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DiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… untreated or partially treated combined sewer wastewater is discharged from pipes directly to rivers, streams, … waters when their systems are overwhelmed. New York City is responsible for about half of the outfalls, and just three … $5 billion over 20 years. This is in addition to the $26.3 billion the EPA estimates is needed for other wastewater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… can still be done.” The Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) is a tribunal that processes and adjudicates summonses for … of those who don’t pay and handles hearings when a summons is contested. TAB contracts out most of its functions to a … found that far too often the information on summonses is not sufficient or is inaccurate for the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedOpinion 97-7
… by a county treasurer which were directed by court order to be deposited into the court and trust fund and which have … in Abandoned Property Law, §600 should be transferred to the Comptroller pursuant to article 6 of the Abandoned Property Law, even if the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 94-30
… of index fees remitted to State) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018(a); JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e): County clerks … York are required to remit to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance $160 of the $165 collected pursuant to the first … pursuant to section 8018(a) of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and section 39(2)(e) of the Judiciary Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… name of the employee or other user to whom the equipment is assigned, if applicable; the physical location of the … a description of the computer(s) on which the software is installed and any pertinent licensing information. In … can be established and monitored. Data classification is the process of assigning data to a category that will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to mandate corporations disclose the risks they face … by the sustainability nonprofit, Ceres — we call on the SEC to require all corporations to disclose their climate … for protecting investors’ assets. We believe the SEC should adopt climate disclosure rules and metrics that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… small businesses to cover costs such as payroll, rent or mortgage payments, personal protective equipment expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms," are working, tested, … SolarWinds system continuously monitors the CAIs and an alert issued in the case of an operational defect. When an alert lasts 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsOversight of Child Protective Services
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS effectively oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.2
… Bulletin 2368.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of … affected. Background: The State Comptroller is authorized to offset State payments in order to collect State debts, if due process is provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23682-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andTown of Oxford – Financial Condition (2024M-135)
… provided to the Board and delayed filing of AFRs. Audit Summary The Board did not receive complete and accurate … fund balance levels or other balance sheet details. As a result, the general fund, town-wide (general fund TW) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/25/town-oxford-financial-condition-2024m-135Newburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… in cash flow. School districts may also establish reserves to restrict a reasonable portion of fund balance for … year-end transfers, $50.6 million went to the District’s reserves. In some circumstances, the year-end reserve … promote transparency, anticipated funds to be placed in reserves should be included in the annual budget. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32Preston Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-87)
… providing adequate oversight of the financial activities to help ensure public funds are managed with accountability, … the Board missed an opportunity for the District to realize additional revenues which would benefit District … District officials did not have guidance on when and how to help ensure that they obtained the best value possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/preston-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-87DiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expected to … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s ambitious capital program promises significant … on borrowing will also place additional pressure on the operating budget, which already faces risks. Unless the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… underestimated certain revenues, and made unbudgeted year-end transfers totaling $67 million, which collectively … were approximately $87 million. Of the $67 million in year-end transfers, $50.6 million went to the district’s … the supervisor’s financial records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with state law. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… the third largest public pension fund in the country, is one of the first to offer credit financing through an … Bank and First Niagara Bank. “The state pension fund is helping New York’s growing businesses move to the next … $200 million in debt and mezzanine financing. The program is targeted at New York companies with revenue between $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… violate the acceptable-use policy because the district’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and services totaling was $3.3 million during the audit period and $3.2 million was unsupported or for unbudgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… New York City’s Open Streets program, initiated in 2020 to transform streets into … public spaces, partly to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, helped support the recovery of more … New York Citys Open Streets program initiated in 2020 to transform streets into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklyn