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DiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … outside the traditional checks and balances that apply to state agencies,” DiNapoli said. “Some of these entities … eight interstate or international authorities, according to DiNapoli’s report. Public authorities generally are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityLabor Investigations in New York City
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … (Laws). These Laws, which provide requirements related to minimum wage, overtime, hours of work, child labor, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the … Initiative’s (ESSHI) goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. … with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2021, Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for … is using AI responsibly, ethically and transparently. Times Union Op Ed Commentary: New York Needs Better … The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the … rental subsidies through contracts with project owners for units occupied by eligible tenants. HTFC provides the direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… the help they need or are getting services late, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … “Providing timely, quality early education services to preschool children with special needs can make a world of … in a solution. SED also does not collect any information on school districts’ waitlists to identify potential need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… & Tunnels (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather … Bridges Tunnels BT NYC Transit Department of Buses Transit Bus and MTA Bus Company MTA Bus need to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Indian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly … 2 As of December 22, 2022, schools are now required to test for lead in the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Poland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … lead action level, and because there was no information on the lead levels of the 132 water outlets that we … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… two have been partially implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program – CVS Caremark: Effectiveness of CVS … CVS Caremark did not perform on-site audits of all the top 50 paid pharmacies for calendar years 2019–2023, as … services to children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUnexpected Delays and Events
… It extends from three major New York City terminals – Penn Station, Manhattan; Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn; and … public via phone, web, customer email, tweet, postings on station message boards and displays, MTA’s Train Time phone … LIRR. The tracks and tunnels used by the LIRR from Penn Station in Manhattan to Sunnyside in Queens are owned, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… profile of the Mid-Hudson region. The region’s proximity to New York City and quality transportation systems continue … in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Unemployment rates have dropped and local industry is growing, particularly … for the same purpose. In addition, residents of Yonkers pay the only local income tax in the state outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… Problems with capital planning remain for the New York Racing … (totaling $54.1 million) to the state and provided NYRA with funds to pay off $80 million in non-state debt and $25 … Racetrack. According to NYRA’s Franchise Agreement with New York State, some of the revenue from this facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… payments in an audit of Medicaid claims processing from Oct. 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. “The state is still … Read the audit, Medicaid Claims Processing Activity: Oct. 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015 , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2018 (2018-S-13) Auditors identified over $134 million in … City Transit: Maintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (2018-S-19) Auditors found train car inspections were … Manual (2018-S-47) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, auditors identified $232,606 in reported costs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure of … in settlement costs. The securities industry, however, does not break out settlement costs from other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit … Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which determines station conditions by surveying “structural” components — … serious defects. NYCT data also showed that 27 percent of station components — such as ceilings or columns — needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… of 50 percent, to the monthly rent or carrying charge. Payment of surcharges is a legal obligation. It is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… practices and an improved economy, according to a report on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by … system as one of the reasons for the upgrade. DiNapoli’s report also notes: The Financial Plan anticipates reserves to … ballot for consideration by voters. For a copy of the report visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footing