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DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record … declined at a slower rate than profits because Wall Street firms use bonuses to retain top producers. While many … and the employment gains in the securities industry. Wall Street added 9,600 jobs during the first 11 months of 2007, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The Battery Park City Authority (Authority) was created in 1968 with the enactment of Title 12 of the Public … a total of at least $1,639,710 that was discretionary in nature for the two years ended October 2011. Each public … that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. In November 2012, the Public Authority Budget Office (ABO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Industrial Development Agency (RCIDA) – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74) Officials did not ensure all PILOT … were properly billed, collected and distributed. Sixteen of the 62 bills reviewed were inaccurate because the county’s director of real property tax either used incorrect assessment values …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Provider Compliance With the Electronic Visit Verification Program
… of Health (DOH) administers the Medicaid program. In accordance with the federal 21st Century Cures Act (Cures … (EVV) program for all Medicaid personal care (PC) services in January 2021 and home health care (HHC) services in January 2023. EVV systems must capture the provider, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/13/medicaid-program-provider-compliance-electronic-visit-verification-programeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines … members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when … they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc after the company agreed to revise its Governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of … districts in the outer boroughs have helped increase market values, which ultimately will remain a key contributor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Lehman) officials adequately assured that all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate … purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through … and has more than 12,000 students. Lehman maintains bank accounts for various purposes, such as tuition and fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Leaves (Follow-Up) (2015-F-5) An initial audit issued in October 2013 examined whether the fellowship leaves … staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. Auditors found that although … complied with CUNY policy, improvements were needed. In a follow-up report, auditors found CUNY has made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… school district (district) purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals (RFPs) or written and verbal quotes, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… identifying information detailed on the summonses. Ensure all NOVs that are not paid within nine months of issuance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s … issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Moravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s … issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2Commack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s … issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Services in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The State was required to restart this process and … by Medicare as the primary payer. Although DOH issued guidance to Local Districts regarding the requirement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The district’s … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… This occurred because District officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. District officials also did not have a … plan that detailed which water outlets were exempt from sampling and how they would be secured, and what remedial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1DiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… under his office’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) for their fiscal year ending in 2024. DiNapoli’s office … monitor their financial condition so they can be prepared for any financial challenges that lie ahead. I encourage … pitfalls.” The latest round of fiscal scores are for local governments with fiscal years ending between Feb. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up) (2013-F-16) An initial audit report issued in September 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's … this holiday season," DiNapoli said. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in … the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Union Vale , Town of Waterloo and the City of Watertown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … villages are legally authorized to pay certain claims in advance of audit, 10 of 18 claims totaling $163,725 were … town billed the department for certain debt service costs in a manner that appears to be inconsistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits