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Opinion 91-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bid Specifications … is accompanied by a certified check or other security in accordance with the requirements contained in the plans and specifications or in the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… million over the coming years. Auditors also identified a provider of taxi services that overbilled DOH for tolls. The provider told auditors it charged for tolls based on the cash … DiNapoli recommended DOH: Recover the $6.2 million in contract overpayments to the transportation managers for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the Program Broadband is a critical aspect of economic growth and job creation, and … and ensure public safety, as well as how information is stored, accessed, and shared. The COVID-19 pandemic … remained unserved or underserved in the State. ConnectALL is part of the National Telecommunications and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a fiscally independent public corporation that principally … to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations. Charge NY is a collaboration among the New York State Energy Research … stations where funds are available. The net effect is there is limited focus on residential and individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business was supported by 44.18% of the company’s shareholders – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … As a result, auditors project that the district is facing a potential revenue shortfall of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Frontier Central School District – Financial Condition and Mobile Devices (2013M-297)
… and were used predominantly for personal use, or not at all. Key Recommendations Reduce reliance on fund balance as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/frontier-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-mobile-devicesLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… business travel remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Broadway attendance continues to grow, rising above 90% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Lingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Over the last year, the fiscal position of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has deteriorated, as the trajectory of ridership has ebbed closer to the low end of the agency’s forecasted range.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2023.pdfVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote the construction and preservation of … Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Manhattan, is owned by Clinton Towers Housing Company, Inc., which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentTransforming Into Construction & Development
… service levels for customers, process efficiencies, and cost reductions. This audit covered the period from January … service levels for the customers, process efficiencies and cost reductions.” At the December 2019 Board Meeting, MTA … this will be accomplished through improved estimate and cost forecasting, faster vendor payment, and reductions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-developmentDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… others offered unique amenities. For example, Midway State Park offered a wheelchair accessible playground, and Letchworth State Park had an Autism Nature Trail, featuring sensory stations … action had been taken to implement the plan’s provisions. Staff at state parks said they perform periodic walk-throughs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesBloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… 22, 2013. Background The Bloomingburg Fire Company #1 is a volunteer organization located in the Village of … Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President is the chief executive officer of the Company, and the Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer. From April 1, 2011 to January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83DiNapoli: Small Business Owners Are Backbone of New York's Economy
… likely due to the fact that industries such as leisure, hospitality and retail services, which were affected to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-small-business-owners-are-backbone-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… Some former industrial and commercial contaminated sites that could pose risks to the public’s health and safety have languished in the state’s Brownfield Cleanup … Conservation’s (DEC) management of the program and found it must be strengthened to ensure private parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… state and local budgets. Given the rush to judgement, it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for … to push a flawed piece of legislation over the finish line is not a legislative victory for taxpayers." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… to New York State’s Economy Members: New Locations for In-Person Consultations November 2025 International Fraud … Members How School Employees Earn NYSLRS Service Credit In-Person Consultations Available: NYC Office Retirees Retiree Earnings Limit for School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025DiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… cuts and workforce reductions will happen. Failure to fund the MTA now could disrupt maintenance and repairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
Many of New Yorks local governments are coping with slow or no revenue growth making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care according to the 2016 annual report on the states local governments released by Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growth