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New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 … spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … it receives 90 cents back in federal spending, compared to the national average of $1.21,” DiNapoli said. “We’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… restricts the amount local governments may raise by taxing real estate in any fiscal year. The CTL form captures full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must … The Buffalo News published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… last decade, important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) mission to address the … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Environmental Conservation is leading major … the last decade important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservations DEC mission to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… as well as grants to help communities prepare for extreme weather. The Division of the Budget (DOB) is projecting EP … 25,028 7.3% St. Lawrence 4,531 4.2% Saratoga 8,391 3.5% Schenectady 9,899 6.2% Schoharie 1,376 4.6% Schuyler 833 5.0% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … (57 disbursements) totaling $542,613 and determined that 26 claims totaling $123,874 were not always adequately … of a proper audit of claims increased the risk that claims for inappropriate purposes could be paid, or that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-453
To inform agencies of the processing of the 2012 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-453-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… determined that the city’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and the related justification documents were in material … with the requirements of the fiscal agent act. The city’s 2026-27 adopted budget totals $1.64 billion, which includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… additional actions to narrow the budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city … three quarters of 2018, putting the industry on track for its third consecutive year of increased profitability. … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Barbara D. Underwood and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett today announced … General Underwood and the New York City Department of Investigation, she will face the consequences of her actions. I thank the Attorney General and Department of Investigation for their continued collaboration in combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … financial reports. In addition, the town’s procedures for auditing claims were not in compliance with town law. … and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. and Village of Croton-on-Hudson … to its safety," said Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. "Rooting out corruption takes … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… total amount wagered on horse racing, also known as the handle, for these OTBs was $3.7 billion from 2009 through … $4.9 billion that was wagered from 2004-2008. The annual handle collected by these OTBs fell from $817 million in 2009 … the audit noted the main reason for the decline in OTB handle has been competition, both within the shrinking horse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… Wall Street bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees rose by 17 percent to $20.3 billion in 2009, according to an estimate released … In 2008, the industry lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009Opinion 2012-1
… an interest in contracts between the company and the town to sell products for use by the town highway department. That … prohibited. The board member, however, would be required to disclose the interest in accordance with General Municipal … would have a prohibited interest in a contract of his firm to sell products for use by the town highway department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Opinion 92-31
… to that described in former section 89(71) (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-383, unreported; 1978 Opns St Comp No. 78-559, unreported; see also Municipal Home Rule … No. 80-671, supra ; 1977 Atty Gen 42). October 14, 1992 William J. Schimpf, Deputy Mayor Village of Maybrook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… over the past two decades, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Yet the share … over the past two decades according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… are gaining strength. Moving forward, it will be vital for local economic development strategies to build upon the … government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… to individuals and families, including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including … and mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare services, and assistance with finding permanent … housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… incident management protocols. Develop a process to manage bus service during an incident, including notifications to customers of the availability of bus service. Ensure the use of bus service is documented (e.g., whether they arrived and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18