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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the following school district audits have been issued. Brewster Central School District – Professional Services …
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
… for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Comptroller …
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
… for their crimes, and the victim has received needed care and services.” New York State Police Superintendent … 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 …
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
… OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage … (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother … they will be held accountable for their actions.” “The arrests today were the culmination of a collaborative …
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
… Agency (NYCIDA) approved tax breaks and other incentives for businesses even though it lacked required financial … selection and monitoring, there’s little accounting for the benefits the public gets from these tax breaks and … mortgage recording taxes, with some benefits continuing for up to 30 years. Companies have to show why they would not …
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
… said. “Still, municipalities shouldn’t assume this will last. Inflation remains a major concern and sales tax growth … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly … increased taxation or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: …
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
… agency (ESD) has not been meeting statutory requirements to provide accurate, annual reports of its real estate … about the economic benefits of the transfer compared to the fair market value of the property, a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “ESD has to be more transparent about the real estate transactions it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income … 22, 2024, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity co-op developments, with … were unable to collect over $1.5 million in unrealized rental income from apartments that remained vacant for more …
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)
… beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New York State Education Law and Section 170.12 of the Regulations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4Addiction Support Services During Emergencies
… comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS operates 12 Addiction Treatment Centers and oversees nearly 400 providers that it … than 1,000 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) The city’s 2025-26 adopted budget totals $1.55 billion, which includes … Public Schools and $739.8 million for the city. The 2025-26 budget is $35.8 million more than the city’s budget …
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)
… Free School District (District) officials identify, report and implement 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 …
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)
… City School District (District) officials identify, report and implement 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… the potential of these programs but found key areas for improvements at the Department of Labor (DOL) which oversees them. “Apprenticeship programs open doors for many New Yorkers to access well-paid jobs that become careers, while helping businesses and unions train the workforce they need,” said DiNapoli . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachFredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New York State Education Law and Section 170.12 of the Regulations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program The Office of … addressing the issues we identified in the initial audit report. Of the report’s eight audit recommendations, five were implemented, … of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report 2018S52 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded … and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The audit … To determine whether Medicaid recipients including sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-274
… units who meet the eligibility criteria: Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR … SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York SG … for eligible employees. In addition, consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-274-april-2019-increases-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and