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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdf10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… General Eric Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Department of Health (DOH) contractor George Dunkel for stealing more … also announced he is rejecting a $133,860 extension of a related contract due to the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel … General Eric Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Department of Health DOH contractor George Dunkel for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Financial Condition (Suffolk County) The board did not adopt realistic budgets because it consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… have also set aside nearly $13 million in a trust to pay for “other post-employment benefits” despite lacking the … funds and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves for no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara … the districts and the public by including appropriations for the amounts the board intends to transfer in the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 years of public service,” DiNapoli said. “My office prioritizes … Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring those who steal public funds are held accountable.” “Richard Gaines Sr. was a dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his pension for nearly 30 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherOpinion 90-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- … Whether a town board of a town which has established a police department and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. To date, the Fund has deployed over $26.5 billion, toward its … supporting infrastructure, including electric power, solar, and water systems though investments in aging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programOpinion 88-53
… firefighters for working scheduled vacations pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement is not includable in the … firefighters for working scheduled vacations pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement is includable in the … excluding working vacation payments where the terms of the collective bargaining agreement indicate that a purpose for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 95-19
… a second time. In our view, however, the Legislature did not intend to authorize employers to contract … to the opportunity for making the prepayment a second time did not then exist . Further, in enacting Retirement and … employer. Therefore, it seems clear that the Legislature did not intend section 323(1)(b), or any administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… health care professionals who order, prescribe, refer, or attend (OPRA) Medicaid services be appropriately screened and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… State tax receipts totaled $79.8 billion through the third quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budget’s … State tax receipts totaled $798 billion through the third quarter of State Fiscal Year SFY 202223 exceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… no mental health professional staff at all; 653 (95%) did not meet the recommended ratio of one school social worker for every 250 students; 450 districts (66%) did not meet the recommended ratio of one school counselor for every 250 students; and 344 (50%) did not meet the recommended ratio of one school psychologist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schools