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DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … was no documentation to support they were ready to be used for at least one of the five seasons reviewed. Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service … P. DiNapoli regarding the request from the City of Troy for clarification regarding the use of public funding to … proud that our initiative has helped address this issue for Troy and municipalities across the state by unlocking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… is another significant example of how the Office of the New York State Comptroller is prioritizing support for local … to both visitors and community members, showcasing all the remarkable opportunities and attractions Corning has … art resources here to our little corner of New York, to all the local galleries, museums and schools that work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which require fiscal preparation, … “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… institutions employed over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has … spending and more,” said DiNapoli. “These institutions of learning also foster long-term economic growth by creating … who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our economy.” Consumer spending on higher education in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsRensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)
… complied with applicable requirements and the RCCRC’s sale of property aligned with its purpose. Audit Results The … establishment met applicable requirements and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC officials: … policies. Followed policies and procedures for the sale of property and transferred proceeds totaling $420,713 to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-saleDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… programs, will continue to be necessary to ensure families do not go hungry. Report The Cost of Living in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… and practices – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s also good for business.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… and lightly used equipment was sometimes donated or sold at state auctions, but ITS now destroys discarded equipment, … new or like-new condition. Auditors found that employees at ITS’ central distribution center, where purchased devices … found that stockroom employees were not properly trained. At several locations, employees didn’t know how to properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… either fall into one of three levels of fiscal stress or do not meet the threshold for a stress ranking. Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… stock across the state.” SONYMA is a New York State public benefit corporation created in 1970 to make home ownership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. Majauskas , 61 NY2d … determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… Company’s internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 16, 2014. … provides fire protection and emergency rescue services for the Village of Shortsville (Village) and Towns of … and Farmington in Ontario County. The Company is a not-for-profit organization that operates an ambulance service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsROA Result Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials form (RS2417-A) . If the member is not an elected or appointed official, the RS2417-A form does not need to be completed. For more information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/roa-result-calculatorDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2025* May 30, 2025 June 29, 2025 April 1, 2025 August 28, 2025 September 27, 2025 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (2019-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether current State Education Department (Department) career and technical education (CTE) activities are sufficient to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s29-response.pdfState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)
To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdfSea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… $120,217 had no supporting documentation, including all 48 Chief’s account disbursements totaling $22,121. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. P-881
Revised Payment Processing of Overtime Meal Allowance Payments and Transaction Codes OT Meals and ADJ Meals
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-881.pdfVillage of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
Determine whether the Village of Madison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections accurately and timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/madison-village-2023-160.pdf