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DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The hotel industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists … The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryXIX.2.C Project Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… each activity should be used with a project can be found in the section below titled Statewide Standard Activities . … for the specific project. Establishing an Activity in the Project Guide To establish an activity, see … name of the activity(s) being created, which will be used in conjugation with the Project Id. Enter the name or accept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2c-project-activitiesDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by New York … deficient" locally-owned bridges has declined in recent years. But concerns about how local governments … mostly counties, own 8,834 out of 17,462 bridges in the state. These bridges carry average daily traffic of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political … Nonprofit executive Anna Mendez was sentenced for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s schools are adequately preventing, and are prepared to … schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks of serious communicable diseases. The … These audits generally include those schools with CI rates below 90 percent, along with other locations selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State. The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), … Modernization Program (Program), administered by DHCR in conjunction with HTFC, provides grants to public housing … responsible for ensuring the specified work was performed in a quality manner before approving the final payment on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-citySelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… of Manhattan. The Authority was charged with the duty "to plan, create, coordinate, and maintain a balanced community … retail, and park space within its designated 92-acre site." To accomplish this mission, the Authority incurs … that permit management and the board to identify, plan, and monitor discretionary spending. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingControls Over Revocable Consents
… streets and sidewalks. To obtain this right, the property owner must file a petition for the revocable consent with … required security deposits and certificates of liability insurance from the petitioner. Consents must also be approved … determine whether they require a consent, and notify the owner, where appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/23/controls-over-revocable-consentsControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of … City has addressed the need with a significant increase in capital investment for City-owned shelters to correct … phase. As of April 2019, there were 415 homeless shelters in the City, including 53 owned by the City, subject to DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersWelcome Center and Rest Area Planning and Implementation
… to ensure its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York State – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … on interstate highways. The Rest Area Plan, last issued in July 1998, is the Department’s comprehensive Statewide … our audit fieldwork, several Welcome Centers were opened in fall 2018. Three of them (Western, Capital Region, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/20/welcome-center-and-rest-area-planning-and-implementationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-388
… Downstate Location Stipends. Affected Employees: Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to be paid in Administration 23L for Academic Years 2023-2025. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-388-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-362
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in PSNU – BU08 positions who meet the eligibility criteria … of New York and UUP, provides for a July 2024 increase in Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay. Effective Dates: … Pay will be paid with an effective date of 07/04/2024 in the Administration check date of 07/31/2024. Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-362-july-2024-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… claims against a school district before they are paid or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s powers and … authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate corrective action. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Lawrence Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) … Did the Lawrence Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115Village of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition … services with the most favorable terms and conditions, and in the best interests of taxpayers. Seeking competition also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… scores on municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The latest round of scores announced today identified … six counties, four cities, and nine towns. This release is based on financial information of local governments … Mount Vernon, Rensselaer and Salamanca; and Greene and Ontario counties. Lists Municipalities in Stress for Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by State Comptroller … Facilities Corporation serves a critical role in financing improvements to New York’s water … it the largest revolving fund program to protect water in the nation but there is a daunting backlog of local water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1745
… Employees and New York State employees who are enrolled in the New York State Employees Retirement System (ERS) … NYSLRS is preparing to roll out a new information system in May, 2019. NYSLRS will begin receiving job, biographical, … date and contribution rate on the Retirement Plans page in PayServ for existing members, mandatory members reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1745-payserv-updates-resulting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… AccuMED, a manufacturer located in Buffalo, has generated an estimated $9 million investment … today. The investment was made through the Fund’s In-State Private Equity Program, which is designed to make profitable investments in New York State-based companies. “This investment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fund