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DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… and equipment as intended. My thanks to now retired Inv. Doug Smith who spent countless hours pouring over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including confinement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if District officials established eligibility for and maintained an inventory of textbooks loaned to nonpublic school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials … in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information technology (IT) access controls over personal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… according to an analysis of New York City’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … in FY 2022 Since the release of the April financial plan, the city’s short-term financial condition has continued … relief was incorporated into the city’s April financial plan. The city used the unanticipated revenue, since April, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… Federal COVID-19 relief funds distributed during the pandemic provided … system’s finances, and federal funding provided critical relief when COVID first hit New York. Senate Majority Leader Schumer and … Federal COVID19 relief funds distributed during the pandemic provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… that caused the city financial troubles and ongoing legal issues. DiNapoli made 29 recommendations to overhaul the … by the response of Mayor Patterson-Howard and the city council and urge them and the new city Comptroller Darren … that restricted the ability of officials and employees to monitor operations and prevented officials from accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined over the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York … P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has actually declined by 24% since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are … available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York … so students and staff can recognize warning signs of distress and know how to get help. I’m encouraged that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency … so that only eligible students receive the benefit of a lower tuition, according to an audit by Comptroller … The State University of New York SUNY needs to make sure its campuses are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… well below pre-pandemic levels and federal relief runs out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of … state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA … will increase the MTA’s debt burden and will not be paid off until 2053. If ridership does not return that $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… another catastrophic event, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … another catastrophic event according to an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in … same time last year. “As we head into a new year, local sales tax growth remains quite strong,” DiNapoli said. … “Consumer spending and a strong labor market have buoyed sales tax growth even as prices remain elevated. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth … increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing … local collections totaled $178 billion up $664 million from the same time last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have … in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s … The Public Service Commission PSC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority NYSERDA have taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… the average overall dropout rate of 5%. At the same time, ELL enrollments have risen, with the number of ELL students outside of New York City increasing 8% from … the same home language. Students who are eligible for ELL services are placed in one of two programs: Bilingual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communities