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Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York Research Foundation has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New Yorks SUNY interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… said. “The State Education Department needs to do a better job with this important program for people with disabilities. … support for people living with disabilities.” The Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational … were getting the training, education, rehabilitation, and career development they needed. Moreover, the department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers … to look at our recommendations, deliver on its commitments and get this program headed in the right direction.” The … in one hour. There were only 28 high speed chargers at 18 locations as of September 2020. Not one of the EVolve NY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and 95 One-Stop Career Centers, offers WFD programs and services to address … availability, and the number of potential users per career center as potential barriers to accessing WFD programs … WFD system, to unite programs and support services for job seekers and job creators. Of the 33 LWDB plans auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and providing … IEPs in a timely manner. State Regulations do not define how long this should take. A report issued in August 2019 by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a slight decline in total donations, as well as in the number of contributions, in the 2019-20 state fiscal year (SFY), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A … Donations Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle … officials should follow through with law enforcement and report potential violations so that appropriate actions can be taken to protect the public and keep our roadways safe.” Under the Child Passenger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… public library with proportionate share of tax refund) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and … share of tax refund) EDUCATION LAW, §§255(1), 259(1); REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§556(6)(a), 726(1)(c), 734(1): A school district making a real property tax refund attributable to either an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to defraud the state … and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office. “Joseph Junkovic shamelessly diverted $360,556 earmarked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… P. DiNapoli. A report released last year found one-in-10 New York households (800,000 families) experienced food … increase to maximum SNAP benefit amounts from Jan. through Sept. 2021. Monthly SNAP expenditures increased by $506.4 … growth in these costs increased from 4.6% in Sept. 2021 to 11.9% in July 2022 and experienced the only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economySelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards … July 2019 through November 2022. About the Program DOF is a revenue service, taxation, and recording agency. Its … attention, DOF was not aware of it and then could not provide documentation to explain this difference. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of … with a maternal mortality rate of 19.3 deaths per 100,000 live births for 2018 to 2020. However, despite this progress, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… Answering Point, or call center. More importantly, NG911 transitions to a digital internet protocol-based network, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… A report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examines the … be awarded contracts for modernization this year. Subway cars are aging and increasingly prone to break downs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for … January 2023 through July 2024. The District had three bank accounts with a combined balance of approximately … reported $53,424 less cash than was in the District’s bank accounts. Bank reconciliations included questionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – April 3, … reports. From January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, the Department’s disbursements totaled $260,823 and … along with a copy of the Department’s monthly bank statements, to an accountant (her son) who prepared the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-36)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report 2020-S-45).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f36.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up) (2023-F-28)
To determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f28.pdf