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DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter

… of New York – a bond sale of up to $17 million of fixed rate tax-exempt and/or taxable bonds for the month of … Authority – a bond sale of up to $500 million in fixed rate tax-exempt bonds for the month of February and a note sale of up to $700 million in fixed rate tax-exempt notes for the month of March. New York City …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarter

Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State

… housing modernization program run by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in … construction contracts, questionable contractor selections and contract changes that led to significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait years for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-state

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… cybersecurity training. Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (Erie County) The building selected by the board appears to meet all of the … not completed. As a result, the board paid more for the building than the appraised value. Islip Union Free School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

Selected Performance Measures (2018-S-18) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18-response.pdf

Selected Performance Measures (2018-S-18)

To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18.pdf

Opinion 89-4

… that one of the town councilmen is a member of that bank's advisory board. You further indicate that, while the second … depository, the councilman who is a member of that bank's advisory board would have an interest in that designation if, as a member of the advisory board, the councilman is an officer, employee or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central Valley … to the warrant prior to issuance. Consequently, there is an increased risk that improper disbursements or payment … As a result, the district cannot properly account for how much fuel is pumped into specific vehicles and by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

Opinion 93-33

… outside the municipality) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice of annual meeting) … meet the requirements of General Construction Law, §60(a) and Public Officers Law, §70-a. If the newspaper also has a … even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. You ask …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33

Housing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for Veterans  (Report  2011-N-3 ). … (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in Manhattan (Hamilton House and Clinton Towers) filled … of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Housing Preferences for Veterans …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-follow

Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018

… Vehicles (Department) incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for … they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicle

30% New York State Initiative

… Cooperative Extension and AGM and found four instances (13%) where support for total annual food costs was not found …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiative

Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)

… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Report  2018-S-58 ). About the Program … To assess the extent of implementation of the six …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-follow

Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… the traveling employee or the extra traveler. If the room rate is higher than it would have been if the employee was … alone (i.e., upgrading from a $128 single-occupancy room rate to a $168 double-occupancy room rate), the employee may only be reimbursed for the single …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expenses

Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)

… ambulance service? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April 4, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021 to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I hope these six … Or file a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us ; or mail a complaint to: Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-director

DiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints

… requests in their neighborhood and help identify where resources may be needed. Along with the new tool, DiNapoli … are heaviest by type and location should make it easier for advocates, agency officials and policymakers to identify neighborhoods that need help or where resources should be focused.”  As measured through NYC311 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaints

DiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short

… State tax collections through the first 10 months of the state’s fiscal year rose 1 percent from last year to … $367.3 million below the state’s latest estimates because of lower than expected Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, … this year, but last month’s tax collections fell short of expectations,” DiNapoli said. “With two months left in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-short

XIV.7 Monitoring Payments Made to Vendors – XIV. Special Procedures

… from the voucher: Vendor ID Vendor Location Vendor Name Bank Code Bank Account Code AP Business Unit Voucher ID Federal … HelpDesk at (518) 474-4868. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/20/2012 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv7-monitoring-payments-made-vendors

Seized Assets Program (Follow-Up)

… implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). … implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report Seized Assets Program 2013S46 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-follow

Medicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … Determine extent of implementation of the 2 recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-overpayments-out-state-ambulatory-surgery-services-follow