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DiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks

… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York closed out the state fiscal year on March 31 with … According to a report released by the Comptroller New York closed out the state fiscal year on March 31 with cashonhand …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeks

Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds

… whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have … the Review Board. The Department’s Plan approval process is lengthy, taking an average of 290 days, which can affect …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-funds

DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000

… accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Perkins used the stolen money for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000

DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments

… Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly … Jr announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-payments

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan

… be held accountable for their actions. I thank District Attorney Soares for prosecuting this case." "I am proud of … were arraigned Friday before Bethlehem Town Justice Andrew Kirby and are due back in court on July 17. Since …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loan

Do We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year

… 25 11:00am-11:00pm July 26 11:00am-5:00pm Great American Irish Festival Herkimer County Fairgrounds 198 Cemetery …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-year

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, … District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theft

Green Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/researchbrief_green.pdf

Food Safety Monitoring

… 18, 2013. Background The Department's Division of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for enforcing … State laws and Department regulations related to food safety. The Division's objective is to ensure a safe and … U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We identified several opportunities to more effectively deploy existing resources …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoring

Local Sales Tax Collections Up

… Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively … ttps://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/growth-in-local-sales-tax-collections-second-half-2019.pdf Find out how … Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collections

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019

… sales tax collections are very important for New York’s local governments. But recently, these revenues have been … North Country — grew by 1.0 percent or less. New York City’s sales tax collections grew 4.3 percent, the strongest … borders may be influenced by these changes. The State’s Financial Plan predicts that the $59 million fiscal impact …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019

Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)

… lodged against them continued to operate with little or no notice from public oversight authorities to address such …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-follow

DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money

… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-money

NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture

Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal year FFY 2023 on a per capita basis according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states

Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability

… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three … to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect allegations in which charges had been … its records to Disability Rights New York (DRNY), the not-for-profit group designated by federal and state law for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountability

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