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DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program

… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by … The New York Power Authority NYPA made errors and overrode …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-program

DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs

… agency, failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing transparency and … agency failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs diminishing transparency and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programs

DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process

… regulations, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that … regulations according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-process

DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities

… York state have been able to deposit $20 million in these banks that will help them serve residents and businesses in … and consumer friendly neighborhood financial services are key to promoting personal savings and encouraging local … to their banking needs, while also reducing their reliance on more expensive financial services. I want to thank Spring …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communities

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1866

… W-2. It should be used in addition to the original Form W-2. When requesting a Form W-2c, an agency must explain why a correction is … (pdf) attachment. The IRS does not require a corrected Form W-2 for an address change. There is a blackout period …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tips

Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending

… Purpose To determine whether Battery Park City Authority … the enactment of Title 12 of the Public Authorities Law to address "substandard, insanitary, deteriorated and … of Manhattan. The Authority was charged with the duty "to plan, create, coordinate, and maintain a balanced …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending

Homeownership Rates in New York

… York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate … with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, … majority of housing stock in all other New York counties. 5 FIGURE 3 – Homeownership Rates by County, 2020 Source: US …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-york

DiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard

… many from The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens who work in lower wage, public-facing jobs,” DiNapoli said. “The … investments in service and infrastructure as we build back." “Our immigrant essential workers and families have … with significant percentages of immigrants, relatively lower household income and relatively higher unemployment. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboard

Start Saving for Retirement

… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … , which on average could replace up to 40 percent of your pre-retirement income. The third source is your personal … Financial experts say you’ll need 70 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to maintain your lifestyle during …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirement

Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments

… difference to DOF’s attention, DOF was not aware of it and then could not provide documentation to explain this … they were logged into an informal tracking sheet and then held for up to 19 days before they were recorded in DOF …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-payments

Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

… documentation and the same county department was deficient in providing required follow-up services at the time of the … DiNapoli’s auditors reviewed a random sample of 400 cases and found 43 cases among five local departments where either nursing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-program

Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts

… district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can … creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. Establish a Repair Reserve Fund A repair reserve fund may be used for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districts

Drug Management and Disposal

… were typically disposed of by throwing them in the trash or flushing them down drains, where they ultimately … include permanent collection boxes, where unwanted drugs can be dropped off in a secure box; takeback events, which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposal

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District

… A pattern of poor budgeting led the Brentwood Union Free School District to accumulate … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also identified several personnel actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-district

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses

… public benefits in accordance with the project and/or lease agreements. The audit covered the period from July 2013 … decisions regardless of applicant status. Revise NYCIDA’s lease agreement to include penalty clauses that reduce …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and … $811 for a private organization. West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (Suffolk County) The claims … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1

DiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation

… the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority- and women-owned business contractors (MWBE) and could not … goal; they must also include explanations as to why. DASNY did not do so. DASNY officials told DiNapoli’s auditors that … the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority and womenowned business contractors MWBE …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participation

DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff

… lacked some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs … personnel are often the first to notice if a student is having mental health challenges, and they need effective … and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking place. School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staff