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DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … was no documentation to support they were ready to be used for at least one of the five seasons reviewed. Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller Thomas … involved.” After Elona Robert’s grandmother retired from her job as a maintenance supervisor for Monroe County in … away in 2017, the state pension system was not informed of her death and checks continued to be sent. When the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool to help fund retire … amount. Unfortunately, the governments that want to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State … purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New … State Senator Jake Ashby . “No parent should have to fear what comes out of their tap, and I’m proud that our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… November financial plan modification released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A return to greater … policy shifts have led to a steady reduction in the number of asylum seekers entering and remaining in the city’s care … In November, the city also introduced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Savings Program, consisting entirely of savings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … stored on these devices,” DiNapoli said. “The findings in this audit are very concerning and the agency needs to … trained. At several locations, employees didn’t know how to properly use the ITSM software to locate items by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2003
One year ago, the City projected a $6.4 billion budget gap for FY 2004 and even larger gaps for subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2004.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2022 Results
This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2022-fsms-munis.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2021 Results
This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/Fiscal-Stress-Monitoring-System-Municipalities-Fiscal-Year-2021-Results.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2019 Results; Fiscal Year 2020 Risks
This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reporting for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/munis-fiscal-year-2019-results-fiscal-year-2020-risks.pdfLimnes Contract Rejection Letter
Comptroller's rejection letter of Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/limnes-contract-rejection.pdfReview of the Financial Plan for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - December 2003
"On October 28, 2003, the MTA released a revised budget for 2003 and a four-year financial plan for calendar years 2004 through 2007. "
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2004.pdfReview of the Mayor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2005 - May 2004
The City continues to project an improving economic outlook as more reports confirm that employment has finally begun to increase.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2003.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up) (2022-F-37)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f37.pdfPlanning for the Long Term: Capital Spending Reform in New York State
Over the past 10 years, NY has spent $63.2 billion to support its capital program. Despite this significant investment, there are many critical capital needs across the State that remain unmet.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/capital-spending-report-nov-2010.pdfImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (2021-S-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) made inappropriate payments to hospitals that failed to properly report correct patient discharge codes on inpatient claims.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s8-response.pdfNotice of Hearing Requirement for Establishment or Extension of Town Special Districts
Office of the New York State Comptroller, Appendix A Notice of Hearing Requirement for Establishment or Extension of Town Special Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/Appendix-A-Notice-Hearing-Requirements.pdfUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up) (2022-F-35)
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f35.pdfBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up) (2023-F-11)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (2020-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f11.pdf