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DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller … its expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at about 70% of pre-pandemic numbers, it failed to grow at the expected pace in July and August. MTA’s consultant, McKinsey, has predicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli: 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-bridgesOpinion 90-35
… is applicable. We are in receipt of your letter asking what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil … Concerning what monetary threshold applies to the purchase of fuel oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35DiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York … this report highlighting New York City’s growing high-tech industry, one of our city’s most vibrant and vital … IT firm in which the State Pension Fund has invested . “Access to ridiculous talent, amazing neighborhoods to work, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycOpinion 2004-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Contracts (by … ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without consideration. A village may, however, enter into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… to FY 2022-23, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. If … to promote agriculture in Central New York. It is overseen by a 13-member board, consisting of appointees from Onondaga, … The two renters it did have moved out. Auditors were told by authority officials the building is currently unrentable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and can force providers to take out loans to cover costs,” said … Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991 to prevent payment delays that could impair services to New York’s most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… P. DiNapoli. New York exceeds the nation in the share of businesses that are majority female and minority-owned; … however, they continue to represent less than one-quarter of all owners in New York state. “New Yorkers have always had a great entrepreneurial spirit and drive, and that was no different even during some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… creating a greater degree of transparency. The PCFP will only provide a match of public funds on eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Free School District – Website Transparency (Tompkins County) Although school district officials maintain a … officials did not establish adequate IT controls over physical IT assets and non-student user account access to the … totaling $134,449 were missing and 95 payment request forms totaling $66,149 either had no supporting documents or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are … of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The … COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its … satisfactory. In addition, we sought to determine whether MTA officials are reviewing and using the ACE ratings prior … guidance for rating common situations for ACE components. Update the Procedures to implement a clear process on how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… external obligating events include: Approval of federal, state, or local laws or regulations Creation of a legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… activities as everyone else, but the Port Authority is not living up to this promise,” DiNapoli said. “As this … the Rehabilitation Act, auditors identified numerous areas where passengers with disabilities face significant … auditors found four of 13 PATH stations (Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, and 23rd Street) were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology … 27, 2019. About the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and … to several data sources that monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks. This includes NYC311 sanitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… were transferred between merged or consolidated facilities only one payment should have been made. DOH did not enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, including special education. The report details … York City. “School districts must navigate a complex set of state rules and local needs to determine how to best … tax revenue. Property taxes made up more than half of the total revenues (53.1 percent), a modest increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityOpinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession … to that statute that all purchases or leases in excess of $50000 by the highway superintendent be approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Sign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department VFD Treasurer Timothy J Brown pleaded guilty to grand larceny and agreed to repay the $30000 he stole for private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftOperational Advisory No. 29
… agency, will still be requested by submitting a completed TD-346 form to [email protected] . Agencies must … will no longer need to email an AC3337 to OSC or a TD-346 to DTF Treasury for stop payment requests they enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-ssp