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DiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion

… modernizing the regional transit system, but a great deal of work remains and financing these capital investments over … by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. “Millions of New Yorkers rely on the MTA transit system and while it is … MTA has not restored the entire transit system to a state of good repair because it has not received all of the funding …

DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams

… is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit system,” DiNapoli said. “Keeping stations safe and … Bridge and tunnel crossings were up 2% and revenue was up 24% over 2019, but this was not enough to make up for the … evasion will bring ridership up to 74% of 2019 levels by 2026. With 4% fare and toll increases planned for August 2025 …

Selected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority

… responsible to take on new contract work. Key Findings MTA did not properly handle the review of responsibility for two … when they were awarded new contracts. Further, MTA did not ensure that ACEs were performed timely by evaluators …

DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return

… gaps that start at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … if various budget risks that the MTA has identified come to pass. “A year ago, the MTA was looking forward to a period …

IX.9 Administrative Recoveries - Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants

IV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions

… Operating transfers constitute legally-authorized transfers … are made and the fund receiving the transfer-in. All operating transfers are closely monitored and reported on by … authority contained in annual appropriation bill(s). 60810 Operating Transfers TO Other Funds Used to record transfers …

Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA

… transit system in the nation, providing nearly 40 percent of the nation’s public transit trips. In 2019, the MTA … the country. 1 Nevertheless, the continued provision of service is especially critical to the economic health of New York City and its residents. More than half of City …

Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)

… audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). Background Our initial report, … constituent agencies are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before proceeding to … was no requirement that the operating unit requesting the services determine whether: it was feasible for another …

DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance

… lower ridership levels, the increased impact from extreme weather, potential service reductions and other factors will … promptly. Bringing riders back, protecting against extreme weather and maximizing new sources of revenue are all … has been uneven — and review protections against future weather emergencies. The pandemic continues to cast a long …

Homeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System

… Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate oversight and … whether they have met their goal in reducing the number of homeless individuals in the subway system through … in North America. Its 472 stations serve a daily average of 5.6 million travelers throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, …

Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees

… Each MTA agency requires its employees to document their hours worked. Work hours are supported by various documents including tour … tax. In June 2010, LIRR paid 41 Car Repairmen for 7,558 hours worked, equating to $271,002. Yet their collective work …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1775

… resulting from the incorrect SSN/TIN. Date of Birth (DOB) is a required field when creating a new employee in PayServ.  Agencies should always enter the correct DOB, not a temporary DOB. NYSLRS is not able to enroll a member without a DOB. …

Publications

… Correction Officers and Identification Officers Special 25-Year Plan under Sections 89-h and 603(e) (VO1809)   Broome … Sections 89-d and 89-d(m) (VO1875)   Elmira District #1 Traffic Officers Special 25-Year Plan under Sections 89-q and … the Rescue Recovery or Clean Up Operations after September 11, 2001. (VO1834)   Divorce and Your Benefits Explains how …

MTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense

… remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program.  “The MTA is … closely with its funding partners to close the $15 billion gap in its capital program. Additional borrowing could … capital plan for 2015-2019 has a $15.2 billion funding gap, representing nearly half of the program’s total value. …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget

… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) adoption of its 2023 budget : “The 2023 budget adopted by the MTA … DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state … the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA adoption of its 2023 budget …

Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding

… Metro-North does not have procedures to address all types of severe weather events and did not perform an assessment of its Harlem Line related to flooding due to heavy rains. … with Metro-North procedures and plans. Specifically: 15 of 28 (54%) snow melters (used to heat the area around …

Protect Yourself from Scams

… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. Please be aware, we currently do not have … and avoid using search engines to find a link for the login page.   AI: A New Tool for Scams You should also be … your user ID or password, don’t worry—from the customer login page, you can: Click the Forgot ID link to look up your …

MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers

… Purpose To determine whether the MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in an economical manner. The … two of them, MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) and New York City Transit (Transit), provide bus service. Transit issued a …

Bus Driver Licensing

… Traffic Law. The audit covers bus drivers who worked in passenger service January 1, 2010 through April 25, 2012. … depot superintendents that no driver can operate a bus in passenger service if the requirements are not met. Monitor … appropriately sent to, reviewed and filed at the training facility. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department …

Optional Membership – Membership and Enrollment

… to join NYSLRS. However, you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS … positions (under Civil Service Law); Employment of less than 30 hours per week, or less than the standard … Participating employer must notify every employee of the opportunity to join NYSLRS …