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DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence … (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal stress category has fallen considerably over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 … 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller … of homeless adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 to just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … DiNapoli found this “unwinding” may not meet projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one of the key reasons New York has one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid ridership since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of income, a new report from State … “Keeping stations safe and clean, and trains and buses in good repair, relies on a patchwork of fares, tolls, taxes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending June 30, 2025, up from 22 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “In recent years, pandemic-related federal funding as well as … Thirtyone school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… of improper payments and identify fraud, waste and abuse in the state. Identifying transactions at the earliest … a vast amount- of financial data and identify millions in waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli … to understanding the issues and their careful deliberation in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays. When gift cards aren’t used for five years, their balances may be … (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million from gift cards, more than three times the amount received in 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 92-21
… mass dismissal of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the … of numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you … including misdemeanors and moving violations under the vehicle and traffic law, instituted in and triable in such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and … are needed to further a proper village purpose. This is in reply to your letter concerning a privately-owned water … from the private owners. Village Law, §11-1120 provides, in part, that a village board of water commissioners may sell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 93-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (requirements of annual … or employee who has received or disbursed any moneys in the previous fiscal year "shall account with the town … board has appointed a separate treasurer and has demanded in writing that these moneys be paid to the library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… Comp No. 75-941, unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… Moreover, the budgets for these years include a general reserve of $1 billion, which could be used to help close the … its reserves. Officials increased the annual general reserve to $1 billion, the largest amount ever, and have set … $1.4 billion in FY 2015. The city added a record 120,000 jobs during calendar year 2014 and is on track to add more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… of the impact of spending, revenue and policy decisions in this budget is especially essential. My office will provide more detailed analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 91-31
… under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an … is required by statute to pay bills submitted by a private hospital for treatment of an individual who had come into … under section 2144 to pay the bills submitted by the hospital in this instance even if the expense were incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… year 2016-17 state budget includes a $1.4 billion increase in school aid, as well as increases to the minimum wage and phased-in personal income tax cuts for most taxpayers, but adds to … also notes the budget sacrificed public transparency both in process and content. “The creation of a paid family leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… determined that care providers failed to promptly connect with the individual. Under Kendra’s Law, it is … Look into collecting data on the time it takes to connect individuals with their court-ordered services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she … Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest … years of downsizing, the industry has been adding jobs in New York City, but it may curtail hiring to bolster … hopeful that Wall Street’s robust first half will result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
The State Comptroller shall be required to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts and to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… be required: (1) to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; (2) to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such methods of accounting … shall be required 1 to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts 2 to audit the accrual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policies