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Commack Public Library District – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-132)
… Background The Commack Public Library District is located in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County and serves over 15,000 patrons. The … services that are not required to be competitively bid, in accordance with GML. The Board also did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/commack-public-library-district-selected-financial-operations-2015m-132DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … in 2023, $2.8 billion in 2024 and $3.3 billion in 2025) predominantly through the use of $10.5 billion in … by an average of 4.2%, higher than projected inflation. In 2025, when federal aid runs out, the MTA plans to balance its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceLongwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (2015M-309)
… in this report. … Longwood Public Library Bank Account Management 2015M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/05/longwood-public-library-bank-account-management-2015m-309DiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, according to a report issued today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and … totaling more than $1.3 million were made prior to Board approval. Had the Board authorized the payment of … Board approval. The Treasurer does not sign all checks to pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316DiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Albany is the heart of … I want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for shining a light on the challenges that Albany is facing. While Albany was not … areas of caution for the city. The city’s dependence on fund balance to close budget gaps should be closely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Niagara Frontier Transportation … transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New … $10.4 million. The remaining capital funds were provided by either the State or federal governments. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation. The growth was driven, in part, by more recent housing production.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-24-2025.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Final results ranged from lows of zero at the Rochester- Genesee Regional Transportation Authority and only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board and District officials effectively monitor the District’s financial condition by ensuring that budget estimates and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine if Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to making payment when the vendor is: required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in New York, this is known as the Essential Plan (EP). The EP … the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for Medicaid, Child Health … insurance coverage from Medicaid to the EP, which resulted in a significant increase in coverage in 2025. As of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… today announced he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state … today announced he has approved a $47 million contract with Limnes Corp of Whitestone NY to paint 13 state bridges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… 9.1 million New Yorkers were working in 2016, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … market regions saw unemployment decline sharply from 2011 to 2016, in half of those markets, the number of people with … Valley, Central New York and Western New York from 2011 to 2016, while increasing in other regions of the state; As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008Vendor Responsibility Review Process
… the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract … from unfair competitions; and produces better value for the State and its citizens. For its part, the vendor must disclose any information or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… Peninsula is an 11-mile-long barrier in Southwestern Queens. The communities along the peninsula are Far Rockaway, … 2021. This was substantially greater than the borough of Queens (43.8%) and citywide (28.5%) business growth. Almost … what is still left to be done,” said State Senator James Sanders Jr. "I am proud to have worked in partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackEast Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … not obtain the required number of quotations or proposals for five purchases totaling $27,129. Key Recommendations … procurement and purchasing policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pension