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Unexpected Delays and Events
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… on the state's Enacted Budget Financial Plan issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The … of the Budget estimates state tax receipts will increase by 4.8 percent in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18, below the … money representing more than two-thirds of the total. By the end of the current fiscal year the balance is expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… exceed the level of 2013, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. “Wall … and city budgets.” In 2013, Wall Street profits declined by 30 percent to $16.7 billion because of higher … Only a little more than half of the rules required by Dodd-Frank, for example, have been completed, and many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… P. DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) after a report by his … reform efforts by the state. In 2013, state legislation was enacted in a renewed effort to stabilize rates, improve … debt will be borne by LIPA’s ratepayers until the debt is paid off. In 2014, LIPA reported total debt (including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE program is vitally important to help level the playing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care … a federal, state and locally funded program managed by DOH, provides a wide range of health care services to those … Managed Care Model Contract. Auditors found that was the case for $26.9 million of the premium payments. About $70.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations … at work done by certified elevator inspectors who worked for companies contracted by the New York City Department of … hazard, which requires the elevator to be shut down for repair. A fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When billions of … state. Most large urban areas in New York state are served by municipal sewer systems, many of which commingle the water … Infrastructure improvements are often aided by state and federal financing measures. These include: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1621
… from $18,000 to $18,500 for 2018. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees … limit of $24,500 in 2018. An additional deferment is also available to SUNY, Education Department, School for … in 2018, OSC will insert a new effective-dated row that is based on the first day of the pay period for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1621-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOpinion 93-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (CHIPs … repair and improvement of highways may be expended only in accordance with an agreement entered into between the town … and improvements are to be used. Section 284 provides, in part, that: The moneys levied and collected for the repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 96-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7DiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… New York’s health departments are not consistently enforcing the … or food that has been handled by sick workers. However, many of these food-serving establishments faced no … which could lead to bacteria growth, food stored on floors and possible cross-contamination issues that could put … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Harriman State Park in Orange County. State University of New York $18 million for temporary employment services at Stony … $1.6 million to IIT, Inc., and $1.4 million to Knowledge Builders, Inc. $4.5 million to Prismatic Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… but before potential gap-closing actions; The budget is expected to use nearly $7.6 billion in temporary or … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695.1
… eligible to participate in the 15-Year Rule as determined by SUNY University-wide Benefits on November 27, 2018. CUNY … eligible to participate in the 15-Year Rule as determined by CUNY Board of Trustees on November 23, 2015. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, … a report that scrutinized the state’s personal income tax check-off donation programs. His report found more than $14 million accumulated in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… using income and expense data reported by those or similar rental properties. DOF acquires income (e.g., rent from conventional rental units) and expense (to maintain and operate property … on a daily basis such as fuel, insurance) data for most rental and other income producing properties through annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… small as a share of city fund revenues, but they do not reflect the next round of collective bargaining or the … city assumes that this change in taxpayer behavior will have no impact on collections in FY 2018, but the actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly … Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Margaret Garnett. The investigation was led by Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateOpinion 2003-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1