Search
New York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfHousehold Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11.pdfDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has not ensured that … agency's disabled clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the … The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether TOHIDA followed its … budgeted for the Green Acres payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) and the 2016-17 tax levy and for the period … Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class … the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Munson, 64, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday before Judge Michael … Martinelli. At the time of his plea, he also paid $124,383 in restitution, added to the $25,000 he paid upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireInfant and Child Learning Center – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (ICLC) on its … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on ICLC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background ICLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/infant-and-child-learning-center-research-foundation-state-university-new-york-complianceDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state prison and pay restitution of $766,600 for stealing … The owner of a Schenectady County medical transportation company today was sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … on the Fire Company's credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. Today's indictment is the … the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for allegedly embezzling over $55000 from the West Ghent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida pleaded guilty to identity theft in the first degree … He also made ATM withdrawals in New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. was sentenced before Judge Colin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Housing Trust Fund Corporation Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (Act), and is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements of the … determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli & Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) announced that they have been appointed … current and former directors and executive officers of The Boeing Company. The order appointing DiNapoli and FPPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-announce-appointmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … director and current director did not provide the board with comprehensive financial reports so it could properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-252
… processing of the April 2023, April 2024, and April 2025 Retroactive 3.00% Salary Increase and provide … are affected. Background: Chapter 130 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between New York … to the general salary in April 2023, April 2024 and April 2025 for Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-252-april-2023-april-2024-and-april-2025-retroactive-salary-increases-stateState Police Bulletin No. SP-255
… processing of the April 2023, April 2024, and April 2025 Retroactive 3.00% Salary Increase and provide … are affected. Background: Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between New York … to the general salary in April 2023, April 2024 and April 2025 for Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-255-retroactive-april-2023-april-2024-and-april-2025-salary-increases-state