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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: New … initial audit report issued in May 2015, concluded that, while the Canal Corp. performs routine operational and … Moving forward, additional actions should be taken to ensure all high- and intermediate-importance structures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0

Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11)

To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11.pdf

Accounting for Gifts and Donations to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/dare.pdf

Staying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges - Regional Profiles

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/regionalprofiles.pdf

Opinion 88-39

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on felony complaint held by town court and forfeited while town court retains jurisdiction) CRIMINAL … with a felony complaint, is held by the town court, and is forfeited while the criminal action is still pending …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Ballston Spa Central School District , Dover Union Free … Bethpage Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … adopt and implement procedures governing the operations of extra-classroom activity funds. As a result, the central …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade

… growth going. New York is the greatest city in the world but that doesn't happen on its own and it's not … mouth is and continues to have Coney Island’s back." “From world-famous beaches to the home of America’s Playground, … New York City. We must continue the preservation of the world famous seaside playground, while simultaneously …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decade

Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services

… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … 2013 through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services

DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency

… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to … than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparency

Former Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty

… inappropriate or undocumented expenses, including a home theater. Ultimately, the grant was revoked. The Bronx DA's …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guilty

Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program

… available to directly fund housing subsidies as well as administrative reserves that could have been used to increase … rather than accumulating reserves, some of HCR’s excess administrative fee reserves (which doubled to about $131 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-funding

DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019

… be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … tax revenue, municipal budgets will still be vulnerable to rising fixed costs and potential federal funding cuts. … plans for next year." The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget

… “The state Legislature and Governor agreed on a new state budget … into the pandemic, the number of cases remains high in New York but the accelerated pace of vaccinations and job growth …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budget

City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City of Long Beachs City proposed budget for the 20225 fiscal year are reasonable

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4

Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists

… Purpose To determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units are … with properly established waiting lists. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through February 21, 2017. … size before taking occupancy of a unit. In addition, while internal transfer applicants (those already occupying …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… long-term needs. As a result, the district’s unrestricted fund balance increased by $64,289 since January 1, 2016 to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Opinion 98-14

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authority to supersede town budget procedures) -- Pre-emption (town … scheme in the field of highway funding, including how towns are to budget and raise money for highway …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14

Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings

… 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in State government buildings while advancing economic growth, … energy security. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader State policy goals, such as reducing State government’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings