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DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… better known as “backdoor borrowing,” totaled $58.6 billion, representing 22 percent of total public authority debt. Of the total, $51.1 … in the Comptroller’s report include: Approximately 91 percent of state public authority debt outstanding that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… program for maintaining and upgrading the regional transit system faces significant delays due to funding issues, which … repairs and upgrades are put off, causing parts of the system to deteriorate further,” DiNapoli said. “There’s more … in prior reports by DiNapoli, numerous parts of the MTA’s system are in poor condition, and the MTA relies on debt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… are supposed to be enrolled, a process that gives DOH assurance that they are equipped and eligible to deliver … must do a better job ensuring the program’s integrity.” DOH pays for Medicaid in two ways — fee-for-service and managed care. Under fee-for-service, DOH pays Medicaid enrolled providers directly for health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… childhood mental health concerns, including self-harm and suicide, have been increasing steadily since 2010, and the … in the past year and 19% seriously considered attempting suicide. Approximately seven in 100,000 persons aged 10 to 19 years died by suicide in 2018 and 2019. Approximately one in four children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… over $244 million in CDBG funds to HCR, for grant years 2017 through 2021, and about $127 million in additional … safely reopen and prepare businesses and facilities for new safety protocols. However, as of June 9, 2022 – more than … million has been reimbursed. To meet HUD’s Report 2021-S-10 2 requirements, HCR must expend over $96 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… for MLTC. In one example, Medicaid made 48 monthly premium payments to an MLTC plan from 2016 to 2021, totaling … patient may have only received one day of service over six months, while another may have averaged only five days of … initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… reduce the influence of special interests and wealthy donors on state government. Public campaign financing also … financing for campaigns, reducing the influence of big donors while providing greater opportunity for a more diverse … also drives candidates to focus on grassroots donors. New York state’s high contribution limits allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openArchived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… pursuant to the New York State Equal Access to Justice Act from the State Comptroller’s Office to the Attorney General's … System) on the basis of rates determined on known salaries from the prior fiscal year rather than on an estimate of salaries from the incomplete current fiscal year. Short Term Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… In an op-ed on Politico.com, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and California … action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to mandate corporations disclose the risks they face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… information technology (IT) equipment being unaccounted for, and the agency destroys new and barely used devices … ITS was created in 2012 to centralize IT services for state executive agencies. In addition to overseeing the … Technology Service Management (ITSM). From March 2020 to March 2024, ITS spent nearly $62 million on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax … Grants. Since budget adoption, the city has updated its FY 2025 projections to include $1.4 billion in higher revenues, … items creates risks to the city’s financial plan. In FY 2025, the city added $3.7 billion to address fiscal needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may … part of that review, greater information is needed on just how much of the housing being added is affordable to low- and … York City: Housing (Jan. 2024) Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities (Sept. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of these and future medical equipment purchases, so New York is well prepared for the next public health emergency.” To compete for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME) at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bargaining agreements. Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (Putnam County) The board did not properly manage … future expenditures. Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (Dutchess County) The board did not develop … fund balances. Village of Leicester – Financial Management (Livingston County) The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial … technologies are used safely, fairly and responsibly. In a recent audit that examined the state’s use of AI, my … this creates serious vulnerabilities. For example, when we asked what happens to the data created and collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… for processing the PSC part-time Ratification Bonus Payments. Affected Employees: Part-time employees in one of … calendar year and to active employees with the New York Retiree Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … 6, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Cycle Two: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … 6, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Cycle Two: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Bronx has made … – record low unemployment in the borough, strong private-sector job growth numbers, and record levels of taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… a Comp Rate Code of HRY, agencies must determine average hours worked per pay period and enter the appropriate … employees as follows: Determining an employee’s average hours worked per pay period: For employees with at least six … the leave, agencies must determine the employee’s average hours worked during the six months immediately prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-full