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DiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments … taxes,” DiNapoli said. “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees and … spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… create and preserve high-quality, affordable, multifamily rental housing. Its 80/20 Housing Program (Program) provides … participating in the Program complied with Program requirements regarding the number of designated affordable … audit report concluded that, based on the rents charged for our four sampled developments, the proper number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followPayments Not Requiring Pre-Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… by the hour, day, week, month, year, or other authorized period, including any payroll withholdings. Principal or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-not-requiring-pre-auditDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress, each district should address these problems today,” said DiNapoli. “My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school districts are … fiscal stress: Fort Edward Union Free School District (Washington County), Northern Adirondack Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… “Untreated or undertreated sewage that is discharged into ground and surface waters poses serious health risks,” … systems were complying with the reporting requirements. For the period from April 2017 to February 2020, auditors … 83 (22 percent) of the 371 systems were not registered for the NY-Alert notification system and were not reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Taxation and Finance: Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program … years' AAVs to be incorrect, including those certified and communicated to local assessors during the audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… we reviewed 266 claims 1 totaling $7.7 million (some claim packets contained multiple exceptions) and determined … approved by the claims auditors for payment because the claim packets did not contain sufficient supporting … to allow the claims auditor to determine whether the claim was a valid legal obligation, a proper charge against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Authority (MTA): New York City Transit: Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2016-S-26) … not in compliance with the requirements of the Induction Training curriculum established for its train crews. This … failing grades and/or tests and quizzes missing from their training files. Auditors also found: train operators and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection … counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Office of General Services (OGS) and the State Education Department (SED): Preferred Source … Program grants "preferred source" status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, … 31, 2009. Our audit identified $40 million of excessive dental services that exceeded certain frequency limits (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsOpinion 96-19
… and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint … of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real property … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-192024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2024-year-in-review.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report … double in the decade before the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “When the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to … in April 2020. DiNapoli’s report found that average asking rents showed little change in the early stages of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicOpinion 90-40
… to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not … court stated that: The underscored portion ... was added by Chapter 280 of the Laws of 1947. In view of that amendment … Comp, 1958, p 210; 21 Opns St Comp, 1965, p 486; 1969 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 124). October 16, 1990 Helen N. Petruccione, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Security Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … (Department) information systems were sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their associated data. The audit covered … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followFuel Purchases
… To determine whether the whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) is purchasing … through March 31, 2014. Background The Authority’s eight regional subsidiaries provide public transportation services … and a private company to supply fuel to its six other regional subsidiaries. The Authority spent over $7.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesHenrietta FD – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-27-F)
… Fire District’s (District’s) progress, as of January 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27) released in July 2021. The audit determined that the … Henrietta Fire Districts Districts progress as of January 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/henrietta-fd-audit-follow-2021m-27-f