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DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing preschool special education providers throughout … for gifts, including $645 for flowers and $16,191 for gift baskets given to both employees and non-employees. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… showed that downstate regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, … led the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley … but the growth was smaller in 2016 than in 2015. The North Country region suffered a decline in job creation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… to less than one percent, inflation has crept up resulting in the highest allowable levy growth since 2013," DiNapoli … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … growth factor climbed noticeably from the 0.68 percent cap in the current fiscal year, the 2018 fiscal year will be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… a number of local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) do not verify if businesses receiving tax breaks are actually … reviewed contained recapture provisions. For example, one business received more than $600,000 in tax abatements, but … DiNapoli will release his annual IDA performance report. Last year’s report noted that 112 active IDAs in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped … applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to … the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 fiscal year end. “While inflation continues to decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … were no approvals, competitive analysis and bidding, as required. The Mitchell-Lama Housing program provides … developments have recently applied for a maintenance or rent increase. The audit included several recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… 6 2011 established a statewide language access policy in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38DiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… City has recovered 99.4% of private sector jobs it lost in the pandemic, but unevenly across key industries, … and warehousing and office sectors, but retail, restaurants, construction and tourism continue to lag the … arts, entertainment and recreation, construction, office, restaurants, retail, securities, tourism and transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This Chapter provides an … through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller OSC approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded. … and permits for the manufacturing, distribution, and selling of alcoholic beverages. SLA also enforces the … between SLA and the Office of General Services (OGS), OGS’ Business Service Center (BSC) performs many administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Caton , Delaware County , Town of Indian Lake and Tompkins County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … contracts. From January 2013 through June 2014, auditors found the town made purchases from the board member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Taxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… by 47 percent, primarily reflecting the economic recovery as well as temporary tax rate increases included in the SFY … in securities industry bonuses. Corporate franchise taxes increased by 46 percent, resulting from higher tax … limit on federal itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) by imposing the tax on the business entity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… oversight by the state Department of Health (DOH) over a period of more than six years resulted in over $700 million … individuals are automatically enrolled in MLTC, others can choose to voluntarily enroll. DOH contracts with Maximus … plan from 2016 to 2021, totaling $151,490, on behalf of a patient who should not have been allowed to remain in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in the futures of their loved ones." NY’s 529 College Savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli: Dangerous Dodd-Frank Roll Back Plan Threatens Consumers, Markets and Investors
… Services Committee, including Chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling and members of the New York Congressional delegation, to … “The authors must have hoped Americans have amnesia and have forgotten the financial crisis that caused the Great … against high-risk loans, weaken corporate accountability and sow the seeds for economic instability,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-dangerous-dodd-frank-roll-back-plan-threatens-consumers-markets-and-investorsDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… York state implemented an electronic visit verification program to confirm the delivery of Medicaid personal care services (2021) and home … that can prevent payments for certain claims when there is no matching electronic verification record, however this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the … with fiscal years starting July 1, 2025, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
Women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023 according to a report on the gender pay gap released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses