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Oversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… Objectives To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July … To determine whether the State University of New York SUNY is adequately monitoring the Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. The audit covered the period from … often enter into written agreements with agents for management services, which must be approved in writing by … failed to provide a safe and clean living environment for their residents and commercial tenants and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsLead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… of Health (DOH) is administering and monitoring the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to ensure funds are … from March 2018 through June 2025. About the Program Lead service lines present a significant risk of lead contamination in drinking water. High levels of lead in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… Laws of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 … submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the Comptroller. This act shall take effect … panel in PayServ. OSC has revised the Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772 , to include an Exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… Laws of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 … submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the Comptroller. This act shall take effect … panel in PayServ. OSC has revised the Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772 , to include an Exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceLead Contamination of State Armories
… purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR resulted in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over time, the accumulation of lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic hardships for farms and agribusinesses. Further, food insecurity remains a reality for many New York … a temporary program in May 2020 in response to disrupted food supply chains during the pandemic – the purpose of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… service. The Board’s general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District resulted in excessive … service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District resulted in excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… Schools purchase a wide variety of IT equipment, such as desktop computers, as well as highly portable items, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… in their applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Direct supervisors also did not review or certify … not always consistent with the language in the applicable CBA or there was no individual employment agreement … instances, consistent with language in their applicable CBA. In addition, although payroll registers were reviewed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37State Agencies Bulletin No. 2413
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures … for addressing overpayments, including the creation of a new earnings code to track pending recovery … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2413-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting … Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2413 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies … for addressing overpayments, including the creation of a new earnings code to track pending recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Department of Health: Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up) (2016-F-7) An initial audit issued in December 2014 found that Medicaid overpaid a physical therapist $146,225 for 3,837 claims that were submitted to … propriety of 5,634 claims totaling $158,990 because the therapist submitted claims using his National Provider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s … not use the data it collects to assess the effectiveness of its programs and see if the billions of dollars spent are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… The Office of the State Comptroller will continue to update and expand the COVID-19 Relief Program Tracker to support this effort. Monitoring Risks to Economic … Federal and State Relief Spending COVID 19 Relief Program Tracker New York State Personal Income Taxpayer Migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal stress category has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, … and other authorized activities. Traditional lottery games remain the dominant contributor to gaming revenues, … for six months starting in mid-March. While lottery games have been available without interruption, those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local … Local government sales tax collections declined by 71 percent in November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… City’s economy and finances are recovering, largely due to unprecedented federal economic stimulus for businesses and individuals, and direct federal relief to New York state, New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to … the state’s population. Robust Federal Support Helps Lower Number of Homeless Vets The most significant reduction in New York occurred between 2011 and 2016 when the number of homeless veterans declined by 78% (from 5,765 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-york