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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020XII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the Statewide … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process monies owed to the State using the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… services for legitimate appointments which are then billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… payable staff should obtain receipts supporting all travel card charges and reimbursable expenses, as well as other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationOpinion 92-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (supervised … fitness training for firefighters) TOWN LAW, §176(10): A fire district may pay for supervised physical fitness … functions, the nature of the supervision is such that the fire district has reasonable assurance that it is realizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… many years. Capital investment includes new construction, renovations, and purchases of furnishings or equipment. DHS … stability of the infrastructure, and cosmetic nature of renovations. Once a capital project is added to the DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersXI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… with a Contract Type Requisition, Initiate a request to purchase goods or services from a Preferred Source vendor or … a preferred source, centralized contract, or discretionary purchase, the requisitioner should select the Use Procurement … address on the requisition carries over to the purchase order. If there is more than one ordering address maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policiesDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four … need to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school … more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 enrollment, had a … were often unable to receive IEP-mandated services or received them remotely, potentially limiting the quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… a significant amount of funding to the campuses for salaries and other forms of compensation, some in addition to state salaries. Auditors found neither foundations' payroll-related … million by UBF. Four of these individuals each received salaries exceeding $100,000 from both the University at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… for their actions. The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens that relied on … back in court on March 28 th . The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an … and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using … To assess various New York State agencies progress in establishing an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found the Research Foundation's current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide … Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up ) … Auditors found the Research Foundations current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 91-15
… configuration of a road and the location of certain lot lines, but does not increase the number of lots or the … order to change the configuration of a road and change lot lines of five lots. The proposed new lots, although having different lines, are the same in number as the lots on the original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Course Offerings
… City University of New York (CUNY) is effectively matching course offerings to student demand. Our audit covered the … there is no system-wide policy specifying when additional course sections should be added. Instead, departments at each … officials at the five senior colleges and were told that course schedules are established using enrollment data from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not … or registered, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… agencies of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report NTAX702 (NYC Reportable … agencies of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W2 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesDiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… tax base dips with population For several years leading up to the COVID pandemic, New York State was experiencing … of keeping New York an attractive and affordable place to live and do business. Between July 2020 and July 2023, New … (SIFMA), and the New York Bankers Association (NYBA) to produce a report that showed outmigration has also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-59
… Purpose To inform the Division of Homes and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2013 LLS payment and provide instructions for … processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit – BU67 with an increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-59-april-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, determined that, for the period June 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2012, Medicaid … actions are still needed. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB): Internal Control System Components (2015-S-46) The WCB has recently made significant improvements to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits