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DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… may be used by developing formal policies around the accumulation and uses of these funds.” DiNapoli’s report … such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits and Pell Grants. Since budget adoption, the city has … it will again have to identify additional resources to fund these expenses next year. The city should be realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… and nonprofits, preserving the IRA’s grant and tax credit programs should be a priority. If the programs are … funded through the IRA provide over $142 billion through federal programs managed by several U.S. agencies. New York … There are over 20 new or modified clean energy and clean vehicle tax credits available through the IRA. IRA tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… or create written procedures. Auditors determined limited action was taken to reduce the stockpile. DOH conducted some … Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the New York National Guard may have purchased, stored or transported DME, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… The state’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … technology (IT) equipment being unaccounted for, and the agency destroys new and barely used devices rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8Poland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … lead action level, and because there was no information on the lead levels of the 132 water outlets that we … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… financial records and reports are not accurate, the Board does not have reliable information to oversee the District’s financial activities and make informed decisions.Had the Board conducted an annual … with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review. 1 Otisco Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… 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 39 water outlets not sampled for … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), to businesses to encourage various … receive IDA financial assistance, promise to create new jobs or retain existing jobs in the community and invest in … $360 million. Seven of the approved projects were granted sales and use tax exemptions and three were granted mortgage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Holtsville Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners … The Board developed and adopted budgets that resulted in a total operating surplus of $4.8 million between fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4XI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… subject to OSC approval. Purchase orders created by State agencies that serve as the complete purchase agreement … vendor (stand-alone POs) are subject to the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) review when they exceed OSC … additional information). This section provides guidance on State agency creation and submission of these transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit … annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… for newborn claims that were submitted with incorrect birth weights. Auditors also found $1.06 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (2018-S-43) Auditors found DEC has made significant progress … were abated at 160 sites (86 percent) as of October 2018. Auditors also found about $5.1 million in expenses … (Follow-Up) (2019-F-10) An initial audit issued in April 2018 found that DOH incorrectly implemented claims processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,732 contracts for state … and operation at the Sampson and Seneca Lake State Parks in Seneca and Ontario counties. $1.2 million with Coyle … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1732 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, larger-than-expected declines in current fiscal year tax collections leave uncertainty that … monetary settlement funds into the Rainy Day Reserve Fund in the current and next fiscal years with the caveat “if … fiscal year before declining by approximately $1.5 billion in the coming year and by more than $2.5 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … (PPP), according to Census Bureau survey data for the week ending June 27. $38.2 billion in PPP loans were approved … fund balance appears to indicate a strong cash position, it reflects factors including $4.5 billion in short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020SUNY Bulletin No. SU-134
… Students in GSEU. Background Article 5, Section 5.9 of the 2006 Agreement between the State of New York and the Graduate Students Negotiating Unit … in Bargaining Unit 28 must be employed at the time of payment as well as the previous semester. The agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-134-april-1-2007-stipend-increase-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-170
… President and forwarded to SUNY System Administration. All Discretionary Increases must be entered by SUNY for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-170-2010-discretionary-increase-suny-management-confidentialDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of … DiNapoli's auditors act as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds