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DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install … emissions and address the climate emergency. The Charge NY program was announced in 2013 as a statewide network of up …
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
… has been inactive for five years, last meeting in January 2017. A roster provided by DOL in September 2021 listed 40 members, but the term dates for 30 of the 40 … to be submitted for federal approval. Late submissions can result in delays in federal funding. Due at least in part to …
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
… the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education … Education Program (IEP). We also assessed the time frames for students to commence receiving services and programs. Our … of Education (Regulations) stipulates the requirements for evaluating and placing students in special education. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… the combined balances of these funds totaled more than $16.5 million in taxpayer contributions and related funds that … earlier, while the number of contributions declined by 9 percent. The Return a Gift to Wildlife Fund led in the … Research Fund had the second largest balance with $2.9 million, followed by the Organ Tissue and Donation Fund …
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-neededDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to … DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in US District Court by Joseph L Junkovic related to a scheme to …
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
… 2019 through 2021. Nationally, food insecurity increased for the first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 … Bureau since the start of the pandemic also show general increases in food insufficiency among New York and U.S. … the pandemic, New York families benefitted from temporary increases in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
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
… does not receive State funds or tax revenues or credits for its operations. Chapter 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires … customers, and commercial/industrial and other not-for-profit businesses located throughout New York State. In … corporations, public authorities and commissions, for which the Governor appoints the Chair, the Chief …
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
… are in line with other reporting sources and that reports address user needs. Ensure all checks are immediately logged …
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
… Sales Tax Collections by County and Region Related Report Second Quarter 2024 Local Sales Taxes … Local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustMaternal Health
… unexpected outcomes of pregnancy, labor, or delivery that result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s … cesarean section rate improved slightly from 34.1% in 2021 to 33.9% in 2022, but it is still higher than the … rate of 32.1% for both these years. According to a June 2023 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… secured and conforms with the format and standard for Next Generation 911. The audit covered the period January … a role in the transition. DHSES is the principal agency for interoperable and emergency communications issues, … fund for the future. The prolonged implementation of NG911 increases the risk that the current, aging 911 infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) latest 20-Year Needs Assessment, reviews the depth of work needed to … to be transparent. Riders and policymakers need to know what these capital projects mean for them, the progress that … MTA’s ongoing modernization of signals. Although delays caused by New York City Transit’s outdated signal system have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Otisco Fire District (District) Board … to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for …
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)
… the Treasurer by recording all financial activities in the Department’s financial software and preparing … did not enforce the limited financial provisions outlined in the Department’s rules and standard operating guidelines … and written purchasing policy related to disbursements. In addition, the Board did not adopt other financial policies …
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.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances brightened last year when the State provided a substantial, recurring funding solution to help it balance its operating budget as federal relief funds are exhausted.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2025.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up) (2022-F-31) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f31-response.pdfMWBE Report 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
In the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Fund recorded growth in its investments with MWBE managers. Total investments and commitments of Fund capital to MWBE partners for 2022-23 was $31.5 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2022-23.pdf