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Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables … totaling more than $7 billion. Key Findings Although DOF has controls for matching payments to receivables and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… and their data. In 2020, the Department adopted Part 121 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (Part 121), which implements Section 2-d of the Education Law and … districts’ compliance with other key requirements of Part 121. The Department has not completed a data classification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… to the people of the State. It generates, transmits, and sells electricity. NYPA’s primary customers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and … 31, 2016. We extended our review of Court operations back to August 1, 2013 and forward through November 30, 2016. … totaling $3,435 were collected and deposited but payments to the Clerk-Treasurer and reported to the Justice Court Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152Exxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… expect from the oil and gas majors," said Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April 3, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The Board must provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
We conducted an audit of the Districts financial management procedures and issued a report in February 2017 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for the Boards review and consideration We returned to the District in July 2024 to conduct an audit followup review Our followup rev
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… to fake news, hate speech and sexual harassment if these companies cannot enforce their own user agreements," DiNapoli said. "Unless safeguards are in place, the companies are at risk of financial losses, lawsuits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers where they are most needed by New York’s nearly … The state’s plan for increasing the number of public EV charging stations was meant to spur increased use of EVs, … public charging stations, 1.2% of the total and just one charger for every 2,639 electric cars. Nassau County has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… of IPEs (90 days after eligibility date), or annual reviews of IPEs, which are required by federal law and SED … 35 had IPE’s that were completed late. 47 had late annual reviews. For example, one participant’s eligibility was … determinations and IPE finalizations. However, annual reviews are still not being conducted on time. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and 95 One-Stop Career Centers, offers WFD programs and services to address … availability, and the number of potential users per career center as potential barriers to accessing WFD programs … Twenty-four of the state’s rural counties have just one career center, and two counties – Greene and Hamilton – have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as … for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according … Entering July 2022, transit ridership continued to lag at the low end of MTA’s projections, forcing it to revise … structural budget imbalance is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… 26 years in 2022, up from 20 years in 2013. Replacing the oldest cars, which are over 40 years old and break down at … capital funds in recent years. LIRR’s replacement of its oldest cars with M9 cars has run into delays and performance … in Oct. 2023. The MTA’s plan to continue replacing its oldest cars and expand the LIRR fleet should support service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… “New York taxpayers generously use tax-check offs to donate their money to help others,” DiNapoli said. “State … contributions declined by 9 percent. The Return a Gift to Wildlife Fund led in the number of contributions, with more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… pre-pandemic budget plan. This increased funding is for street homeless programs and shelters ($303 million), … enrichment programs (Summer Rising, $101 million), more Fair Fares public transportation discounts for low-income New … implications of the pandemic. Report Pandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities Related Reports Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making … housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New Yorkers find housing by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax … threemonth period last year according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431.1
… agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in … employed at the NYSSD may be eligible for an American Sign Language Proficiency stipend equal to $2,500.00 each … School Year. Eligibility Criteria: NYSSD American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency Stipend Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24311-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… improved in August, year over year, after being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in October. Data Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-august