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DiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… such as leisure and hospitality continue to recover from their pandemic lows. Sales growth has begun to slow, and … distancing were enforced and commuters and visitors stayed away. Total taxable sales in the city declined by $42.4 billion to $140.1 billion, a drop of 23.2% from STYs 2019-20 to 2020-21 while the rest of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit … York Codes, Rules and Regulations. Riders who enter the subway system or ride buses without paying the fare are … Planning is responsible for generating random samples of subway stations for traffic checkers to observe and record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followLanguage Access Services
… Albany, Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Onondaga, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester. In the … counties, there are 100 office locations operated by the County Clerks (County DMVs), who act as agents of the State … authority to enforce its language access policies at County DMVs, despite these offices accounting for over 75% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… projections in the 2022-23 proposed budget continue to be unreasonable. Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10) Although the board … and irregularities were found in the court’s records. Bank records provided by the senior court clerk were altered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… High-need urban/suburban districts show the highest rate of fiscal stress, with 22.2 percent of the districts in this category designated in some level of stress. Western New York was the only region that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to inspect and certify that the programs are safe and give … both before and during the COVID pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable to addiction,” said DiNapoli. “Skyrocketing substance abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-689
… Affected Employees CUNY employees in the Skilled Trade titles of Oiler, Stationary Engineer, and Senior Stationary … Union of Operating Engineers for employees in the titles of Oiler, Stationary Engineer, and Senior Stationary … for retroactive increase are CUNY employees in the titles of Oiler, Stationary Engineer, and Senior Stationary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-689-cuny-retroactive-pay-rate-increases-oiler-stationaryDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… to ensure the success of these programs continues.” EFC is a public benefit corporation that provides financing … The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 is estimated to make $2.5 billion available for these … totaling $26.1 billion. DiNapoli said more transparency is necessary on the state’s water infrastructure programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… During Pride Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … During Pride Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the … accounted for about two-thirds of the state’s overtime hours in 2023. The Department of Corrections and Community … of the workforce but accounted for 68.7% of the overtime hours. A 16.4% (almost 870,000 hours) rise in overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fund the reserves or use or maintain reserve funds at reasonable levels. The board and officials used … a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment … fund operations. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… these companies and may restrict investments in those that do not have viable plans to adapt.” Today’s actions come as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… Plan takes a comprehensive approach to addressing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. This multi-faceted … with portfolio companies and managers, sophisticated risk assessments, strong public policy advocacy and, as a … increasingly moves toward net zero emissions targets by or before 2050, this goal will continue to ensure the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the fire company. “The Emmons allegedly cheated Hannibal … to build Hannibal Kartway. The Kartway was in operation from 2017 to 2022 and run by Chris Emmons, his family members and others. Proceeds from the sale of race registrations and pit fees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsSullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1Moravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… Central School District – Conflict of Interest (Livingston County) A board member, who resigned on May 31, 2022, had … it. North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (Suffolk County) The purpose of the review was to assess the North Amityville Fire Company’s progress, as of June 2024, in implementing our recommendations in an audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and planned to construct a multimillion-dollar fire station but did not develop a detailed written financial plan … and district officials also did not develop a written vehicle and equipment replacement plan, and three board … totaling $847,113, the board chair’s original estimated vehicle and equipment replacement needs indicated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits