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DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation departments released today by … 13 departments reviewed had a total of 3,851 restitution cases with probation supervision during the audit period of Jan. 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Auditors reviewed 343 cases with ordered restitution totaling $2.8 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Professional Services (Putnam County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three … – Procurement (Erie County) Auditors determined the school’s procurement policy is not comprehensive. The board did not … found that there was no supporting documentation for 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA …
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
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . Sales tax collections during this period grew by just over … of the state, much of which had begun to see increasing sales tax collections starting as soon as the third quarter …
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
… The COVID-19 recession has hit hard in every area of the State, erasing more than 1.8 million jobs statewide. New York … regions were well above the nation’s 12.8 percent. Source: State Department of Labor statistics More Troubling Impacts … during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 …
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
… victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … to take advantage of a vulnerable pensioner, placing them in unlivable conditions. There was no regard for the victim’s … Office, and Schodack Police Department for their work in ending this deceit.” The victim, an 86-year-old New York …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County … of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive … Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the State Police, and the HUD OIG, they will be held accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… System scores. DiNapoli releases fiscal stress scores for municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year basis for … revenues helped to put local governments on solid fiscal ground in 2021,” DiNapoli said. “Still, municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following … It was sixth highest among all states in debt per capita. At the end of SFY 2021-22, State-Funded debt outstanding per … and overall spending levels. New York State Bond Ratings At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State’s general obligation …
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 State’s Empire State Development agency (ESD) has not been meeting … the economic benefits of the transfer compared to the fair market value of the property, a new audit from State … disclosure explaining the economic benefits to New York’s taxpayers for sales of properties below their fair market …
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
… and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these … and York Hill (Manhattan). Key Findings Our audit found that HPD does not adequately oversee the physical and … and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents and whether …
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)
… the District’s website for public review. 1 Lead Exposure Symptoms and Complications – https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/symptoms-complications/index.html 2 As of December 22, 2022, …
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
… will review provider Plans at both recertification site visits and visits from the Regional Office. Providers … guidance that states they will review them at later site visits. Some OASAS-certified Programs are not set up to … making. Key Recommendations Review and revise the LSBs, site review instruments, and any other guidance, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… track, inventory and safeguard IT assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Although the board-adopted … record-required threshold of $1,500 for fixed assets. In addition, the IT asset inventory was decentralized with … provider maintaining inventory records, which resulted in the records containing inconsistent information. Port …
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)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 207 water outlets not sampled for … the lead action level, did not report these results to the State through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data System …
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)
… for Cycle Two. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 95 water outlets not sampled for testing, we … sampling and how they would be secured against use, and what remedial actions were planned or enacted. Of the 273 … , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. …
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
… program addresses many of the issues raised. The new online system will streamline applications, improve program …
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)
… sampling and how they would be secured against use, and what remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 178 water outlets not sampled for testing, we … , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. …
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)
… ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the … 566 in 2023. Inspection components include checking for health and safety issues; general facility management and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-274
… Attorneys Association of the City of New York SN New York State Court Officers Association SR New York State Supreme Court Officers Association SY New York State … Pay record for any of the following earnings codes on or after 04/04/2019 and while in an eligible Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-274-april-2019-increases-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-andDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… management. DiNapoli’s report, coming after recent news reports raised questions about significant problems with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causes