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The Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… children here. We need the city to remain competitive on the world stage and a place where people want to move, put … of 442,241 in 2020. Brooklyn and Queens led the way with 9.2% and 7.8% growth respectively, with the population in all … fell for the first time in more than a decade to 35.2%. That statistic rebounded to a record high of 39% in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… must also include explanations as to why. DASNY did not do so. DASNY officials told DiNapoli’s auditors that the goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… rules and regulations, and whether HESC has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in compliance with … mission includes ensuring that students have access to a college education and an understanding of their financial … STEM degree and agree to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… is working hard every day to expose public corruption at all levels of government and we continue to partner with law … I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff as we continue our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… provide for some optimism, state agencies must do their job and make prompt contracting a priority.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 … system. Officials said they were strengthening their collection, use and analysis of data but did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… We maintain that many of the examples cited in our report do represent non-compliance with existing policies and that certain of the examples do call into question the benefit that taxpayers and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveTrumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
Determine whether Trumansburg Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/trumansburg-2022-13.pdfBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … in New York State in 2021. The employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 37% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followCoxsackie-Athens Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-21)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentHarborfields Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-31)
… was not completed by September 15, as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Ten of the 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/harborfields-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newCanandaigua City School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-25)
… completed by September 15, 2020, as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. All 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/canandaigua-city-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… whether the Kortright Rural Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … oil; had officials worked with the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) to use a State contract the District could have saved $2,805, 21 percent of the District’s heating oil cost. Key Recommendations l …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51Opinion 98-20
… opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties … related to the functions to be performed and is in the best interest of the fire district. You ask whether a … to be performed by members of the squad and is in the best interests of the fire district ( id .; NY Const, art …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Management of Invasive Species
… the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 through … (e.g., boat steward education/inspection program; warning signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesThe 80/20 Housing Program
… all applicants and adult family members to sign consent forms authorizing developments to collect information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… Purpose To determine whether the network security controls at the … Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial … plans to ensure the health center functions in the best interest of the Town’s residents. … The objective of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a … (SFS), regardless of whether the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if … OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contracts