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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same … year and personal income tax collections are falling short of what was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… Fund's portfolio have adopted the Fund's request to disclose their political spending. As a result, the Fund … United was handed down five years ago, we've worked to convince our portfolio companies and fellow shareholders that it's in their own interest to let daylight shine on corporate political spending," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up) (2021-F-16)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26), issued July 23, 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f16.pdfNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… Investments and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the … recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. In February, the … green bonds and affordable housing. The Nuveen investment is a bond strategy that invests across a variety of areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… million for gaming revenue distributions from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign and Del Lago casinos to 26 local … $11.4 million to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $1.4 million to HNTB New York Engineering … and Architecture PC for engineering services for the New NY Bridge Project. Payment Rejections and Other Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryMetropolitan Transportation Authority – New York City Transit: Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2016-S-26)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit established and implemented training and retraining programs for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s26.pdfEconomic Impact of Tariffs – Federal Funding and New York
… goods more expensive to U.S. consumers. Over the course of 2025, tariff levels were in flux; 43 executive orders were … and to almost one-half of New York’s trading partners in 2025. Among the highest declines were in exports to Canada, … Prices in 2025,” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, October 15, 2025. 15 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/economic-impact-tariffsLindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… totaling $130,568 were not recorded in a collection log. Employees made 25 deposits totaling $29,639 between 11 … the month being reported. Key Recommendations Maintain a log which records the date, amount and payor of program funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-collections-2024m-24Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-172)
… March 26, 2014. Background The Margaretville Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the … Department is affiliated with the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District (District) and provides fire protection services to the District. The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/margaretville-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsChenango Forks Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-98)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 26, 2014. … The Chenango Forks Central School District is located in the Towns of Barker, Chenango, Fenton, Maine and Triangle … budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $30.5 million. Key Findings The Board-adopted budgets for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/chenango-forks-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-98About this Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… fills an information need not met by the traditional, more detailed financial reports issued by the Office of the … was honored for the 26th year when it received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial … from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 2022 Financial Condition Report . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/about-reportErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… the Board after the employee began work. Properly monitor hours worked by PTEs . Two PTEs worked in excess of the … a timesheet or provided adequate documentation to support hours paid; six of the 26 PTEs reviewed did not maintain … PTEs complete and submit signed timesheets to support hours worked. BOCES officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollFairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… are made and ensure that a Library official certifies the payroll before it is processed. Develop a long-term plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Levy and Surendra Kumar were entrusted with money meant to enrich the lives of students with disabilities; instead, … of the Trials and Investigations Division. The charges against the defendants are merely accusations, and the … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… admitted gassing up at the VFA pump and using his chief’s truck for his business. Based on DiNapoli’s audit and … previously suspended related to the proposed sale of a VFA truck for $3,000 without permission. His charges were limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… nature of billions of dollars in settlement proceeds, it is important to closely monitor results as the year … than the latest projections. This year-over-year increase is primarily due to large estate tax collections received in … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportWilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… limit and maintaining excess reserves, real property taxes may have been higher than necessary. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … The Board consistently overestimated appropriations in the 2018-19 through 2020-21 budgets by a total of $3.7 … realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… van accessible parking spaces. 25 components at the Senior Center, such as accessible parking spaces with access aisles. … at accessible entrances. Three components at the Recycling Center, such as adequate clearance on the latch side of doors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30