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Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 15, 2011 determined that Metropolitan … (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have established systems of … and maintenance. While inspections were usually performed on time, there was still an opportunity for improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… In addition, an unannounced floor check at the Tarrytown Station found a conductor not at his station when a passenger train came through. DiNapoli recommended that Metro-North: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety … 30 projects were delayed because no one was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring … Authoritys New York City Transit Transit needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… measure of industry profitability) may not exceed the level of 2013, according to a report issued by New York … has shed 10,500 jobs in New York City, including 2,600 lost from August 2013 through August 2014, and has not … the number in California, which has the second-highest level of securities industry employment in the nation. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… Securities industry profits totaled $12.3 billion in the first half of 2017, one-third higher than the $9.3 billion earned in the same period last year, putting Wall St. on pace for a second consecutive … Securities industry profits totaled $123 billion in the first half of 2017 onethird higher than the $93 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, … of records that supports its code enforcement activities. Buildings that contain an area of public assembly must be inspected each year, while all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Comptroller’s (OSC) Quick Contracting Program for construction contracts, the State agency must provide a … Guidance on requirements for Quick Contracting for non-construction contracts is provided in XI.6.A Quick … the State Comptrollers OSC Quick Contracting Program for construction contracts the State agency must provide a formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… its monitoring of casinos, especially with its failure to collect millions in oversight fees from casinos, according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller … collect all oversight charges that casinos are supposed to cover,” DiNapoli said. “The commission has made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… Determine whether the Town of Gardiner (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections … accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded and reported collections accurately; … whether the Town of Gardiner Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New … on an overall basis, the Department consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue … Interest Department of Motor Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… from the New York state retirement system that they will be caught and prosecuted no matter where they live,” DiNapoli … of his father’s death until three years later and instead used his father’s debit card to steal $79,0845.59 in benefits … 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/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… compel dam owners to correct the deficiencies identified and its internal policy for inspection frequency was not … nine prior audit recommendations, six were implemented, and three were partially implemented. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. The average drop for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption; and 2,052 payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino (Resorts) opened adjacent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followComptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program
… and exempted contracts, which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. 2025: Passed by the Assembly Prohibits Campaign Contributions by Certain … Archived Legislation items from the 202324 Session proposed by Comptroller DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislationSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… We sampled devices at four section locations (Pelham, Howard Beach, Compressors, and New Technology-East New York). … equipment within the required intervals. For example, at Howard Beach and Pelham, 450 of the 1,280 MIT activities (35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… Free School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … 115 of the 178 (65 percent) water outlets we identified at select areas, that students, staff and the public may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… report Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Ve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… The state has made progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, … but more than one million, or 13.8%, of households do not have access or a subscription to home broadband … The state has made progress in making highspeed connections available to New Yorkers ranking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadband