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DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… to HCR. While HCR has developed some controls to monitor compliance with inspection standards, improvements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… the mid-point of the fiscal year, were below collections in five of the first six months of last year. Collections … were $918.7 million lower than original projections in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, but $11.3 million … drop of 3 percent, or $734.3 million, from the same period in SFY 2015-16. PIT collections were $1.2 billion below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report … DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several regions outpaced the statewide average. The North … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Village of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and review the Court’s financial operations from August 1, … our review of Court operations back to August 1, 2013 and forward through November 30, 2016. Background The Village … is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and has approximately 515 residents. The Village is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… approach and dedicated resources to monitor payments and compliance with licensing agreements creates the risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… The program run by the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to independent … too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals, according to an audit released … The program run by the State Education Department to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… emissions and address the climate emergency. The Charge NY program was announced in 2013 as a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations to be ready in five years. It was followed in 2018 by Charge NY 2.0, a plan to install 10,000 public charging stations by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… programs offered by nearly two dozen state agencies and public authorities, but there is no functioning governing … planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used effectively, according to an audit of … but the programs across the state lack leadership and coordination,” DiNapoli said. “As the lead agency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… students to be placed in special education services and programs within the required time frames, and provided all of the services and programs recommended in the students’ Individualized … students to be placed in special education services and programs within the required time frames and provided all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… contributions and related funds that had not yet been used for their intended purposes. “New York taxpayers generously … the number of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of … Donations Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, … and generally worked with vehicle operators to help ensure compliance with the regulations, DiNapoli’s auditors found … In October 2015, DiNapoli’s office examined compliance with “Leandra’s Law” in New York City. Read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… proportionate share of tax refund) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge … district to expend funds for a refund library taxes; and permitting the chargeback is more equitable. For the … school district to expend funds for a refund library taxes and permitting the chargeback is more equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a … Department (DOH), which was uncovered by DiNapoli’s office and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office. … Attorneys and prosecutors statewide to combat corruption in the use of public funds.” Junkovic, 49, faces up to 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine households (11.3% or 875,000 families) unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they … Food insecurity is increasing in New York with oneinnine households 113 or 875000 families unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economySelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Team did not document its efforts at monitoring ASE compliance with EO 88 and NYPA guidelines. NYPA provided a … shied away from identifying the deficiencies in ASE non-compliance and asserted that they had no recourse to enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… In May 2022, CPSS reports showed $20.6 million in real property tax payments under FAIRTAX (a system to record all taxes received by the City, including real property tax) despite the fact that the FAIRTAX system was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustMaternal Health
… with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York State; and whether DOH is effectively monitoring related actions and … with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York State and whether DOH is effectively monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is effectively overseeing the development and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the Office of Information Technology Services … To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES is effectively overseeing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and Treasurer ensure collections were recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements were properly authorized … an audit of the Districts financial management procedures and issued a report in February 2017 that identified certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42