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DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… calls in Washington to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and make radical changes to Medicaid," DiNapoli said. … than 7 million, largely due to enactment of the federal ACA and other changes in federal and state health care … Plan and subsidized coverage through the state's health insurance marketplace, New York State of Health (NYSOH), cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before … P DiNapoli and US Attorney James P Kennedy Jr announced today that Richard A Lobur 55 of Akron NY pleaded before US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and … life example follows: A county was faced with the choice of either purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemOversight of Registered Apprenticeship Programs
… with State and federal laws and regulations; provision for equal opportunity in employment; and ability to employ, … (hybrid). An apprentice/journeyworker ratio is established for each trade to ensure the appropriate safety, training, … (Manual), last revised in 2018, describes procedures for Program oversight, including those that address Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/31/oversight-registered-apprenticeship-programsDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York’s decline in local government employment stands in contrast to the … during this time – the Great Recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic. “We all rely on local government employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, according to a report released today by New … with disabilities receive Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services in New York annually at a cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenVendor Responsibility Review Process
… By law, State contracting entities may only award contracts to responsible vendors. A responsible vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. Who … By law State contracting entities may only award contracts to responsible vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… who, in aggregate, work at least 2,000 hours per week. This advance notice protects employees – as well as their … for back pay and the value of any benefits that laid-off employees would have been entitled to. This liability can … to the number of related employers) is potentially much greater. The Department’s attempts at outreach to both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); For special district libraries refer to the enabling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in … to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… June 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in … for the private sector overall. Most construction firms in New York City employ fewer than 20 people (91 percent in … was the fourth highest-paying employment sector in New York City in 2020, with an average salary of $87,200. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… us for a long time and federal funds have been essential in shoring up the state’s finances, but more is needed. While … state tax revenues has improved somewhat, any shortfall in anticipated federal assistance would drive undesirable … avert devastating state spending cuts and loss of services in the current fiscal year. The Financial Plan estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budget2 Degree Scenario Analysis - Shareholder Proposal
Shareholder request that DTE Energy, Dominion Energy and Southwestern Energy detail how they will be impacted by the effort to achieve Paris Agreement's goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/2-degree-scenario-analysis-shareholder-proposal.pdfDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit released today by … but clearly there is work to be done statewide.” In New York state, a person convicted of DWI is subject to a … suspension or revocation, fines, and possible jail time. In New York City, persons convicted of a DWI are monitored by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to liquidate a portion of the cumulative deficit … by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. … The Town’s projections for rental income in the Hospital Fund included $30,000 of lease payments for which no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime … and services are delivered safely and effectively for residents.” Key Findings: The number of overtime hours increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2024, as overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023Oversight of Campus Foundations
… activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The audit covers the period July 1, 2013 … efforts, real property management, or other activities and functions that are not specifically vested with the campus. Generally, foundations receive and manage donations and make these resources available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundations