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Lead Contamination of State Armories
… the New York National Guard. The Department of Defense (DOD) National Guard Bureau (NGB) acts as a federal authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… billion today. In all, federal aid will make up 16 percent of FY 2021 revenues, twice the level of aid in FY 2019. More than two-thirds of federal relief will be used for spending that will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… pandemic, casinos failed to meet their original financial projections. Overall, actual revenues have been about two-thirds of casino developers’ initial projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… a shareholder proposal at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil … and mitigate risks for long-term investors. Amazon needs an unbiased look at how it’s addressing racial justice and … filed a shareholder proposal at Amazoncom Inc asking for an independent audit to assess the companys policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityOpinion 91-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … within the city. It has been consistently held in this State that a municipality may not submit a question to a … 14; 1981 Opns St Comp No 81-344, 376). We are aware of no State statute which authorizes or requires an advisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 91-14
… opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (necessity for referendum) -- Refuse and Garbage (town refuse and … with villages located within the town but excluded from the district for the collection of village refuse. The … with villages located within the town but excluded from the district for the collection of village refuse. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 89-49
… executor as substitute for a previously named fiduciary, a fee is properly charged pursuant to SCPA, §2402(7), based on the … by a Surrogate's Court. Specifically, you ask whether a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of … Whether a fee is properly imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49DiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… revenue and cost-saving initiatives have helped New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget generate a projected … to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year, helping the city balance its FY 2025 executive budget, according to a report released today … to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year helping the city balance its FY 2025 executive budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care … while all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must have a fire safety inspection at least … requirements. Of those, 44 (46 percent) did not have an evacuation plan on file that complied with the fire code. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a … DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, not-for-profit organizations and county government employees to … to individuals with disabilities and families as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope … the steps necessary to adapt to the changing world. Those of us who are working to make the Paris Agreement a reality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) … for management services; these agreements must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-140
… not automatically processed. Affected Employees: Employees in the DC 37 RRSU – BU67 with an increment code of 1976-2019 … effective April 2025 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, $3,000, or $4,500 . As a result of … be no newly eligible employees receiving an LLS payment. In addition, current employees receiving an LLS will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-140-april-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… finances. Investigators found that the defendants did not pay the victim’s mortgage, property taxes or other bills for … his isolation and condition. From January 2018 to August 2023, a total of $338,000 in pension and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted efforts of these agencies, we achieved a just and proper result. The … the duplicity he presented to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder that we will not tolerate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 16, 2025 Understanding the Program Schools purchase a wide variety of IT equipment, such as desktop computers, as well as highly portable items, such as … (Board)-adopted financial policies and procedures manual (Policy) required the COO to ensure accurate inventory records …
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)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s … Furthermore, employees were paid for overtime that, in some instances, was not adequately documented or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… double-digit declines in the earlier months (April - June) of the pandemic. Total local government collections in 2020 … responders on the job and help implement the delivery of the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections … were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 percent in the Capital District to a drop of 10.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberOversight of 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 … the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed … a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) for incoming students and provides support and enrichment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… He was presented this award at the organization’s 59th national convention on Saturday. “I am truly honored to … DiNapoli served a term as president of the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators. He been a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organization