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DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the … law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… those employees who complained about the sham interviews. News outlets have also reported that the U.S. Attorney for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andSouth Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee compensation … South Buffalo Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public infrastructure projects. "Middle-class … it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for these plans have a much clearer picture. Frantically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformState Police Bulletin No. SP-258
… represented by NYSPIA. Affected Employees: Employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI – BU62) who meet … Pay are effective 04/01/2025 and may be made beginning in the Administration Pay Period 14 Lag checks dated 10/22/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in a BCI – BU62 position who are receiving Additional Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-258-retroactive-changes-supervisory-responsibility-pay-employees-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to … accountability and transparency. Hopefully before the end of session, the procurement reforms my office has advanced will be addressed. With heightened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetVillage of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … policy. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to include clear language addressing the procurement of … competition for such services. Require strict adherence to the requirements of the procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch … a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick is alleged to have stolen over $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to his deceased godfather, Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkTown of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Pawling (Town) officials used a competitive process to … obtained from eight service providers paid $342,770 of the 10 professional services tested. Competitively bid for … Determine whether Town of Pawling Town officials used a competitive process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Opinion 88-68
… St Comp No. 85-60, p 84; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 561; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-295, p 318). However, it is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… “The state Health Department needs to strengthen its enforcement policies to better protect the health and … state,” DiNapoli said. “DOH is not using the full array of enforcement actions available and this trend has recently … Auditors discovered DOH does not use the full array of enforcement actions available to it, choosing to not levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in … are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die intestate (without a will) and leave … by a fee set by the Surrogate’s Court on the closing value of each administered estate. As of December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesRochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement (2016M-406)
… July 29, 2016. Background The Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School, which is located in the City of Rochester in … Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School Procurement 2016M406 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/rochester-career-mentoring-charter-school-procurement-2016m-406DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… New York City is planning significant steps to reduce city-funded spending … years ahead. However, the city’s ability to cut spending is limited to what it has discretion and control over, … very real fiscal and operational challenges. The city is limited in where it can make adjustments, and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… the state’s well-funded pension system as a strength. “The challenge now is to build on the positive steps already taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalIX.12.F CMIA Interest Liabilities – IX. Federal Grants
… (e.g. investment earnings) of funds. A federal interest liability (which the Federal Government pays to the state) … to the date that checks containing covered federal funds clear the state’s bank account, an EFT settlement involving covered federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12f-cmia-interest-liabilities