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Opinion 2002-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … an amendment to a service award program which would add or change any of the above features, without increasing the cost … program. 3 In view of the above conclusion, we need not address the remaining questions posed for our consideration. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… - State Education Department For more information New York State Education Department New York State Education Department Office of Professions’ New York State School Boards Association New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… occupations as those for which the projected annual openings exceed the state median of 256. During the 2018-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortMaternal Health
… and preventability; report findings, recommendations, and best practices to DOH’s Commissioner; and issue a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has over 13,000 fewer jobs … of our economy.” Consumer spending on higher education in the state totaled $15.7 billion and spending on research … (R&D) by colleges and universities totaled $8.3 billion in 2022. New York ranks third nationally for consumer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … that ORDA did not have any data published to the state’s Open Data website. In addition, it did not designate a data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… to use aspects of the FTC’s enforcement process (such as strategies to make the best use of Registry data) to enhance … Evaluate the potential for using FTC resources and strategies (including expanded use of the FTC’s free investigative capabilities) and consumer-friendly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance … is an increasingly urgent risk facing all investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Funds (Genesee County) District officials did not properly account for all extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… and information provided by ITS through April 29, 2019. About the Program ITS provides statewide IT strategic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts on hybrid learning models during the 2020-21 school year. A … particularly for therapies that require hands-on, face-to-face interaction or specialized equipment. New … gaps that predated the pandemic are likely to widen. On 2019 Grade 3-8 English Language Arts state assessments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… that tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers. Audit Summary The Board … for payment. Sixteen disbursements totaling $32,100 in which the amount approved on the Board-approved abstract … match the amount disbursed on the canceled check image. In addition, we reviewed 123 of these disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… the Governor and Legislature agreed to the Infrastructure Investment Act, which authorized five state agencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has … rate. Perform a cost-benefit analysis Now that you know what your current situation costs, you should perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… contract (Contract), negotiated and entered into on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for … private repair shops for parts and/or service, depending on the vehicle type and service needed. As of March 2020, the … private repair shops. Instead, officials rely on the Contractor to monitor service costs and are likely not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses