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DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great … according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, … average and the loss of some large employers. “Central New York’s post-recession economy is in transition,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … To assess the extent of implementation as of June 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report 2021S23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Rail Road (LIRR) has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those plans were followed, and to assess … addressed the needs of its passengers. This audit covered events that occurred between December 1, 2017 and January 24, … found that the LIRR did not have plans covering unexpected events such as derailments in the yard or collisions between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Homeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… services contract at Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station), Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central), and the outlying Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) … customers daily to their destinations via Penn Station or Grand Central in Manhattan. The presence of the homeless at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… used district computers to access websites, such as shopping, entertainment, personal email, online gaming and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… as receipts, was not available for 66 charges totaling $23,376. The need or purpose was not documented for 72 charges … did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As a result, real property taxes were higher than necessary. The … written multiyear financial plan. As a result, as of June 30, 2021, the recalculated surplus fund balance totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Federal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… and up to $40.9 billion in FFY 2016. The late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan pioneered the concept of this balance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4 billion (adjusted from $104 … surplus transfers), reflecting continued improvement in the city’s fiscal position since June, but city finances … related to the recent influx of asylum seekers when there is a risk it may not receive the full amount. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… without adequate public scrutiny,” said DiNapoli. “My office issues this periodic report on public authorities … an outsized impact in New York where they are responsible for a wide range of public functions, particularly in the … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… to coordinate services and identify sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an … should conduct regular needs assessments, state-level solutions are needed, including better statewide data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… across the country,” DiNapoli said. “Despite increased funding from the federal and state governments, there is a … needs to be done in New York. Local governments need this funding to continue so sorely needed repairs and maintenance … county that did not have any in poor condition in 2023. Funding for Improvements A majority of the FHWA’s estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… city’s care, many under-budgeted spending items remain, meaning additional revenues or cost savings will need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growVillage of Fredonia – Financial Condition (2025M-149)
… monitor financial operations and take appropriate actions to maintain the Village’s fiscal stability? Audit Period June … village board should actively monitor financial operations to ensure that the village remains fiscally stable, complies … because the Board is ultimately accountable to taxpayers and residents for how it manages public funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/08/village-fredonia-financial-condition-2025m-149How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… In making a vendor responsibility determination, you must … reviewing a vendor, you should rely on the scope of the contract to help guide you in determining what information is … We strongly recommend that all your contracts include a clause that gives you the ability to terminate for cause, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationDiNapoli: DOCCS Transitional Services Programs Need Improvement
… CBRPs are generating the results they were intended to produce. DOCCS has no formal, consistent process to decide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-doccs-transitional-services-programs-need-improvementDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has … are controllable, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … the delays caused by growing ridership, the MTA would have more to show for its efforts than a 17-slide Power Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. Further information on the case is available here . “Herb Friedman abused his position … Met Council’s executive director. After resigning that top post, he served as a consultant to the nonprofit. About six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Franchise Agreement (Agreement), a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue is directed to NYRA for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesOversight of Disability Services
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York has adequately provided access to campuses, … October 2022. About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public … information annually on the status of higher education in New York State. As per the HEDS Instruction Manual, campuses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-services