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NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower … growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job growth, … balanced but there are risks including proposed drops in state assistance potential federal budget cuts and slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent … the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, for allegedly stealing over $14,000 from the … perseverance and dedicated work that led to this arrest.” Michael Moran, 57, served as Captain of the Town of Moriah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… May grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New York City’s collections moderated in the second … the economy have yet to fully recover. Tepid Collections for Large Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had … by -19% year over year. These collections account for 5% of county sales tax collections, on average. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, … in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 up 127 or …
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
… homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year by my office exposed the devastating extent to which residents were not adequately protected. Now, a year later, my office is initiating a follow-up review of the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… SFY Appropriations State Fiscal Year (SFY) State Operations appropriations (excluding SUNY and CUNY) … if September 15 falls on a non-business day. SUNY and CUNY State Operations and SUNY Aid to Localities appropriations … State Fiscal Year SFY State Operations appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement … Law provides for regular, centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to contract for … To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key … advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers with … on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health OMH failed to include key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… tension, and heart rate – all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease – as well as mental wellness … 28 golf courses, 24 swimming pools and spray grounds, 57 beaches, 21 marinas, 75 boat launch sites, 25 nature centers, … a portion thereof. Additionally, alterations to historic properties will comply, to the maximum extent feasible, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, … which has exceeded separations in 20 of the last 25 months. Ridership The MTA projects it will reach 69% of … 2020-2024 capital program and it also covers half of the $25 billion funded by the capital lockbox bonding, a total of …
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
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for … decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless … New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for …
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
… continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found this “unwinding” … ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023 New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between … “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17-response.pdf