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Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review various selected financial … 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Petersburgh is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andTown of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital … 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Inlet is located in Hamilton County and has a population … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… Assessors incorrectly calculated exemptions granted, some of which included Town-wide errors. Assessors granted … apply State equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment to all properties listed on the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… The state’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information technology (IT) … “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its equipment to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) adoption of the Climate Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant … years, I have called on the SEC to mandate the disclosure of climate risk information to protect investors and the … provided by companies, investors will have a clearer view of how climate change and the transition to a net-zero …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… Fund (Oil Spill Fund), Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to convert an abandoned gas station located at … and neighboring properties dating back to 1978. The Town of Hyde Park has agreed to demolish the building and … important collaboration with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to convert a neglected and abandoned property,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkDiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that a lack of oversight by the state Department of Health (DOH) and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) resulted in nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United … a climate change risk assessment that includes an analysis of the Paris Agreement's goals . "Duke Energy is listening to … The shareholder proposal filed by DiNapoli on behalf of the state Common Retirement Fund (Fund) asked Duke Energy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… original budget information that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, … would disclose the longer-term financial implications of the districts’ fiscal decisions. Five districts (Grand … for the school districts to improve the transparency of their financial information. Report School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public safety, affordability, and … will be necessary.” Reports & Fiscal Tracking Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York NYC's Shifting Population: The Latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… proposals seeking increased board diversity and disclosure of workforce diversity, and will expand its votes against … succeed when their workforces reflect the diversity of America and when they develop a corporate culture that … but it’s clear more is needed.” Following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and the public outcry over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… The City of Kingston’s economic revitalization and climate resiliency … a maritime museum, parks, art galleries and a wide variety of small businesses,” DiNapoli said . “While the city’s … vision for Kingston’s future and his able stewardship of the city’s finances.” “I want to thank State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… The City of Corning, home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture, has avoided many of the challenges faced by other upstate communities in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “By many fiscal measures, the City of Corning has effectively managed its resources and has seen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… tax receipts totaled $58.4 billion through the first half of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest … P. DiNapoli. “Tax collections continued to run ahead of projections through September,” DiNapoli said. “However, … ahead. Bolstering rainy day reserve funds on or ahead of the schedule proposed in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionDiNapoli: Former President of Local Historical Society Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $62K from Non-Profit
… Steven G. James today announced that the former president of the Clarendon Historical Society pleaded guilty to a … over $62,000 from the non-profit. Melissa M. Ierlan, 59, of Holley, will pay $62,000 in restitution. She also … as the town historian, the code inspector for the Town of Clarendon and the code enforcer for the towns of Byron and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-former-president-local-historical-society-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-62k-non-profitDiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Needs to Improve Oversight of Elder Abuse Service Providers
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Victims of elder abuse should not have to wait for help,” DiNapoli … getting them assistance, victims are put at further risk of harm. Better training is necessary to ensure service … protect the elderly.” DFTA oversees a comprehensive set of services and programs designed to meet the needs of older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-nyc-department-aging-needs-improve-oversight-elder-abuse-service-providersVirtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18)
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18.pdfNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Foreign-Born in the Workforce
The foreign-born or immigrant population has long been a critical contributor to New York City’s economic growth, both as part of the workforce and as a source of entrepreneurialism, enhancing the productivity of existing businesses and creating jobs by forming new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-20-2024.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has been released at a time of great uncertainty. Federal funding is the State’s largest source of revenue, and is estimated by the Division of Budget to total $93.1 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2025-26.pdfHousing 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) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdf