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DiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding

… delays due to funding issues, which may also pressure its next capital plan, according to a report released today by … there could be at least a $25 billion funding gap in the next capital program, which would create pressure to increase … delays due to funding issues which may also pressure its next capital plan according to a report released today by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-funding

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted fund balance grew … Auditors also determined the board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. As of June …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

VII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… anticipate future repayment from the recipient or future reimbursement from third-party sources. Loans are made to … enacted by the State Legislature, most frequently for capital purposes. Section 40-a further provides that no … appropriation made as an advance shall be made available for expenditure until a written repayment agreement is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivables

DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach

… the potential of these programs but found key areas for improvements at the Department of Labor (DOL) which oversees them. “Apprenticeship programs open doors for many New Yorkers to access well-paid jobs that become … I commend Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and her team for their efforts in promoting New York’s apprenticeship …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reach

Medicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting

… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s … managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange for the provision of services their members require. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… oversee financial activities. Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (Oneida County) The board did not segregate the clerk-treasurer's payroll processing duties and did not establish adequate compensating controls to oversee payroll processing. Even though the mayor reviews the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… filters were in place, district officials did not monitor for inappropriate use in accordance with the board policy. … is located in a non-secure location, increasing the risk for unauthorized access to the network. Mamaroneck Union Free … were not provided with guidelines to properly account for and oversee the district's 49 ECA clubs. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop

… avoid these outcomes unless it lays out additional options for the public and its funding partners to consider.” … the MTA boost ridership since farebox revenue accounts for a large portion of their budget. However, ridership has not increased enough for the MTA to balance its books, which has led the MTA to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-drop

Artificial Intelligence Governance

… their operations. For example, the NYC Police Department (NYPD) uses AI to power its facial recognition technologies, … own, divergent approaches. We sampled four City agencies: NYPD, ACS, Department of Education (DOE), and Department of … created to address issues not specific to AI. Further, the NYPD created impact and use policies for its surveillance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governance

Selected Management and Operations Practices

… a review of three areas: ReCharge New York, Disposition of Personal Property, and the Energy Efficiency Program. A. ReCharge New York … Project Purpose To determine if Energy Efficiency project savings reported as of April 9, 2015 were properly supported. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practices

Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)

… they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2014. … the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more affordable for the workforce in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Act …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) Auditors found … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Procurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)

… report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our initial audit report, which was … whether the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1944

… personal usage. These charges may include tolls paid with EZ Pass accounts or other credit cards issued by the State. If …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1944-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided

City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)

… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2

Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… requirements and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t … minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after … and more. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , then look under “My Account Summary” to see the available …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributions

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24

… " The state budget makes important investments in education and … of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also makes statutory … and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring revenue in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24

DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft

… Friday to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, State … Kings Mountain, N.C. “This case represents yet another in a recent sad epidemic of public trust violations,” Steuben … hope is that eventually folks, including Ms. Johnson, will get the message that public monies cannot be taken for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theft