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Facilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding … Access program, SBS facilitates assistance to businesses in the manufacturing, construction, transportation, … Solutions Capital Access program covers businesses in other industries. During the 4 fiscal years from 2019 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesTown of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Clermont (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and … (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… closely as the pandemic continues, prices rise and staffing issues mount.” DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring … aside $15.8 million (71%) of this for non-public schools. Staffing Cuts: Facing a bleak fiscal picture, 330 districts … salaries), with 12 districts making cuts of 10% or more. Staffing reductions were far more common in high-need school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… the U.S. Court of Appeals allowed a collective action lawsuit alleging unpaid overtime claims to proceed against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and … The state Department of Labor DOL failure to replace its longtroubled Unemployment Insurance UI system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… and begin receiving those services within 30 days, upon parental consent. From July 2018 through February 2022, … July 2017 to June 2020, Black and Hispanic children were less likely to be referred to and evaluated for the EI … to white children. Black children were also less likely than white children to receive therapeutic services within 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… find housing by making full use of available federal funds for vouchers, according to an audit released today by New … included the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when the need for affordable housing intensified. During that time, HCR … billion in federal housing funds, including $6.8 billion for the Section 8 Performance-Based Contract Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… housing complexes show a need for greater oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … safe and clean affordable housing,” DiNapoli said. “The conditions identified in this audit are unacceptable. The … housing complexes show a need for greater oversight of the MitchellLama program by the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… conditions," DiNapoli said. "However, the out-year gaps have grown and there are risks that could make closing them … The city has increased its reserves and should continue to do so given the threats on the horizon." The city's most … Conditions at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) have deteriorated from years of inadequate maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… erroneously made $16.6 million in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over a 3 1/2-year period, largely … because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an audit released … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Home health care providers fill a great need by allowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… are likely to exceed last year’s $16 billion.” Mayor de Blasio’s administration intends to use the projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Law allows consumers to register their mobile and landline phone numbers on a national registry to reduce unsolicited … 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. Then, in 2003, the … were on the registry. DiNapoli's auditors found the number of Do Not Call complaints by state residents more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… On two days in December 2015 alone (the 7th and the 21st), there were 78 and 68 complaints filed, respectively. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, allowing the vendor to retain nearly $250,000 that should have been spent on improving the courses even as the operator drifted toward insolvency, … contract has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had county officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $283.9 Billion at End of First Quarter
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. For the three-month period ending June 30, Fund investments … have seen turbulence in the past few months, but returns for the Fund have been positive, even amid concerns over … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today For the threemonth period ending June 30 Fund investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-283-point-9-billion-end-first-quarterNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… May 29. “With the cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Linda Miller, 58, of Englewood, N.J., to six months in jail and five years of probation for the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … of Linda Miller 58 of Englewood NJ to six months in jail and five years of probation for the theft of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… of the area around Grand Central Terminal to permit higher density office buildings proposed by Mayor Bloomberg, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetIX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… that referred the debt to the Department of Treasury for collection. If the state agency believes the debt collection notice was issued in error or is erroneous, the … contact the federal agency that referred the debt for collection. Affected state agencies are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilities