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Unclaimed Property Relating to Museum and Military Property
The New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds maintains a list of certain properties that have been left in museums, historical societies, zoologic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/museum-and-military-property.pdfOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up) (2017-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2015-S-86).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f22.pdfOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up) (2017-F-22) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2015-S-86).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f22-response.pdfExamination of Travel Expenses
This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04, which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26.pdfExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-09-25.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Tax Collections Through the Third Quarter, January 2014
Ttax collections through the third quarter were $534 million lower than projected in the most recent update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-3rd-quarter-2013-14.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2009
Just a few years ago, New York City posted record budget surpluses, but now the City is facing its greatest fiscal challenge in decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2009.pdfAudit Findings: Improvements Needed to Mitchell-Lama Program
The Office of the NYS Comptroller found 2.9 million New York households-38.9 percent-were housing cost-burdened in 2022, the highest rate among states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/improvements-needed-to-mitchell-lama-program.pdfCity of Mechanicville – Procurement (2025M-60)
Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials procure goods and services in accordance with the City’s procurement policy, statutory requirements and good business practices?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/mechanicville-city-2025-60.pdfMTA Weekend Ridership Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic caused steep drops in ridership at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a trend experienced by transit systems across the country.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2027.pdfUpdate Home, Check or Mailing Address
Each time you make a change to your information in NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO), an email will be sent notifying you of the change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/update-home-check-mailing-address.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made notable progress in advancing its capital programs this year amid lingering federal uncertainty over available funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2027.pdfTotalEnergies Offshore Wind Letter
As Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries, and as an investor in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/totalenergies-offshore-wind-letter-050626.pdfDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Bedford-Stuyvesant is undergoing an economic resurgence, with record numbers of … not been shared by all residents," DiNapoli said. "Today's report shows how far Bedford-Stuyvesant has come, but it … Economic Snapshot of Bedford-Stuyvesant confirms what local residents and business owners have been witnessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Dec. 31, 2013, auditors identified $6,634 in costs charged to special education programs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. … that it applied the full, correct amount of interest to the Court and Trust accounts. In a follow-up, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today by … New York ranked 46th in the nation in its balance of payments between the amount it generated in federal taxes and the amount of federal government spending it received. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial … routinely had no collection activity for two years or more and were often deemed uncollectible. This audit also found … system used to track outstanding penalties was incomplete and often inaccurate and there was a lack of communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 88-32
… an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name phone number address and office hours of the town clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 88-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of building by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, §2; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Opinion 89-57
… (3) Permit the use of town highway machinery, snow and ice removal equipment, tools and equipment in or by any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57