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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed … and 8.8 million received payments under CRTR. In both cases, about one in five payments was made to families with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… the Executive Budget is opaque about how these federal funds will be used, as explained in greater detail in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on arts and cultural institutions in New York City. Recent news of plans to reopen Broadway theaters in September may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game play. The New York State Gaming Commission permits … (more instances are included in the audit): For a hockey game on Nov. 23, 2018, the board chairman received six … The OTB had no record of who actually attended the game. However, the bill for concessions was $1,167, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials properly approved and monitored projects with appropriate and measurable goals and took action when goals were not met. Key Findings The Board and … the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency GCIDA Board of Directors Board and officials properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Pine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, … School District Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings 2012M238 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationTown 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-172Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… numerous invoices to inflate their bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over $200,000,” … as part of our joint task force to root out corruption in New York.” “These greedy contractors sought to profit by … charged with multiple felonies including grand larceny in the second degree, falsifying business records and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate to protect District information technology (IT) systems and … Central School District District officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Fairport Central School District is located in the Town of Perinton, in Monroe County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in … District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions in … and student information applications. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… Hannibal Fire Company to pay for construction of a go-kart track on its property. He claimed it would help raise money … dues, concessions, and rentals, were to go toward track operation and maintenance. An audit by DiNapoli’s … that Chris Emmons kept over $9,662 from the go-kart track. Additionally, when questioned, Chris Emmons produced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… been serving the Town of Hempstead since 1999. She was the first Democrat elected to the board since 1905. As senior … diverse legislative districts in the nation. During her first legislative session, Cruz led on many historic pieces … during the 2016 election. Smikle was also a senior aide to Hillary Clinton during her first campaign for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) … failures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it that way,” DiNapoli said. … The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation DEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Report Looks at New York City Metro Area's Import and Export Economies
… large oil and gas exports. The metropolitan area’s largest export trading partners are Canada and Switzerland, each of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-report-looks-new-york-city-metro-areas-import-and-export-economiesIsland Trees Union Free School District – Inventorying and Monitoring Capital Assets (2024M-145)
… School District (District) officials maintained complete and accurate inventory records for and monitored the District’s capital assets. Key Findings District officials did not accurately and completely record and account for all capital assets we … School District District officials maintained complete and accurate inventory records for and monitored the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/island-trees-union-free-school-district-inventorying-and-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnick