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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… management procedures and issued a report in February 2017 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Adult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, … . Other AUC Resources Interactive AUC Map Displays the number of AUC retail dispensaries by county … OSC Overview of AUC Local Tax and Revenue Distribution [pdf] OSC Accounting Bulletin on AUC Tax Revenue [pdf] OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… other contracts totaling $1.2 million, which brings into question whether they were properly awarded. Additionally, … was to assess the Town of Danby’s progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … the Starpoint Central School District’s progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCaucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers
… and view recent reports on issues that affect New Yorkers. 2024 Year in Review Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship, … Traffic Fatalities are Growing in New York State (June 2024) Department of Health: Maternal Health (July 2024) … Growth in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic (June 2024) MTA Subway Safety Equipment (August 2024) MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025SUNY Bulletin No. SU-360.1
… 189 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, … on the first day of the payroll period following July 1, 2025 Effective Dates: The Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … Half of Non-Pensionable Lum Sum Payment 04/30/2024 04/29/2025 07/31/2024 Second Half of Non-Pensionable Lum Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3601-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-360
… 189 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2022-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, … on the first day of the payroll period following July 1, 2025 Effective Dates: The Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment … Half of Non-Pensionable Lum Sum Payment 04/30/2024 04/29/2025 07/31/2024 Second Half of Non-Pensionable Lum Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-360-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… “State and federal aid have noticeably slowed, local property tax revenues are capped and their rainy day funds … the impact of fiscal stress against efforts to hold down property taxes.” From 2007-08 to 2012-13, total school … aid 5 percent ($3 billion) and 48 percent from local property taxes ($29 billion). By comparison, school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide its non-compliance with state law by misrepresenting hours worked and rates paid in certified … and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors found numerous violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … could adversely affect the city’s financial plan by as much as $589 million in FY 2020, according to the city’s … https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/report-10-2019.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… by MCOs, and the state did not collect an estimated $69 million. DiNapoli’s auditors also evaluated DOH’s policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … of funding to the campuses for salaries and other forms of compensation, some in addition to state salaries. Auditors … contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… service industry sectors, such as accommodation and food services, transportation, and arts, entertainment and … to more typical pre-pandemic growth levels. Every county saw some year-over-year growth in sales tax … at 21.1%, followed by the counties of Lewis (14.9%), Montgomery (12.4%) and Schoharie (11.8%). Dutchess County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during the pandemic – especially those that lost loved ones in nursing homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year … its ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes. It also found that, under the direction of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment … enrollees in New York Medicaid – as well as in the Child Health Plus and Essential Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… In a turnaround from the fiscal crisis it faced a year ago, the … outlook . With this improved financial picture, the burden is now on the MTA to improve the region’s transit system and … savings plans before the end of 2023 and explain to riders what impact the savings may have on service. Overtime costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless … veterans was reduced to 49%. New York City’s reductions in veteran homelessness accounts for 96% of the total statewide … ended chronic homelessness (lasting longer than a year or repeated intermittent homelessness over a longer period) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… tension, and heart rate – all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease – as well as mental wellness … restrooms), 28 golf courses, 24 swimming pools and spray grounds, 57 beaches, 21 marinas, 75 boat launch sites, … its parks. Despite having developed a Plan, Parks did not include a timetable for executing improvements, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… had the strongest growth at 27.1%, while Norwich had the biggest decline at -6.2%. Gas Collections Dropped: A steep … the same period in 2022, resulted in sales tax collections on motor fuels decreasing by -19% year over year. These … account for 5% of county sales tax collections, on average. Report Second Quarter Sales Tax Related Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities Article 4C of the Economic Development Law provides for regular centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to contract for goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gambling