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Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers, December 2022
The scale of authority operations is enormous, with more than 1,000 State and local entities spending more than $78 billion per year, employing more than 166,000 full- and part-time staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-2022.pdfAll My Children Day Care — Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-3) 180-Day Response
Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s3-response.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2018-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s66-response1.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-360
… or Leave of Absence On 09/01/2023 OR the first day of the semester beginning nearest to 09/01/2023, whichever is later, … of Retired or Terminated during the break between fall semester 2023 and spring semester 2024 but who otherwise meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-360-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-360.1
… or Leave of Absence On 09/01/2023 OR the first day of the semester beginning nearest to 09/01/2023, whichever is later, … of Retired or Terminated during the break between fall semester 2023 and spring semester 2024 but who otherwise meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3601-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… with campuses, including the University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF), one of the largest with $723 million in … June 30, 2015. Auditors found two foundations, Stony Brook Foundation (SBF) and UBF, controlled $1.1 billion, more than half of the total foundation assets. Auditors also determined 16 foundations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… DOH collected approximately $3.6 billion in rebates from MCO claims. The eMedNY system rejects MCO encounter claims that are incomplete or incorrect. In such cases, the MCO is notified of the rejection, and is expected to correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… last three years, averaging only 1.3 percent, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … focusing greater attention on the issues that contribute to the financial pressures on local governments and school … this combination of factors has forced school districts to tighten their belts, too many high-need school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job growth, record … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingFormer Captain of Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $14k
… grand larceny in the third degree and arraigned before the Honorable Richard Carpenter in the Town of Moriah Court. He …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/former-captain-town-moriah-ambulance-squad-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-14kXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… appropriations (excluding SUNY and CUNY) that are not reappropriated and the SUNY Stabilization Account … Operations appropriations excluding SUNY and CUNY that are not reappropriated and the SUNY Stabilization Account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert … businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law provides for regular, … contract for goods and services. This section summarizes the requirements of Article 4-C including requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… Parks is responsible for managing a vast array of public amenities, including 5,000 buildings (e.g., … may not deny the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities because its … disabilities. The self-evaluation is designed to uncover areas that require more attention and identify policies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York … to December) increased by 8.8% over the same quarter of 2021, which was similar to the year-over-year rates seen in … to fairly weak collections from the same quarter in 2021, when COVID infection rates were peaking, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, … and other authorized activities. Traditional lottery games remain the dominant contributor to gaming revenues, … for six months starting in mid-March. While lottery games have been available without interruption, those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… actually eligible for the benefits for which they provide notifications. DiNapoli’s auditors found that many … Auditors also found system customers may not be receiving notifications on important benefits for which they may be eligible, as notifications are delivered only via email and less than half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during the pandemic – especially those that lost loved ones in nursing homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year … its ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes. It also found that, under the direction of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failures