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State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State … to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycReal Property Dispositions
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: evaluated properties … from the sales of real property. Background The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) was established in 1921 with a wide-ranging … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey evaluated properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing … January 4, 2016. Background The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of affordable low- and moderate-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and … January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. Background The Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) is an administrative … To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New York City Transit performs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesCase Management
… New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible seniors. … with certain functional limitations may be eligible for case management to ensure access to appropriate services, … of life. DFTA reported over 39,000 seniors received case management services in City fiscal year 2022. DFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit … (Report 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with … are used for drinking, bathing, and recreation. As the State’s environmental regulatory agency, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2022-F-8) The initial audit determined that weaknesses in key management controls, including communication, … DSNY’s ability to address ongoing cleanliness problems on New York City streets and sidewalks efficiently and … under the plan was allocated to community-based services (CBS), serving more than 111,000 individuals. This audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or housing costs. To qualify for these benefits, such as Supplemental Security … if certain conditions are met. This program gives families and individuals with disabilities some peace of mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," … more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the state. Some counties in this region also countered statewide … healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during … of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. Promote supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring Tool , which launched in November … 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool uses the performance indicators … indicators are defined by the city as necessary for an agency’s operations. Twelve agencies delivered improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… as of September 2025, of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a … and a history of hospitalizations or violence participate in community-based services appropriate to their needs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… the Department of Health (Department) is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program … in creating programs to address lead-poisoning prevention requirements and provide case management and follow-up … and Prevention in 2012. The fact that the number of BLL tests requiring follow-up services under the standard in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programEco News - April 2024
Over the last year, my office has conducted audits of the State’s air quality monitoring, the MTA’s preparedness for extreme weather events, the security of our water supply and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/eco-newsletter-2024.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2016
… P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,636 contracts valued at $1.99 billion and approved nearly 2.2 million payments worth nearly $10.3 billion in May. His office also rejected 176 contracts and related transactions valued at $180 million and … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1636 contracts valued at $199 billion and approved nearly 22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2016Tuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving … The two other students had completed online study from a private school located in another state. Additional incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… and public authorities to purchase increasing amounts of energy from renewable sources. Background Executive Order 111 … State agencies and certain public authorities to be more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementation