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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda … School and the Tully Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … properly authorized. Overtime payments totaled $41,663, of which $36,723 had not been preapproved. Because district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … were not timely paid, inappropriate actions by the former city comptroller and poor disclosure that caused the city financial troubles and ongoing legal issues. DiNapoli … The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… a mapping survey in the state to examine the quality and availability of broadband access. In January 2022, the … a disclaimer when reporting the percentage of broadband availability in the state to reflect limitations in the … state-funded projects are based on accurate broadband availability data; and that technologies that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the … can leak into public water systems, lakes and streams. Lithium-ion batteries can ignite or explode if they are … for enforcing the 2010 New York State Rechargeable Battery Law that requires manufacturers and retailers recycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. “Group homes are supposed to offer people with developmental … guidance to the vast majority of their certified group homes. Inconsistent emergency management coordination and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… volatility, and increases in recurring spending, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … Legislature prudently increased New York’s reserve funds, but that cannot replace fiscal discipline or be relied upon to plug recurring budget gaps. While there is no quick fix, a proactive approach by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
Local government sales tax collections totaled $182 billion from January to September 2025 an increase of 43 $747 million compared to the same period last year according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. … Twentytwo school districts were designated in some level of fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… law, upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk … of study. Most provisions will become effective as of the 2026-27 academic year, impacting the thousands of New York … budget law upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… (SFY) 2021-22 exceeded the Enacted Budget Financial Plan forecast (May estimates) by $7.2 billion through the end of … DiNapoli. Tax collections were $1.8 billion greater than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the First … May estimates by $4.8 billion and the First Quarter Update forecast by $583.2 million. Year-to-date, consumption and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staffing costs. Between February … and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… New York City’s latest financial plan projects a surplus of nearly $3.7 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, … in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s … to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt2-2019.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Homer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … whether the school received the services outlined in its contract with the Brighter Choice Foundation. In … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… for example, tax collections exceeded the city’s initial forecast by more than $3 billion. While the amount of … have been weaker than expected, and the city lowered its forecast by $127 million. Although job growth is slowing, it … billion. Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt9-2017.pdf For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty … gap during an audit and investigation and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the … petit larceny. “The trust put into Ms. Kelley by Chautauqua County residents was violated,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "We're three months … $640.8 million or 10.9 percent), but was partially offset by an increase in business tax collections (up $266.6 million … according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionOpinion 91-58
… issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a "law enforcement purposes" or "prosecution services" … general fund, and used only for law enforcement purposes in the investigation of penal law offenses or for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by dishonest businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York … of DMV data identified approximately 23,600 automotive businesses with expired licenses or registrations. Of those, … with lapsed registrations and found 22 percent of these businesses with strong indications of continued operations; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State … among the various agencies that are part of the Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-plan