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DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The hotel industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists have flocked to … middle-class jobs," said DiNapoli. "While the industry is vulnerable to changes in domestic and international … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … chargebacks to other local governments. If this revenue is not realized, officials will either have to find another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… for buildings statewide. One component of its mission is to design and build facilities for State agencies and … schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function. D&C is generally responsible for managing OGS’ construction … OGS determines that a construction management consultant is needed, OGS solicits bids through a Request for Proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… As AI has been growing and benefiting business, it is also giving rise to a host of unintended consequences. AI … in identifying errors, misuse, and bias. Therefore, it is essential to establish governance structures over AI to ensure that its use is transparent and accurate and does not generate harmful, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water … Prior to final submission of its Plan, each Water System is required under the Law to publish a notice in the area it serves, stating that the proposed Plan is available for review and comment by the public. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… hospitalization. The Law took effect in November 1999 and is reviewed periodically by the Legislature. In January 2022 … AOT implementation and support. Implementation of AOT is a joint responsibility and collaboration among the Office … petition for AOT with the appropriate court and a hearing is held to review the case and proposed treatment plan. Th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followMedicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… 31, 2014. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … eye care, durable medical equipment). The Department is responsible for setting monthly MLTC premium rates. The rate-setting methodology is based largely on MCOs’ medical costs and administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up)
… Enrollment in a Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plan is mandatory for Medicaid recipients who have both Medicaid … Plan (Plan), one of the three types of MLTC plans, is reimbursed for long term care services through monthly … Medicaid capitation payments. A Medicaid recipient who is enrolled in a Plan can be disenrolled retroactive to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care-partial-capitationReal Property Dispositions
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: evaluated properties that are not essential to its core mission, as required, and took appropriate … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is an umbrella entity consisting of all the State’s major … (DHCR) and the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). DHCR is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and … and ventilation systems; and renovating elevators. DHCR is responsible for overseeing the Program, while HTFC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingSubway Wait Assessment
… March 1, 2013 through February 6, 2015. Background Transit is a constituent agency of the Metropolitan Transportation … most of which were built by 1940. Wait assessment is a statistic that measures the ability of Transit to … Key Findings The MTA has stated that “wait assessment” is the best way to measure customer experience with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… to all. Background New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in New … for the daily riders who use its 469 subway stations is one of Transit’s essential duties. This is the responsibility of Transit’s Division of Station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… unit of the New York City Department of Social Services, is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional … or equipment. DHS officials advised us that each project is prioritized based on safety, stability of the … and cosmetic nature of renovations. Once a capital project is added to the DHS capital plan, it first goes through a …
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
… the Department through May 22, 2018. About the Program It is the mission of the Department to ensure its customers – … highways. The Rest Area Plan, last issued in July 1998, is the Department’s comprehensive Statewide Plan for Highway … York State Thruway), and the Adirondack Welcome Center is on the Northway and funded through the Market NY program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/20/welcome-center-and-rest-area-planning-and-implementationOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… others have their food catered. Regardless of where it is prepared, all food served in New York City shelters must … ten or more families or 20 or more single adults) and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet … unit of the New York City Department of Social Services, is responsible for ensuring that homeless shelters in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-274
… three years of membership, his or her contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years prior*. … 1, 2012 and December 31, 2015 Agency Actions Each agency is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the … Retirement Plans page. New York State Education Department is required to run the query and update the Retirement Plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-274-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planOuaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations (2025M-98)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Ouaquaga Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) and membership operate the Company in accordance with its Certificate of Incorporation … Did the Ouaquaga Fire Company Inc Company Board of Directors Board and membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/01/23/ouaquaga-fire-company-inc-company-operations-2025m-98Town of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… Board, composed of the Supervisor and four Board members, is responsible for the general management and control of the … are properly planned, procured and managed, funding is appropriate and costs are kept within the approved budget. … (OSC) 1 that construction costs of a town-owned building is a charge to TW residents rather than TOV residents. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Town of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… event of a successful attack, security awareness training is also a compensatory control that can help reduce the risks … of a robust cybersecurity control environment, which is vital for effective and responsible governance, and helps … agreed with our recommendations and their response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109