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Management of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfTown of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Stratford is located in Fulton County and has a population … Town of Stratford Supervisors Records 2013M11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 10, 2015 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State General Obligation … million and $5.6 million, respectively. The net proceeds of the Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds will finance projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… General Obligation (GO) bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th, currently estimated to total approximately … state General Obligation GO bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th currently estimated to total approximately $543 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… State tax receipts totaled $79.9 billion through the first three … cause for concern. In addition, the direction of federal tax policy under the new administration could potentially … have an impact on state revenues.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $40.7 billion and were $719.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… whether the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported to … 2013. Background The Slaterville Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caroline and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesGeneric PINs
… and established 10 unique personal identification numbers (PINs) for the regional and central offices. Last year, DEC … 2006-BSE-11-006 issued on May 16, 2008 to assign unique PINs to individual employees, consistent with the Guidelines. … Policy and DEC Policies. Key Recommendations Issue unique PINs to all employees who purchase fuel. Ensure DEC employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time when local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Opinion 89-57
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION … -- Capital Improvements (town improvement of village street) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (town … to use town highway equipment in a village is sufficiently broad to authorize the town board to permit the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57DiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively small gaps … “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” DiNapoli said. “The city’s economy is strong and shows no signs of slowing. Still, Mayor de Blasio and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … May 10, 2018. Background Shelter operators are required to provide meals that are balanced, nutritious, and adequate in amount to meet the dietary needs of residents. Such meals should be … To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesHarpursville Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-11)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/harpursville-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-11DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to … submitted time records for working full days at the Buffalo district while also clocked in at the Lake Shore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY An expense report must be submitted within 30 days of (i) the end of a … prior to being approved. Approval of an expense report shall be by an authorized official other than the … The SFS prevents an employee from submitting an expense report for reimbursement when the employee has an outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of … energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysOpinion 93-28
Whether moneys received pursuant to section 10c of the Highway Law are subject to the agreement between the town board and town highway superintendent which is required by section 284 of the Highway Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28DiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… Impacts from the recently enacted federal budget law, upcoming … benefits it generates, according to a new analysis from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York has long benefited from outstanding institutions of higher education that serve … Impacts from the recently enacted federal budget law upcoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-ny