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DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes

… Here   Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing … and Development (HPD), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … infestations among other unsafe conditions at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island.  “Every New Yorker …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexes

DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional

… “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New York's children … of Troy’s proposed bond issuance to address this public health threat is constitutional and authorized by State law,” … services throughout New York State due to the public health risks. The Comptroller's opinion supports those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation

… conflicts related to vendors hired in relation to estates administered by the county; and possible theft of … Develop policies and procedures over the administration of estates. This should include recordkeeping and reporting … disclosure of conflicts, and vendor procurement for the estates; Ensure an estate file with sufficient supporting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnick

DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency

… remain understaffed, resulting in critical services being impacted, according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … allocation, and the public can see what progress is being made with city services.” Key Highlights: Staffing Has …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparency

Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)

… financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department. The Town’s Management of Information … Specialist and Help Desk Technician. In addition, the Police Department has a Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is responsible for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25

Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)

… of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District’s (District’s) progress, as of February 2025, … in the audit report Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing … of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School Districts Districts progress as of February 2025 in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-f

Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)

The claims auditors did not properly audit all claims prior to payment Of the 1467 claims totaling $242 million we reviewed 266 claims totaling $77 million some claim packets contained multiple exceptions and determined that 230 claims 86 percent totaling $65 million should not have

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34

Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)

… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identify report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting

Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)

… are established by special act of the State Legislature to advance the job opportunities, economic welfare, health … property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), to businesses to encourage various types of economic development projects … the evaluation and selection for each category of projects to be provided financial assistance including the prepara …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024m

DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start

… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since … Thomas P. DiNapoli today. “After a very strong first half of the year, the securities industry faces volatile financial … an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years of downsizing, the industry has been adding jobs in New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-start

Rochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)

… The School Board (Board) contracted with a management company (Company) to provide management services. The contract states the Company will facilitate the School’s procurement of IT assets … for IT assets The Schools written agreement with the Company did not explic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36

Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)

… Development Corporation’s (THLDC’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendation in the audit report … Local Development Corporations THLDCs progress as of June 2025 in implementing our recommendation in the audit report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-follow

Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)

… professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. For example, professional services can include legal, … bidding, such as professional services. The Board last updated the Town’s procurement policy in 2021. From January … $274,000 for various services including legal, engineering, bookkeeping, auditing and water testing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58

Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)

… and materials contracts during our audit period. Audit Summary District officials generally procured time and … corrective action. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2378

… ensure this requirement is met prior to the generation of 2025 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, OSC and agency … from the employee for four (4) calendar years in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS audit. If an agency … retain this information for four (4) calendar years in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS audit. If an employee is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2378-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip

… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year (SFY), a decline of $797.6 million, or 3.9 percent, from the same period last year and $454.1 … of $38.4 billion were $831.1 million below projections for the period, primarily because personal income tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dip

DiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This is shaping up to be another solid year for the city. Job growth in the … respectively. These gaps are relatively small (ranging from 2.1 percent to 4.6 percent of city fund revenues), and … which could require additional financial assistance from the city. Overtime costs also remain a concern. Last …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economy

DiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills

… a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were … meanwhile, failed to pay her taxes, track other residents’ tax payments, balance the bank account or even deposit cash … monitoring of the clerk’s activities to ensure that tax collections are promptly deposited and accurately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-bills

DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget

… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy … policies present the greatest and most imminent risk to New York City’s financial outlook. The city faces the … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budget

NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results

… in publicly traded domestic equities and 15.0 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash (1.5 percent), Treasury Inflation Protected Securities … mortgages (21.7 percent), private equity (7.5 percent), real estate (6.4 percent), absolute return strategies (3.6 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-results