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DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. OPWDD reported 657 people died from COVID-19, and more than 13,000 contracted the virus in its … a causal relationship between OPWDD’s actions and COVID cases. As explained by the department, certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and … by 2000, and fell further to 19 percent by 2013, remaining at that level in 2014; DiNapoli estimates that in City Fiscal … Wall Streets profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $113 billion the strongest first half since 2011 and may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… most powerful economic engines and a major source of tax revenue, added 2,300 jobs in 2014 (the first job gains since … correction officers The city’s revised ten-year capital strategy totals $83.8 billion through 2025, which is $30 billion (56 percent) larger than the prior strategy released in May 2013. The last time the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), to businesses to … research, renewable energy and recreational facilities).In return for financial assistance, many project owner … sales and use tax exemptions and three were granted mortgage recording tax exemptions. Audit Summary The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought … are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town … by DiNapoli’s office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in … – $36 million (5.1 percent) over the prior year. In 2016, net tax exemptions were up $20 million, nearly 3 percent, … and Long Island ($153 million) regions had the highest net tax exemptions; The Mohawk Valley ($24 million) and North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments. The audit covered the period January 2016 through May 2022. … reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… association for his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes, we are … accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftOffice Real Estate in New York City: A Review of Market Valuation Shifts
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shift to hybrid office work arrangements have raised questions about the health of office commercial real estate and its potential impact on the economy and the finances of governments reliant on its tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2025.pdfCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Information
This guidance document discusses the importance of proper fiscal oversight by local and school district officials during these unprecedented times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cares-act-information-guidance.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - November 2006
Last year, New York City realized (by our estimation) an unprecedented $6.4 billion in unanticipated resources after covering obligatory liabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2007.pdfProxy Voting Report for January 2022 to December 2022
The Office of the State Comptroller engages companies by voting for or against shareholder resolutions, board nominees and other motions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-2022.pdfOgdensburg City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-52)
Determine whether the Ogdensburg City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/ogdensburg-2022-52.pdfProxy Voting Report for January 2021 to December 2021
The Office of the State Comptroller engages companies by voting for or against shareholder resolutions, board nominees and other motions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-2021.pdfSchuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-131)
Determine whether the Schuylerville Central School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/schuylerville-2021-131.pdfArgyle Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-171)
Determine whether the Argyle Central School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/argyle-central-2020-171.pdfProxy Voting Report for January 2020 to December 2020
The Office of the State Comptroller engages companies by voting for or against shareholder resolutions, board nominees and other motions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-2020.pdfNew Legislation Providing Financial and Budgetary Flexibility to Local Governments and School Districts
The purpose of this Legislation is to relieve some of the financial stress experienced by local governments and school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/providing-financial-and-budgetary-flexibility-to-local-governments-and-school-districts.pdfTioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
Determine whether District officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select special education services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/tioga-2020-84.pdf