Search
Opinion 94-30
… of section 8018(a) of the CPLR 1 and has been remitting all but $5 of this amount to the State of New York in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30Comptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… who, in a public corruption case pending in Saratoga County Court, is separately charged with stealing thousands … violate that trust.” “Individuals who seek to circumvent election laws undermine the entire election process thus … and one count of violating Election Law § 14-126(4), a class A misdemeanor, for violating the campaign limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each category … with non-calendar fiscal years were designated in stress. School district scores are released in January. For FYE 2024, … fiscal stress in FYE 2024 also received a designation in 2023. This includes the cities of Albany, Little Falls, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… the vendor and included in the contract, as appropriate. State Education Law and Regulations require educational … local governments and schools should consult New York State Archives 12 guidance prior to entering into contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… an increased risk of loss, theft or misuse. For example, State Education Law and Regulations require 9 that no student … without an agreement that complies with federal and State laws. Without awareness of the student data that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters … per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the … to be completed within the first 10 days of admission to a shelter. DiNapoli’s auditors found from January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… than 2,800 community water systems. DOH is responsible for ensuring that New York’s water supply is suitable to … to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at least once every five years. The plans include … in 2021, and New York’s water systems have been targets for hackers. In 2013, for example, a water dam in Rye, NY was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… comprehensive and comparable climate disclosures. Find out how your government money is spent a Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” DiNapoli said. “The city’s economy is strong and shows no signs of slowing. Still, Mayor de …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Count According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, Porcari misappropriated funds from the City of Mount … including memorandums containing false statements. The trial took place in Westchester County Court in White Plains, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… outlines the process and documentation requirements for purchase order submittals subject to OSC approval. … OSC approval thresholds (see Section XI.2.A - Thresholds for additional information). This section provides guidance … of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewMonitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data … population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State; and to determine if OTDA’s … are using all available data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… covers the cost of security deposits for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative … households in the State to rent or purchase decent, safe housing in the private housing market by providing … at least annually to determine if the unit is decent, safe, and sanitary. HCR received over $16 billion in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… funds and did not have adequate documentation to support how the funds were used or that the appropriate tax base was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine if surcharges are being properly assessed at … Background The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised … To determine if surcharges are being properly assessed at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… camera systems are located inside the station houses (shelter on station platform) and in the eastbound and … of the inspection records provided showed that all of the inspections were not done. For example, Oakwood Heights, Great Kills, and Tottenville had just 26 of 32 inspections. In addition, the St. George station, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… complied with policies for administering sabbatical and other paid leave. Background Policies regarding sabbaticals and other paid leave are set by SUNY's Board of Trustees and labor agreements. The individual SUNY campuses, including … Albany complied with policies for administering sabbatical and other paid leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… claims from non-participating providers at amounts that are generally higher (and often significantly higher) than … it is with the understanding that Empire Plan members are liable for a portion of the claimed amount, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… claims from non-participating providers at amounts that are generally higher (and often significantly higher) than … it is with the understanding that Empire Plan members are liable for a portion of the claimed amount, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… established annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises; met these goals; and accurately reported its results to the Department of … New York State Executive Law (Law) requires State agencies and public authorities to promote the participation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises