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DiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds … assistance, and the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Insights include: The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… and long-standing history of protecting the mail and the American public from criminals. Today’s arrest of Mr. Galker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Valley Stream Union … chances of unauthorized checks being signed increases. The audit also identified that: Although the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… Determine whether Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts (School) officials ensured non-payroll … written disbursements policies. Sixty-two percent of the non-credit card disbursements tested totaling $276,871 and 86 percent of the credit card charges tested totaling $43,439 lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23Opinion 92-40
… or services provided pursuant to section 226-b. The schedule of user fees may establish varying rates for … that the amount of a regulatory license or permit fee must be reasonably related to the municipality's cost of … also well established, however, that a license or permit fee which is not directly related to the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 … been vacant nearly a year. Department officials said they have been interviewing to fill the position, which has duties … Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredOpinion 88-25
… TOWN LAW, §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART I, §11: Subject to equal protection guarantees, a town board may exclude … However, the town board may also permit nonresidents to use park district facilities, with or without a fee. If … it may impose reasonable regulations on that use, subject to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas … consistent growth over the last few months is a positive sign of our economic recovery and life moving forward as we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020Approved State Contracts and Payments
… contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.79 billion and approved more than 2 million payments … rejected 196 contracts and related transactions valued at $250 million and nearly 500 payments valued at more than … Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program and the American Indian Health Program prescription drug coverage. $18.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… whole or in part from State appropriations. In addition, any State agency seeking to waive competitive bidding and … Search over 240,000 contracts that State agencies have with businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other … Search over 240,000 contracts that State agencies have with businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightA Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
OSC’s inflated estimate of the MTA’s capital repair needs, based on the MTA’s 2013 TYNA, suggests $69 billion was needed over the 10-year period covering two capital programs from 2015 through 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2024.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3-response.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3)
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3.pdfOpinion 93-21
… (procedures for sale of) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) -- Permissive (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … best price or maximum financial benefits, it may resolve to sell by negotiated sale subject to applicable referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21VII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… is due to lapse so the appropriation authority can be used for other appropriate expenses prior to lapsing. Agencies who wish to transfer the charge for their advances from an old fiscal year appropriation to a … is due to lapse so the appropriation authority can be used for other appropriate expenses prior to lapsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… 1, 2010 through July 31, 2015. Background The Town of Rochester is located in Ulster County. The Town, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Town of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Town of Catskill is located in Greene County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-165