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DiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to … of COVID-19 relief options to businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) totaling nearly $1.3 trillion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… IEPs in a timely manner. State Regulations do not define how long this should take. A report issued in August 2019 by New York … action(s). Develop guidelines for the length of time it should take for students to start receiving recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesOpinion 91-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional … town board members are assigned additional duties in their capacities as board members, the board may fix their … salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental … by OMH and DOHMH. The audits have also identified times when providers did not meet requirements intended to … appropriate program services to clients, though it does not always ensure that clients are in affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight … Members, except for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.” This Executive Order set a goal to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool … Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation saw case times balloon from 145 days in June 2019 to 297 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… generating energy savings and other clean energy benefits. NY-Sun which works to increase solar power capacity. NY Green Bank which finances clean energy projects. … year, ten times the current rate of about 20,000 per year. NY-Sun, NY Green Bank, and Innovation and Research Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… School District (District) officials make procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District … school district (district) purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … released on a routine basis would give better insight into how programs can better help New Yorkers. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… Free School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Cycle Two: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (extended to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingMetropolitan Transportation Authority: Ridership Trends - January 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is responsible for operating the largest mass transit system in the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2010.pdfGetting the MTA Back on Track - August 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is responsible for operating the largest mass transit system in the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-summary-report.pdfCybersecurity Month Software Management
Learn about software management practices that you can implement in your municipality to help mitigate cybersecurity threats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-software-management-10-11-22.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - September 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MTA has been in a state of existential crisis.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2022.pdfNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
Determine if tuition billings for the students enrolled in out-of-district programs were accurately calculated and properly supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/niagara-falls-2020-73.pdfTown of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
Determine if goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/seneca-falls-2018-143.pdf