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DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… budget has improved considerably over the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs and interest rates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA has used an unexpected windfall to invest in its capital program and increase services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee … July 2021. About the Program The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock … to create a comprehensive workforce development plan to address their needs. More recently, in a continued effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
To determine if surcharges are being properly assessed at MitchellLama housing developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewals Division of
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsState Police Bulletin No. SP-125
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fee … Questions regarding this bulletin may be e-mailed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions regarding PBA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… School District’s (District’s) proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background Pursuant to Chapter 89 of the Laws … (CARES – Coronavirus AID, Relief, and Economic Security Act; CRRSA – Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by nearly 30,000 in public reporting. Auditors … In the audit released today, auditors examined ReCharge NY, the disposition of personal property, and the energy … the timeframe for the largest program area, ReCharge NY was April 2011 to January 2016. Since 2012, NYPA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a … to coordinate services and identify sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an … in recent years. In 2019, the state (including New York City) had over 40,000 active EMS workers. By 2022, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesContributing Toward Your Retirement – Police and Fire Plan
… Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a Tier 3 member covered by Article 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute toward your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and … on the nonprofit sector’s economic impact.” The top two categories in 2012 for nonprofits nationally and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing campaign funds and lying about money he received from his inaugural committee for personal benefit. Mr. Thomas was arrested on a felony … the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and his failure to disclose it. "This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… State Education Department (SED): The ARC of Ulster-Greene, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual … For the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, The ARC of Ulster Greene generally complied with state guidelines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsHammondsport Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2016M-248)
… the District’s nonresident tuition billing procedures for the period July 1, 2012 through June 16, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $13.7 … correct attendance dates when calculating tuition bills for all students. Two home districts were underbilled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2016m-248Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they … and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… payments to the federal Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one of only seven states or territories with unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundTown of Allen – Claims Audit (2024M-123)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Allen (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited and … initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town of Allen Town Town Board Board properly audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-claims-audit-2024m-123Town of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Plymouth (Town) officials accurately recorded Highway … did not accurately record department leave or properly pay separation payments. As a result, of the 14 employees we … and the Town’s employee benefit plan. Consult with legal counsel about recovering payments that were inconsistent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. ESD spends about $1.8 billion a year in taxpayer money for loans, grants, tax credits and other … projects. “Empire State Development has an important role in helping New York’s economy grow and create jobs, … that showed positive results and led to some changes in those programs. However, when auditors asked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programs