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DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Arlington Terrace/North Shore on Staten Island and York Hill in Manhattan. Hazardous or Unsafe Conditions Found … building façade conditions were also observed. York Hill: Mold, water leaks and rusting were found in apartments … HPD and several Mitchell-Lama developments, including York Hill in my district,” State Senator Liz Krueger said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… While CPSS management states these reports do not need to match because they are only for internal use, information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. … to a federal program which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and … for four purchases which included 140 pieces of DME worth $312,644. The audit notes that the Department of … New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of … 2023. About the Program One key indicator of the overall health of a population is its occurrence of maternal … result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s health, including postpartum depression and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is effectively overseeing the development and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the Office of … controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 systems is adequately secured and conforms with the format and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … and was therefore not included in the analysis. As of SFY 2025, state appropriations for RTA included $160 million for … counties. Those funds totaled $468.5 million through SFY 2025. In the aggregate, amounts counties have been approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… member firms. Weakness in the global economy, particularly China, and concerns over the timing of the Federal Reserve’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial … Comptroller (OSC) until after we asked about it. During our review of these funds, we determined that disbursements … of financial operations. Department officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyRochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… The School Board (Board) contracted with a management company (Company) to provide management services. The contract states the Company will facilitate the School’s procurement of IT assets … for IT assets The Schools written agreement with the Company did not explic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… the use of professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. For example, professional services can include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… School districts (districts) periodically seek competition for certain goods and services which are anticipated by the … is unable to provide precise quantity requirements for a particular project due to indeterminate needs … (Board) designated a purchasing agent to be responsible for overseeing the District’s purchasing function. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147State Agencies Bulletin No. 2378
… amount is $330 per infraction. OSC reserves the right to pass along any penalties imposed by the IRS to any State … Number in PayServ Employee’s Name in PayServ Reason Why SSN Not Verified. Reasons provided by SSA may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2378-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdf2022 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2022.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfSingle/Sole Source Award - C001044, Amendment #3
On September 29, 2023, the Bureau of Contracts approved a request for exemption from giving notice in the New York State Contract Reporter for an amendment to Contract C001044 with Experis US LLC for Oracle Staff Augmentation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/c001044-3-single-sole-source-ad.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdf