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Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - September 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has long suffered from a structural imbalance between recurring revenues and expenses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2011.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … US LLP to defend the Assembly in pending sexual harassment litigation. $23,000 to Rossein Associates for outside counsel … – Senate $381,000 to O’Connell & Aronowitz PC for legal fees related to the defense of former state Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… 10 geographic regions to allocate funding, distributing funds equally among them without considering regional factors … potentially contributing to delays in awarding grant funds for farmland preservation. Auditors also found that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… An examination of the New York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight of … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, flowers and … program-related items: landscaping for his home ($18,936), car and insurance payments for his vehicles (two Mercedes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… “The tax breaks IDAs provide can impact local taxes so it’s important to ensure these projects are creating or … Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) and is not independently verified by the State Comptroller’s … regions. In addition, Western New York IDAs reported 18 such projects and Southern Tier IDAs reported 14. Legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionArchived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… - State Insurance Fund – A.8086 (Rodriguez / S.5789 (Ramos) – Relates to the pre-audit of expenditures from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… Objectives To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) awarded funds according to COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program … over half of the funded businesses (54%). Additionally, due to this methodology, several women-owned businesses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of … procedure documentation and inconsistencies were found in the purchasing practices/competitive bid process outlined in the School’s charter agreement and the procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Olcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… which provides fire protection to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The Company is governed by a 13-member … Executive Board, which includes a Board President. In the 2012 fiscal year, the Company’s revenue totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … that expenditures were properly supported. This resulted in: The payment of $15,041 in questionable travel costs which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Examination of Official Station Designation
… the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee works more than any other work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… with the Guidelines. However, OGS relied on the Sheridan Avenue Project to provide the majority of its energy savings. … Develop a contingency plan to replace the Sheridan Avenue Project. Continue implementing capital projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a … fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 70, of South … lifestyle, including vacations in Myrtle Beach and New York City, fees for PayPal, Amazon and iTunes, and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftNewstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… bank statements. For two disbursements, a Company member or a family member had a financial interest in the … accountability for how much cash was actually collected, or how many prizes were purchased and distributed. Key … written disclosure to the Board when they have any direct or indirect financial interest in a vendor that the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, … by the District, maintain detailed records of when funds are received, perform timely and accurate bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2016-S-22) Auditors identified $16,699 in costs charged to the preschool special education programs that did not … auditors identified $13,201 in costs that were charged to the preschool special education programs that did not … action, including: 25,567 payments totaling $5,480,752 due to calculation errors; 3,998 payments totaling $1,621,590 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings … 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help families save for college, is overseen by DiNapoli’s … make a big difference later on when college bills become due. It’s never too early to start planning ahead for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… Key Findings Over the last five years, the District’s tax levy only had an average change of 1.09 percent. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capital