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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Malone , Village of Nelliston and Town of Tuscarora . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … of the 2015 budgeted appropriations as of the end of 2014. In addition, the board has not formally established capital … County) The library has accumulated more than $750,000 in private funds as of the end of 2014 and it has no formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 93-15
… BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN LAW, §123: Neither … the board of trustees nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to … officers and employees of the sponsoring municipality or school district (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §800[5], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 92-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 95-17
… to a district without consideration) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority of town to transfer property to a … unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide general fund, the … the town board is the governing board of the district and is responsible for the planning, construction, operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 92-36
… only within the geographical confines of a police district within that county and to collect a surcharge only on customers serviced within the district. You state that the police district encompasses more than 90% of the county's populace. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36DiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… To date, shareholder proposals for the 2019 proxy season have been filed with: Wynn Resorts Ltd. (proposal … Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The Kroger Co. Sysco Corp. NYS Common Retirement Fund’s Political Spending and Lobbying … Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. During the 2018 proxy season, the Fund filed 16 shareholder proposals seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through January, which was $582.3 … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in January. “Tax collections continue to be higher than … from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… year, the city has made targeted investments in education, public safety and other programs, which have increased agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… said. "Exxon's business is extremely vulnerable to changes in climate regulation and consumer demand. Unlike its peers … stance on climate change, countries around the world are moving ahead with policies that will limit … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $186 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… telephone or fax due to the inherent risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or … controlled substances that exceeded the supply limits put in place by the Controlled Substances Act and thus prevent … pharmacies $1.2 million for 13,705 fee-for-service claims, in which quantities of controlled substances exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… are the first line of defense against public corruption. My office routinely advises local governments to follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… Like many cities across the United States, New York City has adjusted its budget priorities during the COVID-19 … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the … implications of the pandemic. Report Pandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities Related Reports Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession … Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego. The area includes Syracuse, one of the state’s largest cities, as well as other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 million annually by paying down debt raises questions … this will not be enough to close its projected deficit of $1.6 billion starting in 2024 as pointed out by DiNapoli … report looked to examine the current composition of MTA revenue, analyze changes to revenue over time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making full use of available federal funds for vouchers, according … DiNapoli said. “This audit found that HCR has not made full use of the federal funds that support vouchers and needs … and its management of reserves. HCR failed to take full advantage of the available Housing and Urban Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… the mid-point of the fiscal year, were below collections in five of the first six months of last year. Collections … were $918.7 million lower than original projections in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, but $11.3 million … drop of 3 percent, or $734.3 million, from the same period in SFY 2015-16. PIT collections were $1.2 billion below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-year