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DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation

… oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about whether the public is getting the best value for its money. This legislation had unanimous support in both the … for it and keep taxpayers informed about where their money is going. Transparent government is accountable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislation

DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry

… the number in Queens has doubled since 2006. In 2015, the sale of hotels in the city totaled $4.2 billion, surpassing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industry

Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)

… In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key education initiative at both the federal and state … to make financial decisions that support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies—a … agencies’ roles in financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-follow

Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6

…   A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli When you retire, the … for public employment before you became a NYSLRS member or for military service. This booklet describes the types of … Generally, these mandatory contributions are deducted from your pay and sent to us by your employer. If there is a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6

Overview – What Every Employer Should Know

… rates and investment returns.   Rev. 2/23 1 Updated 9/24 … What every employer should know about NYSLRS what it means to participate as an employer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employer-contribution-rates/overview

Opinion 89-16

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in … be expended for illegal purposes or purposes contrary to public policy (see e.g. 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16

Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability

… of patients, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found … numbers assigned to suspected offenders. Based on an interpretation of certain provisions of the State Social Services Law, the Justice Center limited …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountability

Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process

… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources … (Client) eligibility, and when a Client is determined to be ineligible, denying, reducing or terminating the … codes assigned to closed cases do not adequately describe how or why the cases were resolved. In fact, the codes are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process

VI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets

… that can be charged and posted to project budgets. State agencies prepare, approve and post budget journals to … of the Federal Grant. For an agency to transact on a project within a fund designated as “Federal”, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgets

Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program

… human health, nutrition, and quality of life.     Economic Development     Financial inclusion Expanding access to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-program

Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for … individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written … be provided a cell phone, what is acceptable use, and how reimbursement for unacceptable use is to be billed and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334

DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department

… The State Education Department (SED) should improve its process … within 42 days. DiNapoli's auditors, however, found that on average it took 228 days to complete such investigations, … applicants' education credentials, exam results and out-of-state licenses to ensure they meet requirements, it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-department

DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013

… Mortgage foreclosure filings across New York dropped 46 … percent. DiNapoli’s report credits a wide range of actions for tackling foreclosure problems on all fronts. For example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… and goals, or how collections should be enforced. Village of Hewlett Neck – Financial Management (2022M-35) The board … fund balance. Revenues were underestimated by a total of $334,095 and appropriations were overestimated by a total of $171,095 from 2017-18 through 2020-21. As a result of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report

… 61 percent – were located in upstate regions and accounted for 41 percent of the total value of all projects. Downstate projects accounted for nearly 59 percent of the total value. The Capital … York City IDA projects. Manufacturing projects accounted for 1,118, or 26 percent, of all active projects. Two-thirds, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-report

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … (Allegany County) Although district officials appropriated on average $630,000 of fund balance in each of the last five … set aside in these reserve funds. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

Monitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)

… in each specific batch of hot mix asphalt (HMA) loaded on delivery trucks. The delivery ticket specifies the type … that the product matches contract specifications. New York State Labor Law requires vendors hired on a public work contract (such as road surfacing) to pay …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) The board needs to improve its policies and procedures over credit card use … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … New York State Comptroller …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) The board needs to improve its policies and procedures over credit card use … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … New York State Comptroller …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … as of the fiscal year ended 2013. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0