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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… Trust Fund loan, and reduced personal income tax rates for lower- and middle-income families starting in 2026. Other … initiatives include expanding access to community college for adult learners and preserving access to child care. The … in public authority backdoor borrowing. General aid for local governments is largely flat, despite growing signs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetOpinion 93-18
… Program (circumstances requiring referendum on program for fire company in fire protection district) VOLUNTEER … district in the town. The authority and procedures for establishing a service award program are set forth in … governing board shall establish a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of the fire departments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… system while employed as the clerk to the supervisor for the Town of Minerva. The arrest is the result of … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public … and thank our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving over 1 million members. Individuals who … Drug Plan with expanded coverage designed especially for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations (herein …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… through its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), is responsible for the operation and oversight of nine State-run residential … OCFS adequately operated juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they met State standards and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followPipeline Safety Oversight
… its authority to states and provides partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety program for intrastate and interstate pipelines. Inspections are … reports to the PSC. The PSC manages enforcement actions for intrastate pipelines, while PHMSA handles enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… we used data analytics to select 69,646 transactions for audit, including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL … year payments related to those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to … employees hired during calendar year 2015 who owe DOL for UI overpayments received in prior years. DOL has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information technology (IT) … Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security services. ITS … card transactions annually, totaling almost $700 million, for license and vehicle registration processing. During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDual Employment
… through February 6, 2013. Background DOCCS is responsible for the confinement and habilitation of approximately 56,000 … among multiple facilities. Employees may also work for other government agencies subject to certain restrictions … time and attendance rules, resulting in improper payments for time not worked. These three cases showed a pattern of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district construction projects, exclusive of New York … by reviewing and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under the Department where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … on information from NYSOH to accurately make payments for the Medicaid and EP programs. Key Findings The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… audit report concluded that, based on the rents charged for our four sampled developments, the proper number of … available to low-income tenants. Our review of the files for a sample of 43 low-income tenants found that, in most … "reasonable judgment" in determining eligibility. However, for 4 of the 43 tenants, we question whether the developers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followArkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… and report receipts and disbursements accurately and in a timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – September 29, … report (AFR) submissions. Understanding the Audit Area A fire district’s treasurer should record and report … and accurate manner to enable informed decision-making by a fire district’s board of commissioners, establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… a one-year conditional discharge. Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Business Office Operations (Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… harassment and discrimination in the workplace following a majority shareholder vote in favor of a proposal filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and the … harassment and discrimination in the workplace following a majority shareholder vote in favor of a proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… “Giving employees a stake in a company allows employers to convert or sell their business to the employees who helped … own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean that employees exercise control … communities; and Develop ways to educate the public on what EO is and which companies around the state and in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… to 452,298 from 2007 through 2022, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York’s … Local government workforce levels were most impacted by two key events during this time – the Great Recession of … more,” DiNapoli said. “But local governments were hard hit by two major events, most recently the pandemic, that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysStatement From New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on New York City's Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a statement today on Mayor Zohran Mamdanis Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2027-preliminary-budgetDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-scheme