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DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… the following four years to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … state's current five-year capital plan period. DiNapoli's report notes: New York's current debt total is second only to … plan to guide the five-year Capital Plan. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtOpinion 89-38
… retirement system generally would exist where benefits are payable only upon retirement after a designated minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson Heights’ diverse and dynamic immigrant community is the … economic success, some challenges remain. The Jackson Heights area is living proof of the positive economic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesOpinion 90-11
… who are required to work hours beyond the normal work week may receive compensatory time off in the absence of a … who are required to work hours beyond the normal work week may receive compensatory time off in the absence of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… and felony grand larceny in the third degree as a crime of public corruption for the theft from the Town. In July 2025, … Board also did not audit, or contract with an independent public accountant to audit, the Clerk’s records for the 2017 … We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review in the Clerk’s office. 1 Town of Willsboro – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… train collision near Congers, New York, that involved bus driver negligence prompted legislation to amend the New York … uses desk reviews with advance notice of the sample of driver files instead of the prior on-site review, introduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth … and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program. “New York City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallIndian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-92)
Determine whether the Indian River Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately managed the District's financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/indian-river-2022-92.pdfMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article … of administering these Acts, and assessing these costs on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOpinion 88-18
… p 431 superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith. You ask how mortgage tax moneys distributed to your town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Great Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Great Neck Park District (District) officials properly record … Did Great Neck Park District District officials properly record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27Census 2020: Your Participation Matters
Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution requires the government to perform a count of the population, known as a census.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/census-2020-participation.pdfLivonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… powers or duties. The Board member’s physical therapy company entered into six contracts with the District while he … informed District administrators and staff of products and services provided by vendors that were recruited by, and partnered with, a company he partially owned. District officials contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… receipts and invoices should total the sum of the claim packet. Calculations for discounts should be verified when … competitive offering, and the requirements of the locality’s procurement policy? Competitive bidding is generally … awarded on the basis of "best value." 6 A locality’s procurement policy generally should establish requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 36 of the 76 (47 percent) water outlets we identified at select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Article 15 Disability – Coordinated Plan for ERS Tier 6 Members
… Plan information for ERS Tier 6 members under Article 15 Article 15 Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1530/article-15-disabilityArticle 15 Disability – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 5 Members
Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 5 members under Article 15 Article 15 Disability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1523/article-15-disabilityTown of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194