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Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s upcoming automatic processing and … Unit 21 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip), Leave of Absence/MTS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… across demographic groups, even as overall unemployment has improved since the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My report … of the city’s workforce recovery from the pandemic has been reflected across the demographic and socioeconomic … the Black unemployment rate was 6.9%. Black unemployment has persisted locally since the onset of the pandemic. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… these contracted entities were required to provide was training, consisting of webinars/workshops, to business … in New York City. Additionally, the programs included training courses for businesses in subjects such as preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… to analyze financial trends. Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a school district’s financial condition is … of surplus fund balance 1 , up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. A … of the next year’s budget, was between 2 and 12 percent when adding in the appropriated fund balance, which is up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mSeaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… July 01, 2021 – May 31, 2023. We extended the audit period to July 17, 2023 to review the District’s most recent inventory list. … from furniture, vehicles, equipment and machinery to buildings and land. School districts (districts) also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Stafford – Capital … (Genesee County) The board did not properly authorize and monitor capital project activity. Because the board relied on an engineering firm and a financial advisor to manage capital projects, it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Chittenango Central School District , East Hampton Union Free School District , Jericho Union Free School District , Lyme Central School District , Red … was not needed to fund operations. East Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… the primary provider of transportation, with lower on-time rates and higher no shows,” DiNapoli said. “The authority … paratransit services, and work in coordination with the Taxi and Limousine Commission to increase the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… in scope. New deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay, and interest on new car loans are in effect only for tax … and hotel staff, that regularly and customarily receive tips. As a result, parking lot and coat room attendants, who … childcare workers and home health aides who generally do not receive tips will not. In 2031, when these temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… the pre-pandemic average. The report examines PIT filings for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on … net out-migration rates remained higher, particularly for families. Policy makers need to make sure the state … continue in order to provide a high quality of life for all New Yorkers.” Taxpayer Filings in 2020 and 2021 PIT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycReal Property Portfolio
… fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The audit … through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… entertainment and recreation sector (either part-time or full-time), with average annual earnings of $63,100. 4 These … vaccine. A strong and vibrant New York City requires the full presence of the cultural and physical amenities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Federal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… years. Limited loans on a pro-rated basis for less-than-full-time students. Limited loan repayment plans for loans … federal and non-federal awards that equal or exceed the full cost of attendance as of July 1, 2026. Provided for … Aid Data. Grants In 2021-22, 56 percent of first-time, full-time undergraduate students nationwide received federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Painting Inc. for preservation of the Thaddeus Kosciusko (Twin) Bridges on I-87 in Albany and Saratoga Counties. $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… 2016. In the intervening years, several criminal justice policy changes have been adopted, and the declining trend in … the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the … policies remains to be done. In the months ahead, policy makers should carefully examine opportunities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60000 from the village
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s economy, generating the second-highest expenditures in any state at approximately $5 billion, supporting local … P. DiNapoli. “Our 7,500 lakes and ponds, 70,000 miles of rivers, streams and coastline and millions of acres of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… annually and more than $460,000 by maximizing bus capacity for in-district runs, thereby reducing routes and eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-fines