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DiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… Immigrants in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 million, of the … cities and driven growth in other areas such as New York City and Long Island. “Immigrants are nearly a quarter of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… time frame to maintain and modernize the existing system, but financing these investments will be difficult in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… own or operate. An IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and measures a driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… Objective To determine whether SUNY has adequate assurance that … Policy also establishes proof of residency requirements. To be considered a State resident and receive in-state … wish to be considered eligible for in-state tuition must submit to the campus a standard “Application for New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… private forest conservation programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private … their goal to improve private forest management. The tax benefits received are worth hundreds of thousands of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… for Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans games, as well as area concerts. It is aimed at increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (Department) is monitoring and evaluating … of time, including 35 traffic cameras that were out of service for over 180 days, with two traffic cameras out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… would equal approximately 28 percent of All Governmental Funds spending in SFY 2015-16; State and local public … provide detailed public reports on the expenditure of such funds. The Comptroller has proposed additional reforms for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-017
… 03/17 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday 03/18 6:00 am – 8:00 pm * system availability Monday, 3/15 is to be determined; hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-017-post-production-support-payserv-92Opinion 2003-1
… district, states that the costs of constructing the water system will be assessed in proportion as nearly as may be to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 93-28
… crossings that are not on the State highway system (Highway Law, §10-c[1]). Subject to certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 2006-9
… -- Mandatory (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Referendum (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) TOWN LAW §198(12): The transfer of property and facilities of a town sewer district to a county on behalf of a county district pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Labor Investigations in New York City
… such as wage theft, minimum wage violations, and child labor violations, have increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fiscal year 2021, for example, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour … upon an investigator’s departure; and collaborate with DOE on child labor-related issues. 1 U.S. Department of Labor: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) The … of Mental Health serves as the lead procurement agency for ESSHI, which provides up to $25,000 annually per … Office of Children and Family Services – Oversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up) (2024-F-6) The Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… a world of difference in their development, and delays can have long term consequences for their academic futures,” … The State Education Department and school districts must do a better job serving these students. I am pleased that SED agreed with our findings and has taken …
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
… capital projects that adapt the transportation system to climate change and extreme weather, and developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… from a hard copy to an electronic record-keeping system, we could not determine when officials last inspected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … Is “Sexual Harassment”? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal and State … law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… and seasonal employment figures based on persons on the payroll and the location of business operations. On the other … are reported by businesses and reflect persons on the payroll; they do not include jobs the business may have … In addition, the jobs being counted are non-agricultural payroll jobs and encompass full-time, part-time, temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksOpinion 88-2
… §10(1)(ii)(9-a): A village, by local law, may establish a system of users fees to pay for garbage collection services. … Commissioners 152 NY 326; 30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 83). A system of user fees may be established with varying rates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2