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DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli highlights the higher education sectors importance to New Yorks local economies and to the states overall economic health
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Spencer (Town) Board (Board) provide adequate oversight of … result, we identified claims being paid without the Board’s knowledge. We reviewed all 647 non-payroll disbursements … disbursements could be made without the Board’s knowledge. Furthermore, when the dollar amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … audits of Center Moriches Free Public Library , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , Village of Liberty , Mount … accountability for the cash receipts process. Town of Harmony – Justice Court (Chautauqua County) Auditors found no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Margaret Garnett. The Attorney General's investigation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ Collections (Onondaga … Town officials did not effectively manage the planning and zoning, and recreation departments’ cash collections. As a … received were deposited. Of the 40 planning and zoning department fees reviewed totaling $73,732, 18 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job gains equaled 222,645 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any local government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of … wireless network connection should be used for financial transactions. If a wireless network must be used, certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… monitor and ensure accountability over its vehicle use and maintenance expenses. The audit covered the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from January 2017 … shops either perform maintenance and service in-house or use the authorized private repair shops for parts and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school … in January 2021. An additional 28% did not receive full or partial related services, such as speech or occupational … New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … As NYS grapples with costeffective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… for strong oversight provisions if New York broadens the authority of the state to enter into public-private partnership (P3) … of public projects. DiNapoli’s recommendations follow the release of a report today examining the benefits and … for strong oversight provisions if New York broadens the authority of the state to enter into publicprivate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) A not-for-profit corporation affiliated with DOE – New York … its best interest and did not follow guidelines and submit a detailed cost breakdown of the services to be provided. Also, the contracts did not include performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… director and head of Mission-Related Investing at Colonial Consulting, focusing on SRI, ESG and impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsPlanning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals better than … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their financial goals in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… Harriet Tubman Residential Center in Cayuga County to CNY Realty Development Co. LLC. Approved a $140,000 contract for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their communities, but without adequate safeguards in … actual capital investments. Annual confirmation letters sent to businesses did not include requests for data needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… cancer survivor, amputee and Board Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) . "This new, … various disability organizations, including members of the National Disability Leadership Alliance, representing some of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste. This audit covered the period from January 1, 2015 … 1.3 million students, with approximately 91,000 faculty and staff. Campuses are located throughout the State, and SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste