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Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Station Building-Doors/Window ($4.6 million), Grand Central Terminal Elevators ($7.7 million), Grand Central Terminal Facilities Rehabilitation ($22.7 million), … clothes, washing up, and traveling to and from the project site. An unannounced visit to the Tarrytown Station found one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and diminished ticket sales. Most Broadway theaters do not expect to reopen until June 2021 at the earliest, and … are not subject to tax. For those subsectors that do collect sales tax, taxable sales declined by 76 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School District and York Central School District). The missing information … they were unaware that information is required. DiNapoli’s report also found: Six school districts (Beacon City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the threat of climate change and as market forces drive a low-carbon economic transition, we need to make sure our … assessment that evaluated each company’s transition strategies, capital expenditures, and greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in business and property tax collections. But potential … report on the city’s November financial plan modification released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A … In November, the city also introduced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Savings Program, consisting entirely of savings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of the state’s response to the pandemic. We … and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in erroneous conclusions. One of the most glaring examples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Free School District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable … of their constituents to the attention of my office. As a result, our auditors determined there were sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, and Monroe County Sheriff … servants who spend long careers working for the people of their communities,” Doorley said. “I am pleased that the … to be sent. Roberts forged her grandmother’s name as an endorsement and deposited 66 checks into her own back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for the delays. Transit does preventative maintenance of security equipment—cleaning, … security equipment further reduced its ability to conduct preventative maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… to demonstrate their value to employers and understand how to navigate the unique challenges they face. Through … “I lost my leg to bone cancer at age 12. Since then, I have fought, as a citizen, attorney and legislator, for the … and practices – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s also good for business.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesOpinion 88-39
… v Hickey , supra ) and exists when a criminal action for an offense may be commenced in the court, and when the … Justice Court Fund of the Office of the State Comptroller for distribution pursuant to State Finance Law, §99-a. Unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfTown of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of May 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2014. Background The Town of Willsboro is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fHancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
… and other emergency services to the Hancock Fire District residents and two townships in Pennsylvania. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fVillage of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Delhi's (Village) progress, as of April 2022, in implementing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fTown of Webb – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-188-F)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] | [ read complete 2018 report - pdf ] Purpose … of our review was to assess the Town of Webb’s (Town) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our … for 2018 totaled approximately $6.7 million and ski area revenues for 2017 totaled approximately $357,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-webb-audit-follow-2018m-188-fCity of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-90-F)
… review was to assess the City’s progress, as of May 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017. Background The City of Elmira (City) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/10/30/city-elmira-audit-follow-2017m-90-f