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DiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… including the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, the Climate Smart Communities Program and the Community Risk and Resiliency Act, overseeing $3.9 billion in water quality appropriations, … annual capital spending rose by $342.9 million to pay for land acquisition, water infrastructure and other long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized by the … the Essential Plan (EP). The EP provides health insurance to individuals ages 19 to 64 with incomes up to 250 percent of the poverty level … New York is one of three states to have a basic health plan as authorized by the Affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best … were not always adequately supported; included sales tax, unnecessary charges including potentially inappropriate … gift card purchases totaling $2,000 were made. Sales tax totaling $762 was paid, even though the District was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to … March 31, 2012. This legislation authorized the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan including a VDC plan. ( See … Once a Tier 6 member has reached three (3) years of membership, employees’ contribution rate is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of … bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment amount effective April 1, 2021 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in … Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,519 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance Leave Blank The State Police bi-weekly, 8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the reallocation of unneeded reserves, but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the … York Citys 2019 fiscal year surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections …
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
… Inc., which were stored in a safe in her office. Mendez is charged with taking at least $50,000 from the safe over an … and to make straw donations to New York politicians. She is also charged with keeping the records of the stolen parent … The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a …
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
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … The board has not developed a multiyear financial plan to address long-term priorities or a policy to determine the amount of fund balance to maintain. Town of …
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
… as the fire department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class B felony. The charge is related to the theft of more than $300,000 from the Croton-on-Hudson … of his plea, he also paid $124,383 in restitution, added to the $25,000 he paid upon arraignment. Munson is scheduled …
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
… are at risk of financial insolvency due to the impact of major revenue decreases and escalating costs, according to … payment requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee increases have each contributed to this plight. As … consecutive audit by DiNapoli’s office that has identified major financial issues in all five of New York’s regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… the industry lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by … Tying compensation to long-term sustainable profits is a step in the right direction. We also need the right … locations) are not included. DiNapoli’s estimate is based on tax collections and reflects cash bonus payments …
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 … and duties of a board of assessment review, however, do not involve the negotiation, preparation, authorization or …
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
… aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery … in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions are coming into state coffers. In … produce new revenue for the state, partly because gaming is taxed at a higher rate than other consumer expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great … according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, … average and the loss of some large employers. “Central New York’s post-recession economy is in transition,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of … shelters across the State provide various services to individuals and families, including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including physical and mental health), …
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
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 … Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR is the largest commuter railroad in the country and the … service which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the Public’s trust and support. …Together, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Homeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) stations within New York City and whether the MTA has met its goal in assisting … or complete, and the MTA does not have a process in place to verify the data. As BRC’s reports are the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Technology (IT) Contingency Planning (Westchester County) District officials did not establish adequate … because the board consistently levied the majority of property taxes in the town-wide funds, where additional … a debt reserve. As a result, district officials maintained real property taxes at a level higher than necessary to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Department. When tested, the average wireless internet download speed was 142 Mbps. Greater Amsterdam School … Department. When tested, the average wireless internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average ethernet cable internet download speed was 564 Mbps. Unadilla Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1