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DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… also announced EVolve NY, a $250 million project to put high-speed chargers at airports and along major highways. … are not located where they’re most needed. Counties with high numbers of EVs have relatively few charging stations, while some counties have few EVs but a high number of charging ports. Suffolk County has 7,916 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply as schools transitioned … learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent … the 2022-23 school year (SY). The rates were highest for high school students at 34.1%, 7.6 percentage points higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… licensed capacity information OCFS used to determine grant awards and the child care providers’ actual enrollment. OCFS … the capacity information OCFS used to determine grant awards and actual enrollment of children was especially … footage per child). Auditors found that 45 of the 73 grant awards reviewed would have been a total of $1.09 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, … The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of … Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53 between 2016 and 2022 jumping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… While all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico participate in the federal PARIS match, not all of them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… an annual audit of her records. Town of Guilderland – Golf Course Collections (Albany County) Collections at the golf course were properly accounted for and deposited timely and … images. Further, while the board annually contracts with a certified public accounting firm to perform an annual audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) … is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) or the Department of Labor’s rules, but ERISA … are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider ESG risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Officials with the Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency (FIDA) made a series of financial and … for the FIDA, the FURA and the Village of Fairport Local Development Company (FLDC) – three entities which have been … the Village of Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED). “These audits reveal significant issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… corporations pledged to fight against racial injustice. Many companies have taken steps to back their promises, but … on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. The proposal was … the racial equity impacts and potential risks arising from its policies, practices and products. Racial equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsSaranac Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-139)
… operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021, to … four bank and three investment accounts that were open during the audit period. In addition, for all five … required AFR each year. The Treasurer did not prepare or file the District’s AFRs for the 2020 through 2024 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/saranac-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-139DiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… population also increased from 2000 to 2023, even as this rate was little changed nationally. In all five … expanded services were funded by the city in CFY 2025, but this funding drops off in CFY 2026. Spending at DFTA rose at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… business growth as overall population, commuters and foot traffic declined. Industry trends supported a rise in very … in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic Related Reports The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 The Technology Sector in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… of the required representatives on their safety teams. The 15th district is private and not subject to the SAVE Act. SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningState 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 Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … resources and oversight are directed toward track and rail car maintenance; Review the FRA’s Action Plan for the Safe … billion dollar burdens on taxpayers and communities after an accident,” said Roger Downs, conservation director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 92-36
… . General Municipal Law, §207-c[1], relating to payment of salary or wages to members of a police force of "any county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 2001-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … on the accumulation of points in another category. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the criteria, … (emphasis added). In view of the mandatory language in this provision, we believe it is clear that the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … justice those who prey on the public, and protecting the best interests of children and families of this state." The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicSelected Management and Operations Practices
… businesses later declined the contracts. In June 2015, this resulted in an overstatement of job commitments reported … disposed of during the reporting period. For purposes of this audit, personal property is all property other than real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practices