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DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… consistent growth from the 52.5 million riders in 2022 and 35 million in 2021. To meet this growing demand LIRR … 303,519 trains in 2023 which was 77,453 more than in 2022. LIRR considers trains on-time if they arrive less than … delays in 2023 increased by 96 percent compared to 2022 as service increased 34% and ridership increased 24%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityOpinion 92-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge … Whether a surcharge is to be considered paid in whole or in part when a court or administrative tribunal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must complete the receiving … accomplishes the performance objectives specified in the purchase agreement. For example, for installation services, … that service received satisfies the expectations of the purchase agreement. Also, the purchase agreement may require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and the federal charges against him were dismissed. This case was investigated by the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… the “Big Five” school districts in New York, as well as national peer school districts. “Many students fell behind in … other districts across the country as school districts in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Clark County (Las Vegas) have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… The chief of the Minetto Volunteer Fire Company in Oswego County spent nearly $6,000 in public funds … cash register and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public … Smegelsky: Cashed a $1,863 refund check due to the fire company for overpaying a vendor; Failed to deposit $1,100 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… Through 2017, downstate areas accounted for 51 percent of the nearly 200,000 total net jobs gained through IDA … regions. The prior year, downstate outpaced the rest of the state with 57 percent of the total. “The need for close scrutiny of economic development efforts has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in exchange for kickbacks to Gregg of cash and … projects. Such corruption must not be tolerated and my office assisted in exposing this abuse," DiNapoli said. … of Education Office of Inspector General, Mr. Gregg will now have to account for his crimes." “Today’s guilty plea of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-31
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … charged. You ask whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … the General Municipal Law provides that: "When, pursuant to the provisions of title P of the criminal procedure law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” … former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
… the federal government has drastically changed since the Trump administration took office. New York is looking at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, an annual wage gap of $8,821, according to a new … Median earnings for fulltime working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019 an annual wage gap of $8821 according to a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… contacts, adding transparency to the process and resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers each year. As government contracting expands in size, scope and complexity this oversight is more … contacts adding transparency to the process and resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its … the State. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The … requests and appeals within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within 5 business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs … result, OASAS doesn’t have a clear picture if patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… to 7.9%. As a result, employer tax payments grew between 26% and 160% in 2021. Until the balance in the state account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Development District (BDD) and deposited $10 million in public funds to the bank. The BDD program, administered by … the establishment of bank and credit union branches in areas across New York State where there is a demonstrated … designated Red Hook BDD. To encourage participation in the BDD program, the State Comptroller’s office makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-new