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MTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… by the economy, but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … Authority , Village of Southampton , Westchester Community College and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, … more LOSAP costs than necessary. Westchester Community College – Fixed Assets (Westchester County) College officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… investigation by DMV. Auditors also reviewed county property tax parcel data and found an additional 266 potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and … DiNapoli. "While the industry is vulnerable to changes in domestic and international economic conditions, the … New York is the fourth-largest hotel market of any state in the nation, following California, Texas and Florida. Among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli which examined school aid patterns and trends in New York. “School aid is the largest single state-funded … and the public additional information on education funding in New York.” Over the past decade, school aid has averaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) City … the board did not properly monitor the performance of businesses receiving financial benefits. Town of Dix – Justice Court Operations (Schuyler County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… gaps are likely to be larger-than-anticipated by the city in the coming years, underlining the importance of adding to … are strong and formalizing a policy for managing reserves in the future. “New York City has rebounded from the fiscal … cuts. As a result, the city has restored $73 million in FY 2024 and an average of more than $200 million annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… competition for goods and services. Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53) The … taxes than needed to fund operations. West Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-40) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgeting practices were not transparent and resulted in the district exceeding the statutory limit on surplus fund … reserves by nearly $1.9 million and did not use funds held in six reserves with balances totaling $10 million. Orleans … turn over the money because the action was still pending in court. However, the money had been in the treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… agents, persons or entities to manage the developments. It is the responsibility of the owner to provide safe and … (Bronx). The objective of our initial audit, issued in June 2023, was to determine whether tenants living in … the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. … To assess the extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followOpinion 2002-6
… based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as seasonal limited use highway) -- Seasonal … Use Highway (effect of existing residences occupied for part of the year on) HIGHWAY LAW §205-a: A town highway … part of the year and are dependent upon such highway for access. The fact that a town highway fails to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Opinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a certain capital project and was not fully transparent on the anticipated project costs. As a result, original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 99-14
… order and in conjunction with the connection to a new water supply, constitutes a contract for public work … Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS 560, … equipment in conjunction with the district connecting to a new water supply. The fact that the town also may wish to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Opinion 88-26
… no authorization for a municipality to expend its own funds for such purposes. Rather, section 213 specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,631 … for the state’s share of costs to reduce surf damage in Richmond County. New York State Gaming Commission $5.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,693 … Inc. for Caledonia Fish Hatchery improvements in Livingston County. Office of General Services $7.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through June for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,458 … a campground and equestrian center at Frontier Town in Essex County. $7.1 million with Bette & Cring LLC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… $2.1 million to HNTB New York Engineering & Architecture PC for engineering services for the Tappan Zee Bridge. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015