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DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… CUNY students who enrolled in 2015 (the most recent entering class with published four-year graduation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesProcurement (P) Card Program
The objective of our examination was to determine if the PCard transactions within our scope period were appropriate and in compliance with the laws rules regulations and guidelines governing the purchasing card program and State purchasing requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/05/01/procurement-p-card-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same … growth in collections during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) … experienced stronger growth in the first half of 2025, future revenues may become less predictable as local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … income growth of about 52%, according to DiNapoli’s report. The food price index rose sharply during the COVID-19 … lower rates of supermarkets per resident. DiNapoli’s report found that grocery costs, also categorized as “food at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli: Audit of NYC's CityFHEPS Program Reveals Weak Oversight and Rising Costs
… the seven providers. Key audit findings included: Unsafe Apartments: Families were placed in apartments with serious housing-code violations, including … who continued to receive rent payments for uninhabitable apartments, increasing costs and forcing families to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-audit-nycs-cityfheps-program-reveals-weak-oversight-and-rising-costsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… New York’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York students and … Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 29. … on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your child,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… Purpose To determine whether New York Career Institute complied with … school located in downtown Manhattan. NYCI is approved to offer nine certificate and degree programs in the fields … ($12,750 per year). TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide financial assistance to help eligible students pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteChurchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the expenses reported on their annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported expenses must comply with Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded. The … September 16, 2019. About the Program DMNA manages the State’s military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsLewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through January 24, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Parkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] , East Greenbush [pdf] , East Hampton [pdf] , North Hempstead … of our audit was to assess municipalities’ compliance with their Parkland Alienation legislation for the period … alienation" occurs when a municipality wishes to sell, lease or discontinue the use of municipal parkland. In order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Westchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… Treasurer’s custody that he should have turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Before our review … with the Otsego County Surrogate’s Court and the State Comptroller in July 2025 for guidance on the … moving forward with paying the abandoned property to the State Comptroller. Key Recommendation The Treasurer should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out … of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was … of the PFD in 2013. From in or about December 2013 to in or about October 2015, MELIN embezzled PFD funds under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… and process Directory data must demonstrate a strong security posture and comply with the security requirements established by Health and Human … agency also must comply with Child Support Enforcement’s Security Requirements for State Agencies Receiving National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… paid a total of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. Audit Summary District officials … and wages accurately during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. We reviewed 35 employees’ salaries … and wages accurately during the period July 1 2022 through October 10 2024 We reviewed 35 employees salaries and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's … eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to … be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their scrutiny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… DiNapoli said. “The risk of a recession has eased in the near term, but the city should continue to increase its reserves and look for opportunities for savings.” The city intends to transfer … to nearly $3 billion in FY 2022 and $3.2 billion in FY 2023. Despite concerns that job growth would slow in 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… to develop and follow a Plan. DMV issues licenses, non-driver identification cards, vehicle titles, and vehicle registrations; conducts road tests; monitors driver training; and performs regulatory, adjudicatory, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… provided by private nonprofits and 20 percent provided by State-run services. One of these nonprofit service providing … services in multiple locations throughout New York State: 82 in New York City, one in Westchester County, one in … funding from OPWDD is a combination of Medicaid and State appropriations. For the fiscal year ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manual