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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… billion, but Long Island experienced the steepest decline at nearly 10 percent. The Capital Region fared the best among … remains a threat to the well-being of many New Yorkers. At times during the two-week period ending November 23, 2020, … in the State “sometimes or often” did not have enough to eat, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Fare Evasion
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) and the … accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors (Board), and whether the MTA … To determine whether New York City Transit and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… Purpose To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) … develop and implement an effective process to ensure that all reports received from registered applicators and sellers … To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… employee IT security duties, provide guidance for using portable devices or require monitoring of networked water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Procurement (2021M-193) The purchasing agent did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the purchasing policy and procedures. … policy. Staff could not provide documentation to support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Alfred , City of Batavia , Southern Tier East … Planning Development Board , Village of Waterville and the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority . "In today's … direct deposit listings or cancelled checks. In addition, all employees did not complete detailed time records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… City’s transportation and warehousing sector regained 82% of its pandemic job losses as of April, trailing the nation, but faring better than the city’s private sector as a whole (73%), according to a report … Citys transportation and warehousing sector regained 82 of its pandemic job losses as of April trailing the nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… and a $400 million commitment to Leading Edge Investment Advisors for a new small capitalization equity investment … the emerging manager program . “Leading Edge Investment Advisors is honored to be selected by the New York State … Clayton Jue, president and CEO of Leading Edge Investment Advisors. “We commend Comptroller DiNapoli for the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… leave time. As a result, there is an increased risk that payroll errors or irregularities could occur and go … capital plans or a fund balance policy. City of Yonkers – Payroll (Westchester County) The city's leave accrual … officials did not adequately oversee the department payroll clerks who maintained employee leave accrual records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any matters relating to the service contracts. Article 18 of … automotive dealership to service its vehicles if a member of the board of fire commissioners is the president and chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… working in the public sector. This includes public school teachers and administrators, firefighters, police and … functions as both a major employer and – with its student body of over 21,000 – a major consumer of good and services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… totaling more than $1.3 billion from IRA programs for a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive … almost exclusively through charges on the electric and gas bills of the state’s utility customers, these grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersAccess Controls and Vulnerability Management Over Critical Systems
… October 2025. About the Program BPCA, established in 1968, is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible … and event permits, managing the latter through its own system, while various other functions utilize third-party … policies and procedures. Key Findings We identified areas where BPCA could improve overall governance and certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/09/access-controls-and-vulnerability-management-over-critical-systemsOpinion 2008-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE … or welfare benefits and employer contributions to pension or annuity funds. Overtime, holiday and shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts. … educators, and parents. Children already coping with mental health conditions have been especially vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … portions that were not paid by component districts, all 23 districts collectively received almost $2 million more … totaling $248,900, that were not included on the board’s list of all claims that have been audited and approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… LLC for Entertainment Booking Services for the 2019 Great New York State Fair. Office of Children and Family Services … asbestos abatement safety supplies, including $1.5 million to Airgas USA, LLC and $1 million to Fastenal Company. … for providing pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior, and the Student Employee Health plans. $24.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until June 6, 2020. At the … Office of Children and Family Services $1 million with the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Inc. for … to provide pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $25.5 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,072 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at … remediation at the former Eastman Business Park in Monroe County. Governor’s Office of Employee Relations … In April the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1072 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april