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Management of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… This audit covered events that occurred between December 1, 2017 and January 24, 2018 and on February 6, 2018. … its worst on-time performance since 1999. An estimated 9.2 million riders were inconvenienced by trains that were … time, the LIRR was unable to live up to that promise this winter. We found that the LIRR did not have plans covering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a … there is a great deal more work that needs to be done in New York. Local governments need this funding to continue so … needed repairs and maintenance are completed.” As of 2023, New York had 17,573 highway bridges. Local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average … per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 10 days as required by village law. The treasurer did not sign 69 of 179 checks reviewed, totaling $101,937; instead, … there being no authority in village law for them to sign checks. In addition, the board did not correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily deteriorated and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… case. Further information on the case is available here . “Herb Friedman abused his position of trust to help steal … sooner or later this type of greed is exposed. The plea of Herb Friedman is another important step in holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Report 2020-S-53 ). About the Program In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key education initiative … levels. As defined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, financial literacy describes the skills, knowledge, and tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Purpose To assess the New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition and selected … 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise … revenue subsidies, is sound. However, NYRA’s traditional racing operations (which exclude the VLT revenues) have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesOversight of Disability Services
… has adequately provided access to campuses, programs, and services to students with disabilities. The audit covered the … may not deny the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities because its … provides support to the Campus Coordinators of Disability Services (Coordinators) on all campuses. The Coordinators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… – and outlining specific goals to help the client exit the shelter and return to self-sufficiency. The ILP … to receive services and support aimed at helping them exit the shelter and return to self-sufficiency. Our prior … to permanent housing, 70% (101 clients) did not exit the shelter and transition to permanent housing, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Empire State Development – COVID-19 … recommendations to water systems. DOH and DHSES officials have made significant progress in addressing the problems … that submit this data. Auditors found OTDA does not have access to the client-level data collected in the various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved New York’s per capita ranking in the federal balance of payments from 49 th in 2019 to 30 … The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID19 pandemic significantly improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still in transition, but it is slowly adjusting to … business and personal income tax collections from Wall Street related activities accounted for up to 20 percent of … that contribution declined to 14 percent last year. Wall Street’s share of city tax collections has declined from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012New Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… by everyone involved.” The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Amanda Bettinelli and Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher P. Borek. A criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1811
… to reallocation. Performance advances/increments, Job Rate limitation, longevity increase(s), merit payments/awards … due to this new process. OSC has created Reason Code ADR (Appoint Downward Reallocation) for agencies to use to … of eligible employees and submit a position change (POS/ADR) through the Job Action Request page in PayServ with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1811-new-procedure-maintaining-job-data-information-employees-reallocatedMaternal Health
… ranked 46th among other U.S. states in 2010, it climbed to 15th with a maternal mortality rate of 19.3 deaths per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… In a turnaround from the fiscal crisis it faced a year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) … the MTA faced a $600 million budget shortfall for the year with gaps of more than $1 billion in 2024 that could … the MTA has balanced budgets throughout its five-year financial plan through 2027. MTA projects its overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backOpinion 90-15
… -- Police Department (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) LOCAL LAWS -- Abolition and … Positions and Departments (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) -- Procedural Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 2006-5
… salary decrease for elected town officers) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (mid-term decrease for elected town officers) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (mid-term salary decrease for elected officers by … when a local law is adopted. Nonetheless, the clear import of the court’s conclusion is that a resolution is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5