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State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax … evidence that several companies actually created jobs and did not simply shift jobs. “New York state gives away … series of audits on the state’s minority- and women-owned business enterprises that found inaccurate and significantly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up) (2016-F-9), 90-Day Response
we have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Selected
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f9-response.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up) (2024-F-5)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan Report (2021-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f5.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … one urgent task: They must come to a bipartisan agreement on the next installment of federal stimulus legislation. … to a wide range of local services or increase property taxes, when we can least afford it. This would also make it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdfLocal Sales Tax Growth Strong in First Quarter of 2020 Prior to Global Pandemic
New York State local sales tax collections in the first quarter (January-March) of 2020 totaled $4.4 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-strong-first-quarter-2020-prior-to-global-pandemic.pdfDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatilePhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… in the nation overall (14 percent). Two years later, as of March 2022, the City has recovered less than 71 percent of … not seasonally adjusted. Sources: NYS Department of Labor, Current Employment Statistics; OSC analysis The nation has … (59.0 percent). These industries employ significant numbers of workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire Insurance tax for the period January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. … The purpose of the Association is to accumulate a fund for the relief of indigent and disabled firemen or their … Department and the Association, there should be no reason for cash transfers to occur between these two organizations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsDiNapoli: 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 … and preserve the process and key factors used when making significant decisions, and keep documentation of key … audit’s statements and audit findings. OGS agreed with the one recommendation made to the agency. Their responses are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk … and what steps they are taking to minimize climate risk in their operations. "Global investors are aggressively … from our portfolio companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followThe Mitchell-Lama Program - Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (2014-N-3), 90-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama-financed housing units are assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established waiting lists for the period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14n3-response.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24.pdfDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller … to pay full restitution. The missing money was uncovered in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Ms. … fine amounts to cover her tracks. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesResidential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities
New York City’s residential real estate market has proven resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic recession, with family homes seeing significant growth in value as people sought larger spaces amid limited supply.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/residential-real-estate-in-nyc.pdfDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea … pay divorce expenses, as well as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation … Spota and his staff for their diligence and hard work in bringing this local official to justice.” Brosnan pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsVillage of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
Determine whether the Village of Head of the Harbor (Village) Justices provided adequate oversight to ensure receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/head-of-the-harbor-justice-court-2020-110.pdf