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Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… to June 30, 2012. Background Metro-North, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has four … Improvement ($37.3 million). Key Findings Our review of Metro-North's monitoring of employees paid with Recovery … site. Monitor conductors to make sure that they are on site and working at their assigned posts to better ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.64 billion, up $203 million compared to the same time last year. “While local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… DiNapoli and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Auditors examined 13 randomly selected school districts from around the state. The audit, covering the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, found that while each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the country, … become increasingly serious about addressing the threat of climate change and as market forces drive a low-carbon … will next evaluate shale oil and gas companies. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Our audit covered the period April 30, 2009 to June 30, 2012. … to promote accuracy in reporting staff attendance. Monitor employees to ensure they are only paid for overtime … passenger safety is not compromised. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… November financial plan modification released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A return to greater … city’s care in the current fiscal year. This decline is expected to continue in the current year and may accelerate … in FY 2025, and less than $100 million total during FY 2026 and 2027. The Savings Program reduced the city-funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is below: The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of New … questions the review was expected to address, including: What mistakes were made? What processes and plans can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green … of their constituents to the attention of my office. As a result, our auditors determined there were sufficient … . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller … its members.” “Elona Roberts abused a system that is meant for dedicated public servants who spend long careers working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring Program contractors and no other vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… People with disabilities in New York City face the same challenges as those elsewhere in the … according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New … and then later as chief to steal $101,000 over four years. From January 2020 to July 2024, he made numerous personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentState Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… System has identified seven villages and three cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2018. DiNapoli … to help keep local officials and the public informed on the financial and demographic drivers of fiscal stress.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Buildings (DOB) increased, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The … system helps keep local officials and the public informed on this important community issue each year, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesOpinion 88-39
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … , and thereafter such bail is forfeited, the following rules are applicable:" (Emphasis added) Accordingly, since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39