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DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… allocated or fully identified. The proposed budget would increase the Thruway Authority’s dependence on state … budget projects that state-supported debt outstanding will increase by nearly $10 billion, or 19.6 percent, over five … to reach $70.8 billion by the end of SFY 2020-21, an increase of 13.2 percent over the same period. DOB projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… state's 2,859 community water systems were required by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to collect data about … of violations to consumers; Ensures prompt reporting of violation information, as well as information about returning to compliance, in the federal Safe Drinking Water Information System; and Confirms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsNYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… material risks climate change poses to their business and what steps they are taking to meet those challenges. … material risks climate change poses to their business and what steps they are taking to meet those challenges …
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
… sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise … sharply in recent years, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller … prevent these possibilities from becoming reality, and the MTA must make the best use of its resources." DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being … to get the services they need and transition to permanent housing, according to an audit released today by State … enough to ensure local social service offices and other providers are providing them with the services they require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait … which they detailed in their response to the audit. Audit New York City Department for the Aging: Case Management … Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Agings DFTA client wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risks30% New York State Initiative
… school year prior to completing their applications. SFAs report information from the previous school year’s food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiativeDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012 and aging emergency and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16-response.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16)
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16.pdfAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Among working households, 41 percent had at least one adult shift their work to a teleworking environment. 4 It has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… , Noise in New York City Neighborhoods , released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report maps noise … said. "This report gathers data that could be used by state and city agencies to focus noise control efforts more … on noise provide useful information that enables city and state agencies to improve the quality of life for residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one of only seven states or territories with unemployment insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan … claims, necessitating continued borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020. If New York’s outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments … taxes,” DiNapoli said. “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthMonitoring of Homeless Data
… data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit covered the period from … populations. In New York, 24 federally funded regional or local planning bodies—Continuums of Care (CoCs)—coordinate … systems but are not required to share this data with OTDA or provide open access to the Local Districts that submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $12.5 billion in lost and forgotten … accounts are unclaimed in New York, some dating back to the 1940s. An interactive map created by DiNapoli’s office … by county. “Every New Yorker should visit our website to see if my office is holding any money in their name. It’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3-180response.pdfAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3.pdf