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DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … significant financial support,” DiNapoli said. “With much of the relief funding having been spent, the number of school districts in fiscal stress has returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… contribution rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to 33.7% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay service and disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… luxury, but a necessity,” DiNapoli said. “While broadband connections exist in neighborhoods across the city, too many … also had the highest share with no broadband access (36.7%) and with access using cellular data plans only (20.3%). … without broadband in the Bronx (which accounted for 16.3% of all city households in 2021) was 4.1%, whereas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s latest financial plan . “New York City’s … fiscal challenges including an unprecedented influx of asylum seekers and needs the federal government to take … and grew to $2.2 billion by FY 2027, despite a decrease of about $500 million annually in real estate transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower projected pension and debt … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have been a number of favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted … smaller. The city also has resumed the process of examining agency operations for cost savings and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not always inspect … radiation exposure. Unfortunately, we found a number of troubling instances of lax supervision that create the potential to put New … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap … officials are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two … on taxes despite these challenges.” Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much … and struggling with day-to-day life should be informed of their Medicare eligibility, which could reduce their out-of-pocket expenses and may provide them with more options for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the … pay proposal is excessive, waters down the holdings of other shareholders, and gives a captive board unwarranted … distractions, Tesla proposes to reward Musk, currently one of the richest men in the world, with another unprecedented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than … auditors and investigators. She was charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Today she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 91-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … as deputy supervisor) -- Powers and Duties (appointment of board member as deputy supervisor) SUPERINTENDENT OF … additional compensation must be advertised in the notice of public hearing on the towns preliminary budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 95-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with … prohibits a school district from charging back a portion of a tax refund to a school district public library the Edu …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of slowing,” said DiNapoli. “The city deserves credit for … its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthOpinion 91-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of rabies treatment for individual injured within the town) … to pay bills submitted by a private hospital for treatment of an individual who had come into contact with a rabid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… in questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that … services through OMH and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to individuals who have … claimed costs totaling over $848,000. "The Office of Mental Health is not fulfilling its responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly … all for personal gain. I applaud the diligent work of our members and our partners at the State Comptroller’s … these bad actors accountable and bringing a measure of justice for the victims.” Chris Emmons had previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since … Thomas P. DiNapoli today. “After a very strong first half of the year, the securities industry faces volatile financial … an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years of downsizing, the industry has been adding jobs in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher. Agencies should not use the MSC01 Business … reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unit