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DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting … and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… equipment, including Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an … because of staff reductions, and that the large increase in security equipment further reduced its ability to conduct … not indicated” for 53 repairs and “Other” for 41 repairs. In one instance, an order to repair a CCTV system was created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in business and property tax collections. But potential … and federal policy shifts have led to a steady reduction in the number of asylum seekers entering and remaining in the city’s care in the current fiscal year. This decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cost Up to $61 Million Daily in Lost Economic Activity
… New York City with the approach of Memorial Day, summer holidays and the tourism season. While it is primarily a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cost-61-million-daily-lost-economic-activitySpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … The district also borrowed project funds early, resulting in about $89,000 in unnecessary additional interest costs, … inappropriate, unnecessary and unauthorized software from being installed on district computers. As a result, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… “Dunkirk City, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious … innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesIT Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general a business continuity plan focuses on strategies … sustaining an organizations critical business processes in the event of a disruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/it-contingency-planningDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
… in honor of Italian Heritage Month on Oct 23 in Tuckahoe NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-italian-heritage-celebrationTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk did not: … form of payment. Make deposits of all collections intact, in a timely manner. Maintain payment stubs and postmarked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/03/town-waterford-town-clerk-collections-2018m-265State Agencies Bulletin No. 1219
… Purpose To notify agencies of the process in PS Query for renaming and designating queries to be included in the upgrade Affected Employees All PS Query users … and Private queries to identify the queries to be included in the upgrade. The queries to be included in the upgrade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1219-preparing-queries-payserv-upgrade-peoplesoft-v89-v91DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… USA, FairPoint Communications Inc. and Rochester Gas & Electric Co. (RG&E). The PSC, through the Department of … Service (DPS), regulates 650 utilities responsible for electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… Program is carrying out its responsibilities under the law, including adequately advocating for the needs of the … establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the … both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, individually and as successors-in-interest to Mobil Oil Corporation and Mobil Corporation, … Fund, DiNapoli is empowered under the state’s Oil Spill Law to recover all costs incurred by the Oil Spill Fund for … for remediation of the oldest of the spill locations in 1989. Remediation efforts occurred under the supervision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in the procurement of paper ballots to avoid millions of dollars in unnecessary costs. The ballot procurement processes used … for printing services in excess of $5,000, as state law requires. A state-issued travel card was used to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOversight of Public Water Systems
… is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the … Protection Agency (EPA) established the public water system (PWS) supervision program under the authority of … is providing effective oversight of the States public water systems to ensure water is suitable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… the City employed 98 people and paid them $6.2 million in gross wages. During this period, 17 full-time employees … payments totaling $37,118 were inconsistent with language in the City’s employee handbook or collective bargaining … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and standards are included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… determined that estimated revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations were overestimated in the general fund, resulting in operating surpluses … treasurer within the timeframes established by state law. The tax collector did not remit taxes totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1259
… Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and … Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law; and Assigned to carry a firearm; and Successfully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1259-2012-2013-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… These changes followed the former President’s departure in December 2023. From January 1, 2023 through March 31, … deposits totaling $2,180 with correct dates or amounts in the computerized accounting software. Record 104 … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and standards are included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122