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Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/jamestown.pdfPublic Authority Procurement
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Public Authority Procurement – A.8504 (Paulin) – Requires public authorities to comply with certain provisions of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-authority-procurementFighting Public Corruption
… DiNapoli is committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigationsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent from the previous year to $37600 as of June 2020 according to newly available data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Unclaimed Condemnation Awards
Any monies held by or owing by a public corporation or any other corporation for the payment of a condemnation proceedings award and that have remained unclaime
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/condemnation-awards.pdfDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… only legitimate refunds are paid." DiNapoli's office audits New York state personal income tax refunds prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… receiving someone else’s Social Security benefits. I am gratified by the State Comptroller’s pursuit of justice in … System that the body of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsOpinion 88-36
… You ask if a sheriff is personally responsible for cash shortages occurring in his department. You also ask if … employees of a sheriff's department can be held liable for cash shortages in department funds caused by their wrongful … necessary moneys to a proper account from unappropriated cash surplus, contingency funds or from other legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities … bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York City, Buffalo, Yonkers, Erie County and Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … the defendant assumed her deceased father’s identity for personal gain,” Soares said. “I hope this resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 percent in the first quarter compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … reported and meet SED requirements for reimbursement. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… under management and more than $1 billion in ExxonMobil shares. ExxonMobil’s stated position is that it is highly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… of any crimes committed by Gulnick while he served in his government role, but did find weaknesses in county procedures that could leave it vulnerable to fraud, … no evidence that the former Commissioner committed fraud in his public position,” DiNapoli said. “Despite this, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsState Contracts by the Numbers
… … View breakdown of State contracts by agencyauthority or type …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/by-the-numbersOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 2.5 million public school students statewide. To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … While some funding has been unfrozen, it is unclear how much the state and local governments and state residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states