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Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64)
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… led all areas of the state with an average student loan borrower balance of $44,500, followed by the Lower Hudson … $23,500. The Bronx, with a $27,600 average student loan borrower balance, was the only downstate area below $30,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeOpinion 89-7
… was required to meet twice in one year to hear complaints with respect to the assessments on the town's tentative … was required to meet twice in one year to hear complaints with respect to the assessments on the towns tentative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7New York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… in a September 2021 report , the devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of UI … the federal government beginning in May 2020. If New York’s outstanding balance is not fully repaid by November 10, … fund will require federal tax increases that may be burdensome to small businesses and could hinder the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… 25 years, with more than half the losses coming from New York City, according to a report released today by State … a devastating impact on the construction industry in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “The sector started back up last … said Carlo A. Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, remains unclaimed. I urge current and former Buffalo residents to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the … provides information on how each of the sectors compares with the private sector overall as well as the rest of the … Employment levels will be updated monthly for most sectors with other information updated as new data becomes available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryOpinion 89-44
… during which they did not preside as a village justice and during which they received no moneys for which they are … fact that he has not received any costs, fees, expenses and fines during any month to the state comptroller within … specifically requires an acting village justice to report and pay over moneys to the State Comptroller. Nonetheless, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued individual reports for the following municipalities: City of Auburn , Town of … , Town of Woodbury Executive Summary More than one in four adults in the United States have some type of … serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2023. IDAs reported 215 new projects, of which the Finger Lakes had the most of any region at 44 projects, followed by … of any region with $2.4 billion, followed by the Finger Lakes ($1.8 billion), Long Island ($1.4 billion), and Western …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed. We also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6.pdfEnacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2024-25
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2024-25 is projected to total $227.2 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2024-25.pdfJustice Court Fund Reporting
The Office of the State Comptroller is replacing the Justice Court Fund Internet Report (JCFIR) with a new Justice Court Fund Reporting (JCR) application to collect the monthly court activities. Come learn about the new system’s features and how to access and navigate reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-court-fund-reporting-042424.pdfBrentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with IT security awareness training and IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brentwood-union-free-school-district-2023-83.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfEnacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2023-24
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2023-24 is projected to total $223.9 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2023-24.pdfNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… Spotlight on New York City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in … percent), with the majority of those households located in New York City (63 percent of all State renter households). … 15 percent behind on rent payments at the end of June New York City not only houses the majority of the States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-city