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Opinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Opinion 90-46
… retained by the county and not transmitted to the State for the period November, 1987 through November, 1989. Section … The Comptroller shall: * * * 15. Except where provisions for refund are otherwise specifically provided in any other … * * * Such refund shall be paid from moneys appropriated for such purpose or from revenues in the custody of said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials appropriated fund balance as a funding source for the past three years in amounts that were unnecessary and … action by preparing a projection of year-end fund balance for the food service fund while also improving the overall … less than planned and the district’s total fund balance for the general fund increased $4.8 million. During the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… primarily in North America. $150 million to the Vision Ridge Partners Sustainable Asset Fund IV , a fund targeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Financial Oversight (Greene County) Village officials have not adequately monitored the village’s financial operations. … the district’s computer network. While computer policies do not guarantee the safety of an entity’s computer system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, the state received … conditions brought on by the pandemic boosted federal aid for New York and all other states,” DiNapoli said. “As this … is an effective way to produce more equitable outcomes for all Americans, and I hope this report contributes to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… and submit a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) to OCFS for approval. Auditors found that while OCFS generally … after the fact may provide useful information and areas for improvement, ultimately the worst outcome has already … nature of calls determined to be non-reports and reasons for such determinations, address deficiencies found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… sector, it is important to be realistic and prepared for potential economic challenges in the coming year.” Tax … were $499 million or 19.9 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds receipts totaled $111.9 … were $2.4 billion or 6.8 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending of just over $104.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… lower overall State Medicaid spending by an estimated $3.7 billion and local Medicaid spending by $789 million in SFY … of certain Medicaid payments with a State share total of $1.8 billion from SFY 2022-23 to SFY 2023-24. Nearly 9.4 Million New Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2023, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… which may have resulted in greater investment earnings. For example, the district’s investment earnings totaled $968, … the company’s board did not develop financial procedures for collections and disbursements, periodically monitor the … board did not properly audit 78 claims totaling $47,836. For example, the board approved 21 claims totaling $23,789 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional … (DEC). The Public Authorities Law requires ORDA to develop and implement a plan to maximize year-round utilization of its facilities for … To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… established an online Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. Publishable State data should include … its publishable State data, along with a proposed schedule for making the data available on Open Data. Established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies, including … plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In addition, Continuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli highlights the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural … profitable and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward … are unprepared to adapt to a low-carbon future.” The oil and gas industry, including shale oil and gas companies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance the Fund’s ongoing pursuit of smart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsSteuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… Objective Did Steuben County (County) officials limit and monitor access to and properly safeguard computerized data in the finance and personnel departments and County Clerk’s office? Audit … Did Steuben County County officials limit and monitor access to and properly safeguard computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, … on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains … spending and to limit the use of temporary resources. "New York has made significant budgetary improvements since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… repair program is progressing too slowly, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … makes a temporary or permanent repair. DiNapoli’s report is based on NYCT’s 2012 survey, which is the latest … data on station conditions. Major findings of DiNapoli’s report include: In 1999, NYCT planned to fully renovate all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… risks, it has record reserves to use if needed and Mayor de Blasio plans to expand the citywide savings program to … Trust, which now has a balance of $4 billion. Mayor de Blasio has indicated that the city will continue to expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budget