR 3106[a]; cf . CPLR 3102[c]). Depositions may be taken from, among … or reasons for the deposition (see CPLR 3101[a][1],[4]; cf ., e.g., Slabakis v Drizin , 107 AD2d 45, 485 NYS2d 270; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9DiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of careful budget planning, the … both demographically and financially. However, in recent years the city has made considerable progress in … its rainy day reserves, which the city has relied upon in recent years. The city’s available fund balance peaked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… future growth. “The economy of the Mid-Hudson region is strong and is being boosted by the post-recession economic growth in New … said. “Unemployment rates have dropped and local industry is growing, particularly service-based companies. Going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) The … all expenses for operations. Auditors found that the Sunnyside Manor development’s Board of Directors (Board) held … identified transactions, totaling $51,048, paid from Sunnyside Manor’s operating account to the Board-held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Services (OGS): Compliance with Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up) (2020-F-18) … on one capital project to provide the majority of its energy savings. OGS also needed to develop a contingency plan … or a flat rate. Auditors found the department did not bill and collect the correct annual rates for the majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit released today by State … The state Department of Health DOH paid $128 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… CUNY did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, auditors found an … for the two years ended June 30, 2014 continued to include costs that were not valid or consistent with state … was appropriate and properly supported. Department of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax Refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the associated risk that under- or unqualified drivers who do not meet state standards are operating buses and … into a contract with Services for the UnderServed (SUS) to provide homeless outreach services. SUS is responsible for … outreach services by carrying out regular visits to the LIRR stations in Nassau and Suffolk counties and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 93-32
… -- Financial Disclosure (authority of State Comptroller to obtain access to annual financial disclosure statements) MUNICIPALITIES -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to obtain access to annual financial disclosure statements) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32DiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged … and Means Committee. Five of the bill's sponsors are from New York, including Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as U.S. … like this to support our disabled communities across New York state, and I will continue to fight for common sense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesMaternal Health (Follow-Up)
… were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 New York has made progress in comparison to other states: Once … ranked 46th among other U.S. states in 2010, it climbed to 17th with a maternal mortality rate of 22.4 deaths per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/16/maternal-health-followDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… chronically absent during the 2022-23 school year (SY). The rates were highest for high school students at … absenteeism calculation. DiNapoli’s report found during SY 2022-23: Large city public schools (Buffalo, Rochester, … City high schools had a 43.1% chronic absenteeism rate in SY 2022-2023. Chronic absenteeism rates are higher in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… data. DOH’s failure to act on this recommendation means it is likely still collecting, reporting and analyzing data that is inaccurate, inconsistent, and incomplete. DOH should … determine if publicly reported nursing home survey data is reliable. Status : Not implemented. Auditors tested data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesOversight of Nurse Licensing
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (the … timely manner. The audit covered the period April 1, 2014 to April 18, 2017. Background The Department oversees the … 54 professions, including nursing. From April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, there were about 450,000 active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingPublications
… the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Your system, tier and retirement plan determine your benefits. The best … from State and local governments and affiliated employers. Tier 6 is now the largest NYSLRS member group and accounts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsCaucus 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… Impact: New York State Farming and Agriculture, January 2026 Federal Impact: Higher Education, October 2025 Tax … Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools, February 2026 School Districts: Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting, … Childcare Services for Children Under Five, January 2026 The Cost of Living in NYC: Food, April 2025 Older Adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2026Opinion 2007-4
… to establish fund for annual payments under ambulance services agreement) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (use of proceeds to … fund to be used over the course of several fiscal years to finance appropriations for the consideration due under annual … also requires moneys in the general fund to be used to finance appropriations for the current fiscal year (Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4