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Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… set reasonable sizes for Mitchell Lama waiting lists and make the rates public to avoid collecting fees from people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… was made no sooner than 60 days preceding the date of shipment. Key Findings The Department has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review in the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: $2.2 billion of constitutionally authorized, voter-approved general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York City … to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1) The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) … City start, operate, and expand. SBS programs, including the Energy Cost Savings Program, the Business Preparedness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single … The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … services, or use a combination of both. In addition, both DHS and providers procure security-related equipment (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… Uncertainty from Washington New York City modified its FY 2026 budget to $118.2 billion, $2.3 billion higher than at … adoption. However, this total excludes $3.8 billion of FY 2026 expenses that were prepaid in FY 2025. After adjusting … $122 billion in FY 2025. While the plan shows that FY 2026 remains balanced, the city did not take significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costsAshville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… used by the District to purchase a custom pumper fire truck. We included this purchase because the final payment … $796,200. Although the Board advertised for bids for each truck, the bidding requirements were written in a manner that … orders totaling $63,500 to further customize a pumper truck. District officials did not include the modifications, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81CUNY Bulletin No. CU-406
… the procedures for processing payments for CUNY faculty who have been awarded a summer research grant. Affected … the procedures for processing payments for CUNY faculty who have been awarded a summer research grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-406-2010-cuny-research-foundation-grant-payments-summerComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Program: United HealthCare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82) United's payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate the medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… and whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period … The PANYNJ does not have written procedures describing the leasing process. Moreover, based on the lease files we … and that files include complete documentation of the leasing process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… of signals is critical in preventing subway delays. On much of the current system, if a signal malfunction … must be shut down until the signal is fixed. Depending on the location of the signal, this can result in significant … We sampled devices at four section locations (Pelham, Howard Beach, Compressors, and New Technology-East New York). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… has more than twice as many securities industry jobs as California, the second ranked state; and The average salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53) The … covered employers to give at least 90 days’ advance notice of a mass layoff, relocation, or employment loss, with … related services to employers and affected employees, and late attempts at initial outreach to employers that submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPreferred Source Contracting
… Purpose To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are monitoring … Program (Program) and is in the best interest of the State. This audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through … from statutory competitive procurement requirements. All State agencies, political subdivisions (i.e., local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingDiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according to a report … industry earned $30.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a faster pace than last year, when full year profits … before the global financial crisis. Profits First half 2025 profits increased 30.7% year-over-year driven by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult … adults with physical or mental challenges who cannot care for themselves or who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, … Case Management Problems Auditors reviewed 179 referrals for 80 clients between April 2019 and August 2023 and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Maintenance of … throughout New York City, and MTA Bus provides bus service in portions of the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, and express … and disposition of non-revenue service vehicles (vehicles) in the fleet. These vehicles are used for purposes other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… Board of Education (Board) to adopt a budget providing for an additional 4.38 percent increase, or $6.8 million, to … in November 2024, the District’s financial statement audit for the 2023-24 fiscal year revealed $31.3 million in … of approximately $12.6 million for payments of teachers’ retirement is likely overestimated by approximately $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2Great Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Great Neck Park District (District) officials properly record and … 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A park district’s (district’s) capital assets represent a … distribute the procedures to the Board, Superintendent or park supervisors. As a result, the park supervisors tracked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27