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DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out years of growth in New York City’s office sector, erasing nearly $28.6 … however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report released today by State … the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to remote work, rents fell, and vacancies rose. I am optimistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit system,” DiNapoli said. “Keeping stations safe and … from 2019 to 2024, including revenue from fares, tolls, dedicated taxes and fees, state and local subsidies, and … MTA expects continued gradual ridership increases along with lower levels of fare evasion will bring ridership up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsOpinion 91-56
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Oversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… Objective To determine the adequacy of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of … (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our audit scope covered … require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… hope the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being … Office. DiNapoli’s audit looked at governance policies on AI use at four agencies: the Administration for Children’s … identify facade defects in addition to any required hands-on inspection. DOB does not require facade inspectors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-300
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2020 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for their work location. Affected Employees SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-300-december-2020-increase-minimum-wage-employees-employedLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… represent 23 percent ($5.8 billion) of total revenue. State aid, despite some temporary reductions in LFY 2020 … of revenue. School districts are the most dependent on State aid, as it represents almost 38 percent ($16.5 billion) … rate of inflation, with some exceptions, though each local government’s tax cap calculation involves a multi-step …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Selection of Corey Johnson as New York City Council Speaker
… following statement today regarding the selection of Corey Johnson as Speaker of the New York City Council. "Congratulations to Corey Johnson on being chosen the next Speaker of the City Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-selection-corey-johnson-new-york-city-council-speakerNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims … plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through … at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… units who meet the eligibility criteria: Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR … SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York SG … York State Court Officers Association SR New York State Supreme Court Officers Association SY New York State Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Lehman) officials adequately assured that all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate … purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through … and has more than 12,000 students. Lehman maintains bank accounts for various purposes, such as tuition and fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… test these devices and check that consumers are getting what they pay for.” Testing of retail pricing and weighing … devices used at local retailers to determine how much a consumer pays. County weights and measures departments are … for goods when counties do not ensure retail pricing is accurate, and weighing and measuring devices are tested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Southampton … adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP records for 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… and approved it since 2002. The policy is outdated, does not provide adequate guidance or comply with New York … pricing. Periodically reconcile gallons of fuel on hand to records showing the beginning inventory and gallons delivered, dispensed and on hand. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Town of Milton – Financial Records and Reports and Sales Tax Revenues (2014M-357)
… of our audit was to review the Town's financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Milton is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … with real property located in the Village of Ballston Spa receiving an extra benefit from distributed sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/20/town-milton-financial-records-and-reports-and-sales-tax-revenues-2014m-357Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and … The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Equine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … report, issued on November 13, 2018, examined whether the Gaming Commission (Commission) was monitoring and enforcing … its daily operating policies and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followTown of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active … adequate procedures to review and verify that all data in the annual report is accurate and complete. IDA officials … Appendix C includes our comment on issues raised in the IDA’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department employee during the period of February 23, 2012 … staff on how to properly review expense reports prior to approving and submitting them for payment. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expenses