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DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… move to “broker services” and must be monitored to ensure quality service. "The MTA has switched the majority of … *Correction: A correction was made to the report and the press release after the MTA released updated complaints data in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli & Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
… have been appointed co-lead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against current and former directors and … they have been appointed colead plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit filed against current and former directors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-announce-appointmentDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on the MTA’s finances . “The MTA’s financial … or unheard of service cuts and workforce reductions will happen. Failure to fund the MTA now could disrupt maintenance … straits, with budget gaps it had projected in February to what are now at historic levels, as reported in its July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to … to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas … expansion following the Great Recession. “New York’s local sales tax revenues rose through September compared to last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… vigilant that their budgets are structurally balanced to avoid fiscal problems going forward.” State and federal aid grew 42% from SY 2019-20 to SY 2023-24, increasing $6.5 billion from $15.6 billion to $22.1 billion (and accounting for 44.6% of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… of Household Spending Transportation costs — which include vehicle purchases, leases, maintenance, gasoline, insurance, … than half of city households (43.8%) owned at least one vehicle in 2023 while nationally it was 91.6%. Within the … only about 21% of Manhattan households owned at least one vehicle. On Staten Island, however, 82.6% of households owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… sales tax collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an increase of 2.2%, or $127 … compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections totaled $583 billion in the second calendar quarter AprilJune of 2024 an increase of 22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force participation rate for those with a disability age 16 and over rose by 4.6 … in the labor force in 2024, less than half the rate of people in New York without a disability (69.9%) and 3.5 percentage points below the national rate for people with disabilities (32.3%). “This year marks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3.pdfRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Assistance Listing Number 97.067) provides funding to states and local governments to enable them to prepare, prevent, protect against and respond to potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other hazards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-homeland-security-grant-program.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3-180response.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfContact NYSLRS
… Answers to common questions and contact information for the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/contact-usBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for … said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate that our staff continues to uncover these types of cases, but the public can be sure that we will work diligently to expose public corruption and partner with law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Statement on Selection of Melissa Mark-Viverito as New York City Council Speaker
… City residents. I look forward to working with Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito and all of the newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-selection-melissa-mark-viverito-new-york-city-council-speakerOpinion 88-21
… or recreation purposes including the acquisition of land ." (emphasis added) The intent of this provision, which … in the trust fund be used only to acquire additional park land or to construct, rehabilitate or expand existing park or … of a building as well as the acquisition of park land. Although we were unable to locate a court decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21