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DiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… In a report released today , State Comptroller Thomas P. … merits greater focus on where resources are going and what services are working. Street homelessness is a chronic … of clients in low-barrier beds. All three indicators have been on the rise, but each has limitations. The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Comptroller approved 1,515 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.4 billion and approved nearly 5.4 million payments worth almost $15.4 billion. The office rejected 153 contracts and related transactions valued at $215.5 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 96-7
… (advertising to recruit volunteer firefighters) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (cooperation agreement for recruitment of volunteer firefighters) -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Opinion 94-28
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- … be no reimbursement and the county general fund would bear that portion of the expense. December 31, 1994 Courtenay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage … across the state, missing recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit … sit idle. I urge the Department of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringBetter Coordination and More Effective Services Needed for Victims of Domestic Violence
… domestic violence hotline were often not connected to a person who could help, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also found … programs and policies, and coordinate the state agencies that administer programs and services related to domestic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/better-coordination-and-more-effective-services-needed-victims-domestic-violenceDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her … with the investigators of the New York State Police in their joint investigation of this matter. “The alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief swore to … $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.” Past … on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… $14.8 million to repair cell block utilities at Great Meadow Correctional Facility and $5.2 million to replace … with 187 Wolf Road LLC, Colonie, Albany County. Stony Brook - $1.25 million with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Aiken, Inc., and $2.4 million with Assignment America, LLC. Department of Environmental Conservation $4.4 million … & Supply Corp. for bridge washing throughout the New York City Region. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $101 million … and commonly requested data, including Legislative travel and per diem expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Crane Hogan Structural Systems Inc. to rehabilitate canal lift bridges on Routes 19 & 98 over Erie Canal in Monroe and … and Disability Assistance $154.5 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. $33.6 million for the Landlord Rental Assistance Program. Other Payment Rejections and Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. … risk that the district’s IT data and components will be lost or misused and that the district will not be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2City of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to … exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … solely to benefit private enterprise. Give flexibility in times of emergency. The constitution’s emergency … The Times Union published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is charged with the responsibility, under Section 112 of the State Finance Law, … including instructions for enrollment, see XI.16 Vendor Responsibility . EDSS provides authorized agency users the … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC is charged with the responsibility under Section 112 of the State Finance Law for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… be attached by the agency when submitting the transaction online. Agencies who bulkload ROA transactions can attach … Online agencies enter an Adjustment Voucher in the Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… of their own. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies for benefits and individual … terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is eligible for benefits. If they are, DOL will send you a notice of entitlement and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… can help maintain public trust, prevent mismanagement, waste, fraud and legal non-compliance. From 2022 through … that can help achieve cost savings through competition and waste reduction, establish a standardized process, enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74DiNapoli: DOCCS Transitional Services Programs Need Improvement
… those who participate.” According to DOCCS, of the 9,883 men and women released from prison in 2024, 4,443 (45%) were undomiciled – lacking a fixed, … Transitional Housing pilot that has 76 beds for men and 32 for women to combat the prison-to-shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-doccs-transitional-services-programs-need-improvementVillage of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 646 of the Laws of 2006 authorizes the Village of Hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7