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Property Tax Exemptions
This report examines the amount and variety of property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-tax-exemptions.pdfElevator Safety (Follow-Up) (2019-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Elevator Safety (Report 2017-N-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f22_0.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Enacted Budget, April 2019
This year’s State budget process was complicated by December and January tax revenues falling billions of dollars short of expectations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2019-20.pdfOutstanding Violations (Follow-Up) (2014-F-13)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Outstanding Violations (Report 2010-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f13.pdfReal Property Portfolio (Follow-Up) (2017-F-16)
To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Real Property Portfolio (2013-S-23).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17f16.pdfLimnes Contract Rejection Letter
Comptroller's rejection letter of Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/limnes-contract-rejection.pdfSUNY Tuition: Low Out-of-State Tuition Results in Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue, September 2009
The State University of New York (SUNY) system represents an excellent value to its many students, regardless of resident status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-suny-tuition-2009.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers: Olympic Regional Development Authority, March 2013
This profile is part of Comptroller DiNapoli’s continuing effort to improve the accountability and transparency of New York’s public authorities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-orda-2013.pdfComplaint Processing (Follow-Up) (2024-F-8)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f8.pdfMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance ( 2016-S-79 ). Background The Department of State’s (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… is potentially putting patients' health and safety at risk," DiNapoli said. "SED has taken steps to improve the … law prevented auditors from independently determining what led to the delayed investigations. However, SED … moral character standard. Unlike 40 other states, New York does not require fingerprinting or background checks as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single adult and adult family … records are adequately maintained. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2014 through September 14, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… the following statement regarding the arrest of Terry Williams for alleged theft of fuel from the Town of … by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by taking, for his own … my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to light and he will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of water district financial operations and IT controls for the period January 1, 2015 through April 12, 2017. … of revenues, expenditures and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, … putting unwanted calls on mute." The New York State Do Not Call Law allows consumers to register their mobile and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
Staten Island is setting population business and employment records according to a report on the boroughs economy released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressOrange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… approximately $756 million, of which the Department of Social Services’ budget totaled approximately $236 million. … Orange County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring and Payments 2014M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80City of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (2017M-228)
… paid and to determine whether cash receipts from the Community Activity Center were properly accounted for during the period January … expenditures totaled approximately $1.55 million and Community Activity Center cash receipts totaled $196,000. Key … City of Sherrill Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts 2017M228 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/22/city-sherrill-payroll-and-community-activity-center-cash-receipts-2017m-228Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… 1, 2015 through April 13, 2017. Background The Village of New Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster County and has a population of … Village of New Paltz Internal Controls Over Building Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… and debt service costs for the joint sewage transmission system. Parks officials are concerned about the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162