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Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … Payments (Report 2019-S-10 ). About the Program As part of its duties, the Research Foundation for the State … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Activities (Erie County) Auditors determined that 101 credit card purchases totaling $22,100 did not have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, Richard A. Lobur, a … member, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsProcurement and Contracting in New York
… contract oversight to prevent procurement abuses in New York State. Comptroller's Oversight of State Contracts (Last Updated August 2025) Prior Reports Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2019 Calendar Year 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsOpinion 90-50
… (approval of Department of Transportation contracts to construct municipal highways) HIGHWAY LAW, §10(27); STATE … funds. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the legal requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New … Law, what the Comptroller should receive to satisfy the legal requirements of this provision of the Highway Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50IV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… classes of expenditures have been developed for use by all State agencies and public authorities that transact in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… financial activities and ensure that applicable laws and best practices are followed to help ensure that Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. Instead, the PANYNJ followed its own methods and did not always comply with DOT’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the repairs are not completed. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… “Even under such circumstances, state agencies should keep watch over the public’s money and, in this case, DMNA should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… announced the creation of the $200 million New York Credit Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Fund to provide … million. Capital for the program is leveraged by the U.S. Small Business Administration. New York’s state pension fund … equity (In-State Private Equity Investment Program) and small business loans (New York Business Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programMonitoring of Homeless Data
… data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit covered the period from … populations. In New York, 24 federally funded regional or local planning bodies—Continuums of Care (CoCs)—coordinate … systems but are not required to share this data with OTDA or provide open access to the Local Districts that submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… order submittals subject to OSC approval. Purchase orders created by State agencies that serve as the complete … the vendor (stand-alone POs) are subject to the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) review when they exceed OSC … Comptroller’s approval of the referenced purchase order. After OSC’s review and approval, the agency will be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… for information on how the company will be impacted by public policies seeking to rein in climate change. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State … an annual assessment of the impact on its business of public climate change policies, including how lower demand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… outsized employment and business growth from 2000 until Queens became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … York City and that’s a positive sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain and some, … to 2019, total businesses grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, 87.4% were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… to shelters. The audit found that badly-needed shelter repairs are too often delayed with little or no … “The city has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs are made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… Annual and Quarterly Reports Understanding Local Sales Tax Local Sales Tax Sharing Interactive Map Monthly and … for local governments and other local taxing entities in New York State totaled $18.2 billion from January to … for local governments and other local taxing entities in New York State totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… in the city generally declined over the same period. Very small businesses were a key source of new economic … nationally, they grew by a robust 14%. Employment among very small businesses increased by 1% from 2019 to 2023, … in the outer boroughs. From 2019 to 2023, the number of very small businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… conditions," DiNapoli said. "However, the out-year gaps have grown and there are risks that could make closing them … The city has increased its reserves and should continue to do so given the threats on the horizon." The city's most … intended to halt the deterioration of the subway system. How the MTA's next five-year capital program is funded could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2010
In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2010.pdfTown of Orangeville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-80)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Orangeville (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, remitted and … of the Clerk’s accounts and records. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/29/town-orangeville-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-80Town of Machias – Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-98)
… $246,280 in 2015 to almost $1.6 million as of December 31, 2019. The Supervisor also did not: Provide adequate oversight … Prepare and file the annual financial reports for 2019 and 2020 with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-machias-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-98