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A Grade of Incomplete: Persistent Non-Filers of Legally Required Local Government Reports
A relatively small number of local governments are severely delinquent—failing to file for three or more years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-persistent-non-filers-snapshot.pdfDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s … in a student’s life later." New York’s 529 College Savings Program offers two plans, the Direct Plan and the … of the Internal Revenue Code, which authorizes the College Savings Program, was enacted in 1996. New York’s program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of gallons of wastewater per day to purify it for reuse. During sewage overflow events, which may result from heavy … events, such as blocked or broken sewer lines and power outages, untreated or undertreated sewage may be discharged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly served by the failure of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… prior year, which will cost the city $1.2 billion in lost tax revenues in City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2021. “The tourism … the city. Industry Relief and Outlook The most substantial federal relief program to aid businesses was the Paycheck … and hotels (11.7 percent). Significant standalone federal grants programs have also been created for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… mental health staff, including psychiatrists and social workers, but too often this is not the case, DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them according to an audit released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing … accordance with the DelawareChenangoMadisonOtsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services DCMO BOCES purchasing policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … properly performed those duties. Our audit found $15,823 in missing funds. We also found that the former Supervisor: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021 (2021-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21m2.pdfReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County ( Report 2013-S-2 ). Background Our initial report, issued on December 12, 2013, determined that referees did not always … errors. Ten of the 77 referees sampled were not listed on the Part 36 Eligible Fiduciary List as of December 28, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings … are accurately calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of the MTA’s six agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is one of the … were implemented, three were partially implemented, and six were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… adjusted annual basis, 5 percentage points worse than the national figure. The decline was more pronounced in private … hardship, and in many cases at levels exceeding the national average. The one general question asked at the … has been affected overall by the COVID-19 pandemic. Every week the State’s small businesses have consistently exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to … of the pandemic, compared to 31 percent of white workers, 26 percent of black workers, and 21 percent of Hispanics. … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020DiNapoli Releases Report on Pre-Pandemic Migration Trends
… income tax (PIT) filers from 2015 through 2019 reveals New York state resident taxpayers grew at a slower rate than … of the state than moving in, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is … 28,700, or 0.3% of resident taxpayers. Married filers left New York at twice the rate (0.66%) of all filers, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-report-pre-pandemic-migration-trendsGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Moravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2Commack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Harpursville Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-11)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 24 of the 197 (12 percent) water outlets we identified at select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/harpursville-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-11