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Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the Comptroller and Fund staff for holding “themselves to the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest … York State Common Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” … Amid very turbulent times for the markets, we will look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… with options for an additional 584 M9 cars for LIRR and/or Metro-North Railroad. (Metro-North Railroad subsequently dropped out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… may be contained in appropriation acts or within bills that are enacted with the budget to implement various provisions of the appropriation acts. These bills are commonly referred to as "Omnibus Article VII language bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… were filed timely. Key Findings The Board did not ensure all disbursements complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper District purpose or adequately supported. … filed timely. The Board: Did not obtain quotes or bids for two purchases totaling $27,058, as required by their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. (WARC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … determine whether the costs reported by Westchester County Chapter NYSARC Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… However, the Board could have saved the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedOversight of Telemental Health Services
… the State’s TMH regulations to allow additional OMH-licensed care providers beyond physician and psychiatric nurse practitioners (e.g., psychologists, mental health counselors) to provide TMH … place of residence, at a temporary location, or at a site licensed by OMH. On March 30, 2020, OMH expanded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… only selected agencies. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020. About the Program Homes and Community Renewal’s Division of Housing and … income-eligible persons, especially those occupied by the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families with … to meet program goals. The Division receives funding for the WAP from both the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … by the MTA this week underline the choices we face if funding is not forthcoming. Our essential workers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… attainable bond rating, Aaa. “The Moody’s announcement is a clear signal to investors that New York is on the right financial path. The rating upgrade is a positive reflection on the steps the Governor and the … pension system as a strength. “The challenge now is to build on the positive steps already taken to establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… to 2019 period of recovery following the Great Recession and before the pandemic. “Local sales tax growth ticked up … tourism, including record average nightly hotel rates and solid Broadway attendance. Aggregate county collections … growth at 11.8%, followed by Yates (11%), Hamilton (10.9%) and Delaware (10.7%). Sullivan experienced the steepest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… practices and an improved economy, according to a report on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New … budgetary improvements since the Great Recession to put it on solid financial footing, and the result is that the … scope of State Operating Funds. The Financial Plan relies on $3.6 billion in temporary resources, excluding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… of 11 state and local Comptrollers and Treasurers is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to … The full text of the comments they filed to the EPA is here . "The movement to a lower carbon economy is already underway and nations around the world have set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerOpinion 92-34
… AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory Surcharges … when a court or administrative tribunal has assessed a parking fine or penalty and surcharge but receives payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 91-56
… Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority (the Authority) is generally governed by title 30 of the Public Authorities … by any political subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) … such a five-year period, it would be essential to define what is meant by "operative" and to apply a test therefor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56DiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… percent from last fiscal year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the … ordered to pay a total of $101,394.50 in restitution. “William Storrs abused the trust of the community he was sworn to serve and protect by stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Danby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town … the Clerk’s records. The audit included 10 recommendations to help Town officials monitor and improve the Clerk’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party … the Medicaid services their recipients require, such as pharmacy services. Many recipients have other third-party … 2022, was to determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy services on behalf of managed care recipients who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-health