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Housing for Seniors (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Housing for Seniors (Report 2021-N-4 ). About the Program The New … the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income New Yorkers. HPD and … to assist in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/05/18/housing-seniors-followBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 63. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application to become vested. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… bogus online portal showing fabricated investment growth," DA Singas said. "Instead of providing the promised risk-free … any victims of this scheme to contact my office." DA Singas said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … professional, is encouraged to contact the Nassau County DA's Financial Crimes Bureau at (516) 571-2149. Senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… by 89,000 jobs (31.4 percent) to 194,200 in 2020, from a record 283,200 jobs in 2019. Tourism accounts for 7.2 … higher average spending per visit. The industry supports a higher share of workers who are self-employed (14.4 … attend events and programs at the Javits Center, Piers 92 & 94, major hotels and other venues across the City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityOpinion 2024-1
… no. 2024-127, adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2024, seeking an advisory opinion from our Office … and privately owned lead water service lines in the City without violating Section 1 of Article 8, the Gift and Loan … including $3,846,900 to the City of Troy, to improve their drinking water infrastructure by identifying and replacing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,292 contracts for state … . Major Contracts Approved Department of Environmental Conservation $4.6 million to Scenic Hudson … Thermostat site in South Cairo, Greene County. Department of Health $57 million grant to Brooks Memorial Hospital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOpinion 90-47
… PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§17, 18: The duty of the State or a municipality to provide a legal defense to an employee … facts or ultimate factual determination ( Mathis v State , 140 Misc 2d 333, 531 NYS2d 680 [1988], re: §17; Spitz v … that reasonable minds could reach no other conclusion (140 Misc 2d at 339, 531 NYS2d at 684). The Attorney General's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47New York City Airport Lease
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key terms of the lease and ancillary agreements with New York City for the municipal airports. The audit covers … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-leaseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… growth, that had been proposed as part of Executive Budget amendments released in February. At the same time, the budget … base operating aid for community colleges. Single-use plastic carry-out bags will be banned, with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … Executive acted on critical budget issues that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in … are being spent,” DiNapoli said. “It should concern all New Yorkers that budget decisions in Washington may force …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of $112,000 (90%) in the TOV highway fund. As a result, much of the $424,000 of fund balance the board planned to use … the filing deadlines have passed. The district may also lose the remaining $82,244 in state aid if officials do not … or underbilled $40,803 of the $71,192 (57%) in tuition it was entitled to and billed and collected $12,452 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… accounts were opened after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY did not have … Services (OASAS): Contracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts Inc. … Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Amherst Central School District , Friendship Central School District , Harrisville Central School … background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 90-18
… medical supplies (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-109, p 111; see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-721, unreported, distinguishing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… has also had control of the 524-mile New York State Canal System. During parts of the past decade, auditors note … the authority continued to bear costs associated with the canal system, which had operating expenses of $62.1 million … Executive Budget to transfer responsibility for the canal system to the New York Power Authority. This transfer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… For the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, a total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called … as an overhaul of the process used by DOB for issuing and renewing AHVs, are necessary to more effectively address … DOB: Formally assess and update processes for issuing and renewing AHVs, taking into account all pertinent information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsOpinion 97-22
… the board has the care, custody, control and management of lands, grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment used for … improve such property ( id .; 8[B] NYCRR §604.2[5]). No lands, grounds, buildings, facilities or equipment may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22City of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
… officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money. Key Findings Officials did not adopt policies and procedures guiding the handling of FFI tax money and provide oversight to ensure accurate … obtained. The Chamberlain did not maintain custody of the FFI tax money. The Fire Chief was solely responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140