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Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
The pandemic caused a dramatic drop in riders and ridership revenue for transit systems across the country, and the MTA was hit particularly hard.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-fiscal-pressures.pdfWhere New Yorkers Work
New York was hit hard and early by the pandemic, and job losses occurred in every industry in every region of New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/where-nyers-work.pdfNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … (CFY) 2021. “The tourism industry is a vital component of New York City’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Visitors and their … to work with stakeholders to reignite the new normal for New York City’s tourism industry. DiNapoli’s recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… defendant allegedly took advantage of her father-in-law’s death to personally profit, buying clothing, making online … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020. No one from the family reported his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… financial plan that could enhance the transparency of the districts’ fiscal decisions. Ten did not transparently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1DiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… of conning a board member into signing blank checks which he later cashed for personal use. He was arraigned this morning in Shawangunk Town Court. “This … district literally gave Mr. Denardo blank checks which he used to support his lifestyle instead of the taxpayers he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Financial Plan
… in the sector should also help offset weaker aggregate wages in other sectors, such as tourism , however … including for small businesses, and that the federal government reallocate funds for rent relief. "The updated … for Fiscal Year 2023 and beyond." Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-financial-planDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… from May 2018 to May 2024. Rose’s sentence was imposed by Judge Michael R. Nolan in Oneida County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, like the need for affordable … comeback," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr . "We are deeply proud of the progress that has already … is available, but a greater percentage of area residents did not have broadband access (had no home subscription) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaAnnual Financial Report
… and Supplementary Information Notice to CFOs [pdf] The videos listed below contain tutorials on how to navigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2356
… bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Referral Bonus payments for eligible employees at DOCCS. Affected Employees: Employees at DOCCS … bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Referral Bonus payments for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2356-new-referral-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-andDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… her death. Johnson was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District Court. His next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… Records in the First Degree and Official Misconduct before Judge Richard M. Healy in Wayne County Court. Her sentencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… when the consideration exceeds $500, at a rate of $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The base tax is … buyer (grantee) must pay the tax. An additional RETT of 1% applies to conveyances of residential real property when … to the Department. State RETT collections for each of the 2 State fiscal years ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… Request for Qualifications Issued by the Office of the State … the services of physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Such physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners, conducting independent medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02DiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and the New … to hold him accountable and make the company whole.” Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a … with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County District Attorney’s Office, for their hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the … Thomas P DiNapoli Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T Finnell and the New York State Police announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of … his pension for nearly 30 years of service to the State of New York. After his death, this defendant dishonestly stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000