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Assessing the Targeting of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
In March and April 2020, Congress passed four stimulus bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the public health system and the economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/covid-19-relief-funds.pdfOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs (2015-S-3)
The objective of the audit was to determine whether DANC officials provide adequate oversight of procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Au
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15s3.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… were also to be publicly available. As the steward of New York’s natural resources and environment, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… statutory filing deadline. This represents approximately 20% of the local governments included in this round of … stress for 2023, did not file in time to be scored in 2022 and had a score in 2021 that was just under the … received a designation of Susceptible to Fiscal Stress in 2019, has not filed for the fourth consecutive year. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
Locust Valley Water District Budgeting 2013M179
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… have the opportunity to provide resources on the expansion of employee ownership programs and increase employers’ and employees’ understanding of how they can benefit all stakeholders.” Employee ownership … and educate potential employee-owners on the benefits and drawbacks of EO; Creatively leverage resources or identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… charged accordingly. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for our successful partnership in rooting out the theft of … money." "Illegally pocketing pension funds intended for a deceased relative is not only reprehensible, it hurts hardworking New Yorkers who depend on their pension for a secure retirement," said Attorney General Schneiderman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). About the Program The Division of Military and Naval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… that Kory O’Hara, 45, formerly the Town Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection … with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by New York … Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon … bonds and actively managed public equity holdings in eight integrated oil and gas companies that it has determined are not transition-ready. In addition to Exxon, the companies to be divested and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… SUNY, CUNY, and the SUNY and CUNY Construction Funds was executed. This MOU administratively restored the … above-referenced bill will help to: Ensure that taxpayer funds are protected from waste, fraud and abuse: OSC’s review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather as an audit … and inspections of resiliency equipment, and a failure to follow weather alert procedures. “While the MTA has been … capital projects that adapt the transportation system to climate change and extreme weather, and developed plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… because the town lacked basic checks and balances. I urge Fishkill officials to take immediate action to shore … used for center activities, including: patio furniture, baby items, wine, office furniture and computer equipment; On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… is thriving with historically low unemployment, strong Wall Street profits and record tourism,” DiNapoli said. “The … percent in the first three quarters of the year. Stronger Wall Street profits are likely to yield additional tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Security Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the one … Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public benefit corporation whose mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1639
… to the employee’s attention at the agency address listed in the Location panel in PayServ. The Payee Reference/Invoice No. on the reissued … checks to employees. Maintain an up-to-date agency address in the Location panel in PayServ. Please note: Any updates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1639-reissuance-state-payroll-checks15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses
… under this legislation you must: (1) have a primary place of business in New York State; (2) have a significant … field; and (5) employ 200 employees or fewer at the time of the payment. To certify: Log in to the Vendor … starting March 31 according to the policies and procedures of the accounting and financial management system of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businessesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… activities and helped ensure reporting requirements were in place. The board did not develop and adopt a written … Audit Follow Up (Seneca County) A report released in September 2019 identified certain conditions and … and consideration. Auditors revisited the town beginning in July 2022 to review progress in implementing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. Publishable State data should include … its publishable State data, along with a proposed schedule for making the data available on Open Data. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website ( … required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of June 16, 2021, there were over 5,280 data items on Open Data. Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-follow