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DiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… in the creation of new jobs and opportunities. The Upper Manhattan economy is rooted in a long history of … highlights, so many young people are making Northern Manhattan their home and raising their families here,” said … economic indicators that demonstrate a thriving Northern Manhattan, there are still opportunities for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… maintenance, leaving almost 200,000 DME items without a strategic plan for utilization. Further, DOH stated it could not … its stockpile. Reducing inventory that does not have a strategic plan could reduce State spending on warehousing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileChallenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… on the top right of your page, then follow the prompts. By email: Email the Hearing Administration Bureau at [email protected] By mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will be considered filed on the date they are received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… over the next 20 years will be difficult, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … better condition than it was 30 years ago, much more needs to be done,” said DiNapoli. “The MTA has to find a way to finance improvements without putting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksHousing 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) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Section 8 Performance-Based Contract Administration Program, and the COVID Rent Relief Program to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s28-response1.pdfFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2022 due to federal aid, … risks and to manage challenges as increased spending is spurred by inflation and other fiscal pressures. The city … New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $37 billion in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusEscalation – Article 14 Benefits
… escalation, it will increase or decrease each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living … date for a service retirement is the first day of the month following the date you complete or would have completed … benefit may be eligible for partial escalation. For each month your retirement precedes the full escalation date, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Often, owners employ a managing agent, a person or entity … mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single payment of $1,149 at one restaurant. This Board-held account was not included on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellOpinion 97-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (service credit for training taken during a period of suspension); (service credit for training taken … taken during the suspension. A volunteer firefighter in a fire district fire department may not be granted points …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Conservation (DEC) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, … responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the … the requirements of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. DEC was not in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling … an automatic defibrillator (AED) without obtaining quotes in accordance with the District’s purchasing policy or … C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53DiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4 billion (adjusted from $104 … related to the recent influx of asylum seekers when there is a risk it may not receive the full amount. DiNapoli’s … to use for prepayments of liabilities in FY 2024. The PEG is also expected to generate recurring net savings of $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… recovery can be steep. Each drop of 5% in anticipated rider recovery means $325 million less in annual revenue. NYC Transit has set a target for 70% rider satisfaction by 2024, a metric that has improved since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backOpinion 94-32
… AND PREVENTION -- Villages (continuation of service award program if fire department ceases to provide service … (authority to transfer responsibility for service award program to fire company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (continuation if village fire department ceases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-32XII.6.H Paying an Accidental Death Benefit – XII. Expenditures
… Unit 01 Security Services Unit 02 Administrative Services 03 Institutional Services 04 Operational Services 05 … and Technical Services 06 Management Confidential 07 State Troopers 17 Commissioned and Noncommissioned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6h-paying-accidental-death-benefitDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… LIRR delays and cancellations impacted an estimated 7.5 million riders and cost more than an estimated $60 … In 2015, on-time performance across the system averaged 91.6 percent, the lowest level in 16 years. While performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortVillage of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia … of the Village’s overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector. The overtime paid to them was equivalent … he claimed to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector approved his own overtime that totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Medicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… made improper payments for dental claims submitted by Dr. Prosper Bonsi. The audit period was June 1, 2009 through … operates Advanced Family Dentistry in Oneonta. In 2009, Dr. Bonsi enrolled in the Medicaid program. From June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, Medicaid paid Dr. Bonsi about $593,000 for the claims he submitted. Many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentist