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State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… of All Funds receipts, the highest proportion since 2000. “New York state ended the fiscal year with cash in the bank … be looking closely at this April’s results to see how the new fiscal year starts off.” The state received more than … accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … The state collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, according to … harm.” “As a Superstorm Sandy survivor, I know firsthand how critically important emergency preparedness and disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersComplaint Processing
… 1,749 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. Key Findings CCRB does not … days to fully investigate and close cases in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. In October 2018, CCRB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… adults with a disability was 33% compared to 74% for working-age adults statewide. Further, working-age New … York’s 2015 Employment First Commission as a key resource for improving competitive employment opportunities and outcomes for all individuals with a disability who desire services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing complexes show a need for greater oversight of the MitchellLama program by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development HPD according to an audit released today by New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 … Officer Contract, in which the Village of Avon agreed to provide an off-duty member of the Avon Police Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Buffalo, and New York City received a combined $236.4 million in commitments for projects to redress harm to … There are over 20 new or modified clean energy and clean vehicle tax credits available through the IRA. IRA tax … the same, state residents could benefit from at least $3.4 billion over the life of the program. Additional benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across … during COVID-19. DME now in storage includes CPAP/BiPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen tanks, pulse oximeters (which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawMaternal Health
… and morbidity are improving. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through December 2023. About the Program … racial and ethnic disparities in these deaths, with Black women dying nationally at a rate three times higher than … and morbidity. Generally, the Board is required to review all maternal deaths in New York State to determine cause and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… today. As technology has evolved, so has the 911 system, first with Enhanced 911, which automatically gave a … and the time for a call center to dispatch the appropriate first responders. Key Findings DHSES is not effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for CDBG and HOME (Follow-Up) (2023-F-42)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f42.pdfManagement of Capital Projects (2018-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project management process that its employees and contractors/consultants are required to follow; and whether LIRR followed the capital project management process and was successful in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18s70-response.pdfAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents (2023-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program according to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23n1.pdfFederal funds to New York City: National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) (Assistance Living Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools across the United States.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-132
… Leave of Absence/SKL (Sick Lv) and whose work percent is 50% on 04/24/2024. Employees with an Employee Status of … Absence/SKL (Sick Lv) and whose work percent is less than 50% on 04/24/2024. Employees with an Employee Status of Leave … withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method (1.95975% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-132-district-council-37-dc-37-2024-non-pensionable-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.3
… the A19 adjustment earnings code. Earnings Begin Date: First day of Paid Leave subject to the wage cap, or the first day of the pay period. Earnings End Date: Last day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18373-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdf