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DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition

… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … local oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters. In New York City, the Department of Homeless Services serves …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-condition

DiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing

… & Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are allowed to exceed CityFHEPS’ maximum rents. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housing

NYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies

… (Fund) is evaluating 28 publicly traded integrated oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … to transition to the emerging net zero economy. “Oil and gas companies face significant and complex economic, … do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated oil and gas companies – including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companies

DiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach

… New Yorkers, have been shortchanged by the nonprofit hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central and elsewhere, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … in the transit system, but the MTA is not doing enough to oversee its own outreach program,’ DiNapoli said. “The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreach

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter

… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar … of the state also saw increases. “Growth in local sales tax collections has moderated, as both personal consumption … was again the largest single contributor to local sales tax growth, and its moderate increase in collections reflects …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarter

“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks

Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdf

Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rockland-county-2023-B23-6-8.pdf

Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, May 2023

Three years removed from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City faces ongoing and new risks to its finances just as the economy has shown signs of slowing.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2024.pdf

Planning for the Long Term: Capital Spending Reform in New York State

Over the past 10 years, NY has spent $63.2 billion to support its capital program. Despite this significant investment, there are many critical capital needs across the State that remain unmet.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/capital-spending-report-nov-2010.pdf

List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress

The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdf

Oversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)

To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdf

Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-14)

To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2021-S-11).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f14.pdf

Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City

The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdf

Lynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)

Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-union-free-school-dsitrict-2022-81.pdf

10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending

The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdf

Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)

To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdf

Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up) (2020-F-22)

To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Report 2018-S-24).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f22.pdf

Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response

To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdf