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Opinion 93-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the term outstanding indebtedness as used in connection with … in that section applies to all outstanding indebtedness of the political subdivision without regard to whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The rules for conference costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish … agencies must make sure that contractors are reimbursed for legitimate expenses only.” PSCH had a five-year, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Audit Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… federal funds. The state’s General Fund ended September with a balance of just under $20 billion, $4.5 billion higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW New York State reimburses employees for overnight lodging and meals … within the continental US (CONUS) and by the Department of State for travel outside the continental US (OCONUS). By … United States are updated frequently and New York State business travel to these locations is infrequent, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than … according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong … State tax receipts through the first two months of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsXIV.14.K SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges Funds and Public Benefit Corporations – XIV. Special Procedures
… government-wide financial statements of the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14k-suny-and-cuny-senior-colleges-funds-and-public-benefit-corporationsInteractive Map: NYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2024-N-2)
New York City laws such as Local Law 30 of 2017 require City agencies to develop a language assistance program that ensures meaningful access to public services for all NYC residents who require language assistance or who exhibit limited English proficiency LEP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-map-nycs-language-access-service-needs-2024-n-2Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2019, eMedNY processed over 244 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the … met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA. The audit covered the period … To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistances controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… needed. State Education Department (SED): Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost … for reimbursement. State Education Department: North Country Kids Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Action Under Consideration Would Be Detrimental The House approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the … been funded by the federal government. Under the House reconciliation bill, states would be required to make a … cost New York up to $1.2 billion in new costs, while the House proposal would cost the state up to $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, resulting from reductions in unneeded reserves in the current year, higher than expected tax collections and benefits from the citywide savings program, according to a report … but the shortfall was offset by higher revenue from tax audits and other sources. Personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $1.6 billion primarily from federal sources) … but $548.3 million higher than the latest projection. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionOpinion 91-58
… issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
Higherthanprojected revenue and costsaving initiatives have helped New York Citys fiscal year FY 2024 budget generate a projected yearend surplus of $39 billion that will be used to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year helping the city balance its FY 2025 executive budget
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… for over 2,000 essential local water infrastructure projects totaling more than $23.7 billion since 1990, but the … estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-water