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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an … collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately monitors … weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence in products purchased in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of General School Funds (2009-N-2). Background Our initial report, … New York City Department of Education: Michelangelo Middle School – Management of General School Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water … PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followTown of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest. Key Findings The Highway Superintendent did not maintain a complete inventory of Department assets and the Board did not adequately … employees do not have a prohibitive conflict of interest in Town contracts. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up) (2018-F-9)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f9.pdfOpinion 2024-1
… HEALTH LAW, § 1114; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, § 10; GENERAL CITY LAW, §§ 19, 20; TOWN LAW, § 198; VILLAGE LAW, § 11-1112. … Section 1 of Article 8, the Gift and Loan Clause, of the New York State Constitution, and that the Gift and Loan Clause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Implementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that addressed … on the eastern tip of Long Island and extends to major NYC terminals, including Penn Station, GCM, Atlantic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonAn Economic Snaphot of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood - September 2017
Bedford-Stuyvesant is one of the many neighborhoods in Brooklyn to experience a resurgence.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2018.pdfEconomic and Fiscal Profile: City of Corning, New York
Corning has stable finances and has been successful in fostering economic development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/pdf/corning.pdfSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine … In addition, TBTA had more than $72 million in unpaid fees for the Henry Hudson Bridge from 2013 through 2015. TBTA … analysis and the limited data to support it, it is unclear how rigorously TBTA has examined the options related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of … effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2)
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2.pdfExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment … made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
New York State agency overtime costs increased 102 in 2024 for a total of $13 billion while the number of overtime hours increased by 78 or 18 million hours higher than the previous year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. … unions. But we must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our country and fight … treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
Determine whether the revenue and expenditure projections in the budget and fund balance were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/harrison.pdfDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances have been boosted by strong economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Report 2019-S-43 ). About the Program NY State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-follow