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Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… how quickly these hazards have to be corrected. City rules only state that proof of correction must be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyOpinion 94-16
… LAW, §§800(3), 802(2)(a), 803, 883: An individual who is a member of the governing board and treasurer of an … conflict of interest solely because an individual who is a member of the governing board of an industrial … under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or duties. Section 801 further states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… available policy on its corporate political spending. The company currently offers no information on what campaigns, causes, committees, or trade associations it donates to, nor does it explain how it makes decisions to spend, or not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingOpinion 93-17
… the issuance of obligations. In this instance, the only exception to the referendum requirement that might be … to the mandatory referendum requirement is applicable only if the amounts needed to pre-pay the contributions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17DiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… overwhelmed sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When billions … overwhelmed sewer systems according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped … said. “But New York’s Medicaid program costs billions of dollars annually and the work done by my auditors has … squandered.” The state expects to transition the majority of Medicaid spending, services, and enrollees to managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteNewcomb Central School District - Claims Audit (2023M-159)
… Key Findings District claims were not properly audited in accordance with New York State Education Law (Education Law) Section 1724 prior to payment. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/29/newcomb-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-159Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… are properly supported and authorized prior to payment, and financial records and reports contain complete … were not deposited in a timely manner (averaging 154 days late) including two deposits totaling $22,143 that were made more than a year and a half late. Eight collections totaling $24,453 were not recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … were uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… (SUNY) internal controls over procurement ensure goods and services are obtained competitively and at reasonable prices. The audit covers the period April … consists of 64 colleges located throughout the State and a central administrative office (System Administration) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his … the VFA due to the lack of treasurer reports for four such events. DiNapoli made 16 recommendations to the VFA board and … records related to cash transactions, fundraising events and loans to members. VFA officials agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftSchool District Assessment Adjustment Form
All assessment adjustments must be reported in detail by parcel on this form. Please fill it out and mail back to the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/school-district-assessment-adjustment-form.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… whom were not SPS employees. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety … for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31 (2014-S-42) DMV administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and … $20.3 million and $18.9 million, respectively, and that DMV is reporting its assessable expenses accurately. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… (IDAs) reported 4,262 active projects with a total value of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by … million). The largest new IDA project in 2020 by project value ($2.4 billion) was the New York City IDA’s BOP SE LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOpinion 94 - 23
… shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Thus, section 170(1) … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Under section 170(2), … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. * * * Under this section, joint town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23New York State’s Personal Income Tax Check-Off Programs, February 2021
New York taxpayers’ choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their State Personal Income Tax returns continue to grow.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-check-off-programs-sfy-2019-20.pdfDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… as a second language. As of Jan. 15, 2020, there were 391 licensed proprietary schools — 357 private career schools … York. SED can refund students tuition, in some cases of school closures, through its Tuition Reimbursement Account … to reviewing these documents, SED conducts inspections at licensed schools to review records they are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdf