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DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools

… governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … governments are under extreme fiscal pressure. Costs for fighting the pandemic are adding up while revenues are … taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New York’s local governments and are directly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schools

Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part … typically covered by recipients’ Plans. We determined many overpayments occurred because adequate controls were not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-services-follow

DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement

Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli said

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlement

DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including … said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it … justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal would prohibit lump sum …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practices

DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process

… its capital program, with another $9.6 billion proposed for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a report released … New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are needed to … said. "The Governor and Legislature deserve credit for creating a task force to coordinate New York's …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-process

Contact Update and Online Help for Local Officials

… Contact Update The Division of Local Government and School … Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC), collects contact information for local governments, special districts … within organizations in a timely manner. The collected contact information is used for a variety of purposes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-help

DiNapoli Announces $200 Million Commitment for Opportunistic Investments

… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has allocated $200 million to Pine Street Alternative Asset Management for … asset classes. To date, the Fund has committed more than $4 billion to the various investment classes including public … billion), private equity ($1.5 billion), hedge fund ($200 million), real estate ($300 million) and opportunistic ($200 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-200-million-commitment-opportunistic-investments

DiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26

… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year … our state’s pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the nation,” DiNapoli said. “These rates – in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26

XI.12.F Reassignment of Agency Responsibility for Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… Where a reassigned contract was subject to prior approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the … total amount of payments made and to be made to the vendor by the original contracting agency. To reduce the Contract …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12f-reassignment-agency-responsibility-contracts

DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the cost for repairs is staggering, DiNapoli’s report found the number … But concerns about how local governments will find funding for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to … aid. "Local communities are facing a big price tag for maintaining and repairing bridges,” DiNapoli said. "These …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridges

DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced fiscal stress rankings for several upstate cities. With today’s announcement, … DiNapoli’s office has completed the initial scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. … or no designation (below 45%). The fiscal stress scores for 15 cities and villages with fiscal year ends that range …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-cities

The Academy for New York State's Local Officials

…   … The Academy for New York States Local Officials provides the most relevant …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy

Broker Search for Internal Equity and Fixed Income

… for the Fund, the Fund will require comprehensive background checks of key personnel and employees of the … provide individual signed release forms permitting the background investigations. A similar background investigation process will also be required for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/broker-search-internal-equity-and-fixed-income

Contract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users

… the System generally reflect the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks … assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. Thereafter, a role(s) may be added or … and submit contracts and amendments for filing or approval in the CSS. Contract View Role Allows user to view the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-users

Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers

… that presented potential barriers to entering and moving about in public buildings. Auditors reviewed some facilities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkers

Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-follow

Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)

… all residential facilities and providing guidance and best practices to both its own staff at State-operated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-follow

NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27

… today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State … access to a two-year projection of their annual pension bills. Employers can use this projection in the preparation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27

Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)

… for 2019-20 were recorded during each year. Properly account for and close completed capital projects. As a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14

NY State Pension Fund and Church Commissioners for England Call for Exxon to Separate Board Chair and CEO Positions

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment at Church Commissioners for England, today announced their … meeting on May 29, 2019. At the meeting, the Fund and the Church of England will vote in favor of two other shareholder …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/ny-state-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-england-call-exxon-separate-board-chair-and-ceo