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Eastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… $847,191. This included 11 professional service and insurance vendors paid $214,672 and 20 vendors paid $96,955 … not require formal competition but required quotes. Audit Summary The Board-adopted procurement policy (Policy) addresses the procurement of goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… or OTG tolls) or uncollected ($2.3 in OTG tolls and $3.6 in Deferred Tolls). We determined that major portions of the uncollected tolls resulted from issuing OTG tags to motorists who then used the 65,561 … each week after the initial introductory period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… some insight to those shaping its future.” “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further … Queens are being treated fairly by their lenders.” “Our community is making significant progress and I’m committed to … said Rhonda Binda, executive director of the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District. “We are well poised for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace than the rest of New York City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… tenants’ complaints in a timely fashion; Prioritize violations that affect tenants’ health and safety and require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York is investing to reduce … and emotional stress on New Yorkers from loss of life to property destruction,” DiNapoli said. “From flooded subway … average of 16 days. Damage figures from NOAA show the most property damage is attributed in New York to flash flooding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Construction Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 … State Construction Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics In 2020, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Central Valley School District Cornwall CSD CubaRushford CSD DeRuyter CSD Margaretville CSD Newburgh Preparatory Charter High …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report … period last year. This is the highest half-year increase in the state since 2010 and the fourth consecutive period of … Outside of New York City, the highest regional increases in the state were in the Southern Tier (5.8 percent), Mohawk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have already incorporated financial … Ohio, and West Virginia, require students take a personal finance class to graduate high school. New York should get … ways to enhance New York State residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding on issues such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… The coronavirus pandemic has caused extraordinary economic … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The ultimate price of the coronavirus remains undetermined. What is clear is that … filings. While the state received almost $3.8 billion in Coronavirus Relief Fund resources earlier this month, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… and equipping of high-tech facilities for private companies. In some instances, the private companies then … whether programs and projects attain their intended goals. Public progress reports provide limited and conflicting … compared with the State’s investment. Standardize the public reporting of projects to eliminate discrepancies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and found that appropriations were overestimated by an average of $1.3 million (7 percent) each year or a total … and other public or private schools. The district had no registration or residency information on file for 44 of these … were inconsistent and leave used was not always deducted from the leave accrual records. In addition, district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNew York Youth Jobs Program
… of Labor (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility … which was established in 2011 under section 25-a of the New York State Labor Law (Law) and known formerly as both the New York Youth Works Program and the Urban Youth Jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… system losses. Follow the steps below to determine if your water system has more unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal water system annually. List each source and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… The number of office workers in New York City reached a record of 1.5 million in 2016 with … employment expansion in the city's history, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's office properties are an important part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… lower than projections from the Enacted Budget. Spending for local assistance programs totaled $32.2 billion and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest … in uncertain economic times,” said DiNapoli. “When our local governments have slower-than-expected revenue growth, … the future. As the 2015 fiscal year unfolds, I recommend local leaders continue their vigilance in monitoring their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, … state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic … Economic indicators show New York Citys economy is recovering from the depths of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activity