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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2021 grew to $257,500, a 20% jump over the previous year’s record high, according to annual estimates released today … expected revenue from income taxes. “Wall Street’s soaring profits continued to beat expectations in 2021 and drove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game play. The New York State Gaming Commission permits … (more instances are included in the audit): For a hockey game on Nov. 23, 2018, the board chairman received six … The OTB had no record of who actually attended the game. However, the bill for concessions was $1,167, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “My office is committed to … from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of former Mount Vernon Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax … seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … Grants. Since budget adoption, the city has updated its FY 2025 projections to include $1.4 billion in higher revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the numbers climb …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… have positioned New York City’s securities industry for a good year despite recent economic developments, according to … that Wall Street’s robust first half will result in a good year. The securities industry continues to be a major … half of 2015. Nonetheless, the industry may still have a good year given the strong first half. As of August 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 (2023-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23m1.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 (2022-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22m1.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2024-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m2.pdfOpinion 91-10
… 574 of the Laws of 1924 (McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws of NY, §§1471-1493) which authorizes the establishment of park … a park district (McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws of NY, §1473). Section 5 of chapter 574 provides that the board … may be restricted to inhabitants of the park district (see People v Dahlman , 87 Misc 2d 261, 383 NYS2d 946). Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 89-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (must specify definite … -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021 (2021-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21m2.pdfDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… now retains energy usage data so reduction achievements can be measured appropriately. Department of Environmental … were still needed or whether they could be scaled-back to help reduce costs. Auditors estimated that by reducing … not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with other procedure codes unless the provider includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 2007-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in counties) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for transfer of monies from capital reserve fund in county) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Opinion 91-63
… who resides with president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A town councilman who resides with the owner and president of a hardware store and maintains office space in the same building in which the store is located, but has no relationship with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 90-55
… Law, §207-c. In 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-27, p 49, copy enclosed, we answered a similar question in connection with … line of duty which are analogous to those in section 207-c for police officers. In that opinion, we concluded that the … retirement age (General Municipal Law, §207-a[2],[4]). In our opinion, however, this amendment did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55DiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… build their financial knowledge and skills, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … information to the public. “Many New Yorkers are trying to get through tough economic times right now. Having the right … are needed. The audit found that DOS, OTDA, and SUNY do not use the information and data they have to help them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Herbert Friedman, former chief financial … out public corruption.” Met Council is a New York State not-for-profit organization that provides the poor and … Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… stay-at-home order went into effect, the city essentially shut down, causing the closure of many retail establishments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemic