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Federal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in … for FFY 2020 due to the unprecedented influx of federal relief aid. Prior to FFY 2020, the gap between the taxes New … outcome for all Americans. “The influx of federal relief funds was critical to helping states manage through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were issued. Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (St. Lawrence County) The board did not … over the work of the treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing district checks … In addition, the board did not ensure the financial software, town clerk’s software and justice court software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations (2019-N-2) Auditors determined that DOF did not maximize collection of fines and fees owed for parking violations, especially for vehicle owners residing … city has large outstanding balances due from summonses for parking violations, and DOF has not always taken timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional service providers reviewed. Auditors … paid $696,291 during the audit period. Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – Procurement (Erie County) … auditors found that officials did not realize the former superintendent was to reimburse the district $2,813 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… the COVID-19 pandemic,” said DiNapoli. “While this is good news, local leaders are advised to budget carefully. If this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 9, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than Half of Adult New Yorkers Affected by Loss of Employment Income As was widely reported, New York’s … 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one measure of the impact of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the home to be placed in foreclosure, his vehicle to be … in deplorable conditions: the toilet and shower in the home were inoperable, animal feces were on the floor and the … no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was removed and foreclosure proceedings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… Government in the Second Degree and arraigned before Judge Anthony Neddo at the Watertown City Court Centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… requirements, including the creation and retention of jobs.” The NYCIDA helps eligible local businesses to invest in their growth, … and project how many full time equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created or retained because of the breaks. In 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, State Comptroller … counties and towns, 44 cities, and 11 villages. This round of scoring identified eight local governments designated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal health. High borrowing levels may: … since SFY 2017-18. $61.9 billion of State-Supported debt, as defined in State law, an increase of 20.8 percent since … directly affect its ability to provide current services as well as its longterm fiscal health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… the economic benefits of the transfer compared to the fair market value of the property, a new audit from State … to promote economic development, business investment and job creation in New York. The Public Authorities Law (PAL) … example, the expected benefits of the projects included job creation, but failed to provide any specific information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS operates 12 Addiction … (eFINDS), an application that allows them to monitor where a patient is evacuated from and moved to. To use … to manage access to treatment. Waiting list information can also be used by OASAS to inform discussions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and submission of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of … OSC approval, see Section XI.8.A Centralized Contracts . OP transactions are generally for one-time purchases that … for additional information). Upon OSC approval of the OP transaction, agencies are able to create and dispatch the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… mold, water damage, collapsed walls and ceilings, peeling paint, and broken doors and windows. Even though HPD utilizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… containing inconsistent information. Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (Nassau County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District (District) officials identify, report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15