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Opinion 92-46
… The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center need … by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should … by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46DiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… but could still be collected by the state Department of Health (DOH). "New York has been leaving millions of dollars … on the table," DiNapoli said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsOpinion 90-60
… to be borne by the municipal taxpayers" and offer "greater opportunities for private and revenue financing" (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60DiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… York City’s restaurant industry had 23,650 establishments in 2019, provided 317,800 jobs, paid $10.7 billion in total wages citywide and delivered nearly $27 billion in taxable sales, but many restaurants and bars have closed … New York Citys restaurant industry had 23650 establishments in 2019 provided 317800 jobs paid $107 billion in total wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economy2020-2021 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
As required by law, this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/annual-report-20-21.pdf2023-2024 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
As required by law, this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/2025/pdf/annual-report-on-audits-2023-2024.pdf2021-2022 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
As required by law, this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/2023/pdf/annual-report-on-audits-2021-2022.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the economic disruption caused by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… Did Town of Cohocton (Town) officials make purchases in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices? Audit Period … the Program Generally, municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One of the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Workers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Workers' Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the … fiscal years ended March 31, 2011. Background The Workers' Compensation Board (Board) was established under Article 8, Section 140 of the Workers' Compensation Law. The primary responsibility of the Board is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… training, services and supports even more critical. State law requires that mental health instruction be a part of … to ensure they meet requirements of the state education law. Require schools to ensure all staff who have daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … statement regarding the agreement announced today on New York City’s adopted budget. "The adopted budget agreement between the New York City Council and Mayor Adams shows the city has … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Opinion 96-7
… agreement. You ask whether several fire districts may join together in an advertising campaign for the purpose of … advertise to recruit volunteers, they may join together and perform this function cooperatively pursuant to … Whether fire districts may join together in an ad campaign for the purpose of recruiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7IV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and Pari-Mutuel Law. Other Taxes – Racing and Combative Sports Tax 30432 Racing Tax Tax imposed on admissions fees … Wagering and Pari-Mutuel Law. 30433 Authorized Combative Sports Tax Tax imposed on the gross receipts from ticket … broadcasting rights or digital streaming of a combative sports match or exhibition as prescribed in Article 19 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesOpinion 97-26
… Equipment (authority to allocate cost of equipment between zone of assessment and remainder of district); (authority to use equipment purchased for use within a zone of assessment in other areas of fire district); … 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-2, p 5). January 9, 1998 Bernard T. Callan, Esq., Attorney at Law Lakeland Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Annual Audit
… Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. Board staff enter claims data for all special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (2021-S-19)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types of rechargeable batteries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s19.pdfDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation costs,” said DiNapoli. “By … have ensured tax dollars are being spent in a prudent and economical manner.” After the … started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education programs to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and school audits were issued. Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (Nassau County) The board and district officials did not properly manage fund balance and … may have been identified and corrected. Cayuga County – Court and Trust Funds Pursuant to a court order, certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits