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2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… TBTA also did not fully utilize the new DMV registration suspension program, as evidenced by submitting only a limited number of registrations for suspension each week after the initial introductory period. … (23 weeks), TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration suspension. During this period, the total number of plates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… Securities industry profitability rose sharply in 2016, increasing by 21 percent, while the average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 1 percent … Securities industry profitability rose sharply in 2016 increasing by 21 percent while the average bonus paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… areas of the state. Overall, auditors determined that HTFC is making program payments to property owners for the correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … funded nearly $2.7 billion in other new needs in FY 2026, much of which went towards discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesOpinion 95-5
… Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial bonds issued to finance purchase of … may apply surplus surcharge monies toward the payment of interest and/or principal on serial bonds issued to finance … may apply surplus surcharge monies toward the payment of interest andor principal on serial bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly … residents of MitchellLama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewals HCR Division of Housing and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… chiropractic and another business to support his opulent lifestyle. Luckily, our $5.7 million investigation of nearby …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing … this morning after an investigation that exposed the theft of approximately $12,900 from his campaign committee, and the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up) … in April 2018 determined, based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, that the agency did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up) (2023-F-37) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f37-response.pdfControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (2019-S-37) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Transportation (Department) has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over its vehicle use and maintenance expenses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s37-response.pdfControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses (2019-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s38-response.pdfCollege at Plattsburgh - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-141), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s141-response.pdfDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (2015-S-84)
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring Drug and Alcohol Treatment program contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s84.pdfDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, … The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college fees, according to an audit … officials and fire company members, including utilities, cable television, insurance, college fees, books and rent. In … $35000 in personal expenses for members including rent cable television and college fees according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… Rochester, Rye, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, White Plains and Yonkers. The Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsXI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… An exception currently exists for special revenue funds federal appropriation enacted for grant period(s) that extend … DEBT SERVICE This category includes all appropriations for tax-financed state debt service on long-term debt; … Division of the Budget for the exact amount needed, after deduction(s) for accumulated interest earned on reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overview