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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
Determine whether the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-s9-21-24.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) 2025-F-10
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f10.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree (a class D felony), and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (a class E felony). As part of their guilty pleas, Ross and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real property management, or other activities and functions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical … fiscal challenges and shrinking debt capacity, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … billions in taxes and fees into a fund that was created to keep our roads and bridges in good repair. Now, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… its transit assets (e.g. bridges, tunnels, commuter rail cars, subway cars, signals and stations) to determine their condition. The … of the subway system has improved since 1982. Subway cars now travel, on average, 150,000 miles between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at least 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants allegedly took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $1.6 billion primarily from federal sources) … but $548.3 million higher than the latest projection. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… New York’s school districts have faced major fluctuations in their … to the financial pressures on local governments and school districts across the state. “School districts are caught in a financial bind and are … New Yorks school districts have faced major fluctuations in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… auditors met with Shorefront officials in January 2014, the officials said they took corrective action to … posted a total of 72 hours to time sheets for January 20, 2014 through February 14, 2014 and he faxed the time sheets to the COO. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower … growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job growth, … balanced but there are risks including proposed drops in state assistance potential federal budget cuts and slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… of the 601 school districts that reported, indicated that they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 … calculations using the state’s school tax cap formula show they will be able to levy a total of $19.4 billion in … the school budget and state budget processes, districts can still modify their submissions to the Comptroller. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… were $3.1 billion higher than those through September 2023, primarily driven by the Personal Income Tax (PIT) … and $2.9 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2023-24, reflecting, in part, the impact of wage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State … Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was … for your actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County District Attorney Carville and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kOpinion 91-24
… be financed by the county in the same manner as other operation and maintenance costs incurred by the district. … to contracts may properly include those capital and operation and maintenance costs attributable to the provision … contract would be financed in the same manner as the other operation and maintenance costs incurred by the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24