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DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but … ridership. The MTA expects continued gradual ridership increases along with lower levels of fare evasion will bring … up to 74% of 2019 levels by 2026. With 4% fare and toll increases planned for August 2025 and March 2027, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned … without favoritism. Specifically, officials responsible for purchasing did not: Advertise in the District’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… $222,000. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset … The COO and IT Department staff are responsible for maintaining detailed inventory records. Audit Summary … and up-to-date inventory records to properly account for IT assets. Although the School Board (Board)-adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Rural Rental Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing … of Agriculture (USDA). RRAP provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of … IDA’s project approval and monitoring. Background The IDA is an independent public benefit corporation established in … The IDA is governed by a Board that included four members who were appointed by the City’s Common Council. The Board is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… of the District’s total expenditures of $187.3 million for the same period. The District paid 239 clerical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Starpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… accounts may not be detected and increased opportunities for users to make unauthorized or improper changes, … Board of Education (Board), that is responsible for managing and controlling the District’s financial and … is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for the District’s day-to-day management under the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for members who may have resided outside of New York. … premiums to his or her managed care plans. Responsibility for preventing enrollment in more than one state lies at both … and ensure New York is only paying Medicaid costs for its residents.” Medicaid members are enrolled through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July … the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed … a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) for incoming students and provides support and enrichment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer … are rated 4.0 or higher. The MTA recently completed its latest survey, which is based on 2017 observations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher profits than last year and could end three years … could decline for the third consecutive year. The average salary (including bonuses) of securities industry employees … pay has narrowed since the financial crisis, the average salary in the securities industry was still five times higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… claims worth nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were … “The state’s Medicaid program, providing health care for millions of New Yorkers, accounts for a huge share of the state budget each year,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… 1.5 percent, or $714.5 million, from a year earlier. The increase is primarily due to increases in personal income tax … billion through the first three quarters, representing an increase of 10.8 percent, or $4.9 billion, from the previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… public corruption and holding public officials accountable for misuse of public resources." "Ruben Wills' crimes were a … stole taxpayer dollars to buy fancy purses and clothes for himself and his friends. New Yorkers deserved better. … they deserve. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for their continued and valuable partnership on Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… gives away millions of dollars each year in tax breaks for companies that are supposed to create jobs and expand … credits to businesses in targeted industries in exchange for creating and maintaining specific numbers of new jobs or … aimed at bringing greater accountability to the companies’ for their economic development commitments. ESD requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian of the Northern District of New York, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in … is led by Dominick Zarrella. Forensic Auditor Jason Blair, Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski, and Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… has resumed the process of examining agency operations for cost savings and reports that it is on track to reach its health insurance cost-saving targets for fiscal years (FY) 2015 and 2016. While there is always … increased its revenue forecast by more than $1.1 billion for FY 2015 through 2018, and has lowered its expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingOpinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 91-53
… TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional compensation for additional assigned duties); (additional compensation if … members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in … board member may be appointed deputy supervisor and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 92-30
… against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit agencies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(f), … governing board who also serves on the board of a not-for-profit agency does not have a prohibited interest in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30