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DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including … often, however, it gives negligent health care providers a slap on the wrist by not issuing financial penalties that … In addition, auditors found DOH was widely inconsistent in how it applied suspensions of penalties for repeat violators. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … based on past practice, even though their individual employment agreements did not provide for such payments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… shrinking property tax base, low budget support and a low graduation rate. DiNapoli’s report also highlighted: Regions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of employment income … pursuing a postsecondary education, 83 percent said their plans for classes this fall have been canceled or changed … The JOLTS regional data do not provide insight into types of jobs or compensation levels for job openings, hires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… public health crisis is resolved. Fortunately, the state’s pension fund entered this crisis as one of the strongest in … ranked by Pew Charitable Trusts as the second best-funded pension fund in the nation with a funding ratio of 98 … and Conflict of Interest Review Chart New York state pension fund's historical annual returns and value About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing … announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis a 30yearold Albany resident and Devin Zielinski 33 for allegedly stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… claims totaling $13,356 were paid prior to audit and one claim totaling $793 did not include adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… of bridge funding mechanisms to help NFPs who face cash flow issues as a result of any delayed contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsStart Saving for Retirement
… The day you retire may seem far into the future but the steps you … solely on 401(k) investments for their retirement income. If you’re just starting out in your career, you may want to … during retirement, helping ensure that you’ll be able to do the things you want to do. It can also provide peace of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization as part of a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Ross and Lieber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and did not reconcile bank balances to the general ledger cash balances. As a result, there is a greater risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… recorded collections that auditors reviewed in the central accounting records, she did not always deposit collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Town of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… their ability to properly manage and control the Town’s cash. Maintaining an excessive number of bank accounts also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… federal policy changes may dampen the outlook for parts of the securities industry in 2025.” The total estimated 2024 bonus pool is 34% higher … such as BlackRock, which is increasing its footprint in Hudson Yards to over a million square feet. Methodology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Opinion 2000-6
… (use of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: … the village fire department. Article 11-A of the General Municipal Law (§214 et seq.) contains provisions relating to … fire department may be established pursuant to General Municipal Law §216(1). Establishment of the program pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… ($141.4) -8.0% Southern Tier $3,095.0 ($215.1) -6.5% Western New York $7,168.9 ($699.2) -8.9% Source: U.S. Bureau … 224,080 since February. Among counties outside the City, Suffolk had the highest percentage increase at 12.8 percent, … -4.3% Seneca 2,986 (130) -4.2% Steuben 9,647 (143) -1.5% Suffolk 98,926 11,198 12.8% Sullivan 12,242 (296) -2.4% Tioga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020DiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Ninety school districts, more than 13 percent of districts statewide, have been designated as fiscally … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The second round of scoring designated … certain school districts. For example, the Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District in Orange County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal years. Additionally, the district incurred a cash flow shortage that precluded employees from cashing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 92-47
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a separate bank account. Although a separate bank account is not required, however, the surcharge revenue must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47DiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… Problems with capital planning remain for the New York Racing Association (NYRA) years after a … seeing to its most pressing capital needs.” NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation that operates New York State’s three … costs above that amount. According to the contractor’s application for payment, initial project costs approximated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyra