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DiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids … from the misuse of drugs, but the jump in these numbers is alarming. It is a tragedy that devastates families and impacts our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… casinos brought $176 million in gaming tax revenue to host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller … such revenues. It’s my hope that this report gives state and local officials a clearer perspective that can help … showed that all four current casinos — del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Resorts World …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… internal controls over bank accounts held in the school’s name. Consequently, a former CUNY SPS employee had complete … and use them to open two unauthorized bank accounts in the name of CUNY SPS. As of the end of our audit fieldwork, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… deficiencies for the International Business Machines (IBM) Service Desk contract as compared to the others in our … that also had monitoring deficiencies. ITS did not require IBM to submit summary reports that contained all the … which eliminated the opportunity to reduce payments to IBM if certain performance metrics were not met. ITS did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… Stress Monitoring System has identified nine villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2016. Three villages were designated in "moderate fiscal … Stress Monitoring System has identified nine villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… repayment agreements resulting from Deferred Payment Arrangements (DPAs). The Division of the Budget has … repayment agreements resulting from Deferred Payment Arrangements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… appeared in Mount Vernon City Court on Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District … due to my partnership with District Attorney Scarpino, she is being held accountable for her actions. This case sends a … Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds hurts everyone. This is another case where the State Comptroller's Office has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… County at 10.4%. Several other counties experienced near double-digit growth, including Yates (9.9%), Broome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… 198,834 accounts valued at nearly $107 million that is owed to local residents who live in the 35th State Senate … Plains, New Rochelle, Greenburgh and Scarsdale. “There is more than $100 million waiting to be reconnected with … to her constituents who were owed money. “This initiative is an example of good government working for the people,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyOil Spill
… Oil Spill – A.7281 (Englebright) – To protect homeowners from the onerous costs related to the remediation of … To protect homeowners from the onerous costs related to the remediation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/oil-spill-0Oil Spill
… related to the remediation of petroleum discharges on residential property. Memo Bill Text Status … related to the remediation of petroleum discharges on residential property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/oil-spillNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax withholding trends and includes cash bonuses for the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… future, including a slowing economy here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityOpinion 2002-7
… 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 … 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-399, unreported; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library , supra ; compare Korn … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… investment earnings (STIP interest) to participating funds is governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which provides … moneys were invested, provided, however, the Comptroller is hereby precluded from crediting interest earnings to funds … language authorizing such temporary loans, whichever is later, and interest must be credited or charged from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding in the United States, with … “As the financial capital of the country, New York City is a natural hub for venture capital investing and the latest … The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital VC funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice … State Executive Law under Article 36-A (Law), is intended to provide an integrated means to prevent, deter, and reduce the incidence of these crimes … To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/motor-vehicle-theft-and-insurance-fraud-prevention-program