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Selected Performance Measures (2018-S-18)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18.pdfLease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (2022-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n6.pdfAn Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel
The tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is uneven across the state, with Long Island nearly at full recovery of jobs lost while the North Country and Mohawk Valley are struggling to regain their footing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/welcome-back-to-ny-an-analysis-of-post-pandemic-travel.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (2019-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19n8-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (2019-N-8)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19n8.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64) 180-Day Response
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64-response.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64)
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64.pdfAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation review process and taking action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s14-response.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2019-S-69) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority (SLA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s69-response.pdfAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14)
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation review process and taking action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s14.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2027 comes at a time of unusual fiscal uncertainty, primarily stemming from federal actions that are injecting uncertainty into the economy and disrupting the federal-state fiscal relationship.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/sfy-2027-executive-budget-report.pdfLocal Government Management Guide - Cash Management Technology
This guide is designed to give the reader an overview of electronic cash management technologies, as well as the internal controls needed to help detect fraud and ensure that all transactions are captured.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cash-management-technology.pdfDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… in monetary settlements last year and this year, with most of these resources allocated either in the last enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead and another 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… and robust job growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This … and robust job growth according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
The state Department of Health DOH should continue to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions are being taken to protect residents according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… city operates a fleet of about 30,100 vehicles (owned and rented) and motorized equipment maintained and operated by … parts and supplies, provided a technical manual for all agencies, and created a fleet inventory management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenNYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… alternative energies but fossil fuel companies have shown little evidence they’re adjusting their business models to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… one-third of the subway fleet is now more than 30 years old and about 40 percent of the signals in the system are more than 50 years old. The sharp growth in subway ridership over the past 15 … plants in the subway system are more than 50 years old and have never been rehabilitated, including five that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikes