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Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2021-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n7-response.pdfA Review of NYC Capital Project Delivery
The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital project delivery.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2025.pdfMedicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfDisruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Executive Budget
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe fiscal impact on New York State, and the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 demonstrates the need for additional federal assistance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2021-22.pdfEstate Hold Harmless Form
In consideration of the payment of this claim, the Estate will reimburse to the Office of the State Comptroller and the State of New York the amount due to any
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/estate-hold-harmless.pdfCorporate Claim Error or Reimbursement Application
In consideration of the payment of this claim, I/we will reimburse to the Office of the State Comptroller and the State of New York the amount due to any additi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/corporate-claim-error-reimbursement-application.pdfOrganization Hold Harmless Form
In consideration of the payment of this claim, I/we will reimburse to the Office of the State Comptroller and the State of New York the amount due to any additi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/organization-hold-harmless.pdfDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… The second round of scoring designated 10 school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 27 in “moderate fiscal stress” and 53 as “susceptible to fiscal … stress.” Last year, a total of 87 districts were listed in fiscal stress. “School districts are the hearts of many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… each week to the Hamptons, Fire Island, Montauk, Long Beach, and other tourist destinations such as beaches, golf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1594
… programs. Affected Employees Employees who participate in pre-tax transit and pre-tax parking programs. Background … to be contributed on a post-tax basis. CUNY and GOER, in cooperation with OSC, have established pre and post-tax … with a bi-weekly pay cycle. Employees participating in the pre-tax programs will have deductions taken from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1594-new-control-d-report-pre-and-post-tax-transit-and-pre-and-post-taxOpinion 99-12
… of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to consolidate) -- Extension (spreading costs of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to extend) WATER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (spreading costs … of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to consolidate) -- Extension (spreading costs of debt over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… July 31. This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have … Buffalo, Corning, Hornell, Lackawanna, Long Beach, Olean, Rochester, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and White … fiscal stress” category. A total of 101 municipalities and school districts have been classified in some level of fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesOpinion 96-16
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … to referendum, unless expressly authorized or required to do so by State statute). Further, it is our opinion that such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the … nationwide to plan for the unthinkable. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… Municipalities and school districts face growing challenges to keep pace with … cut refuse collection by $79.3 million. The number of school districts originally planning to ask taxpayers to … and released reports on a variety of issues such as school district revenue challenges, sales tax collections, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Another submitted unpaid food costs from a prior vendor as part of its contract invoice so that the outstanding vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Morris-Eaton Central School District , Oriskany Central School District and the Vestal Central School District . "In today's fiscal … limit. In addition, three of the district's reserve funds did not have adequate support and plans for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … bail amounts were understated for the current justices by approximately $60,000. Town of Ontario – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits