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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … timely accounting records, which caused the general ledger to be out of balance by nearly $7 million. In addition, the … the district’s computer network. While computer policies do not guarantee the safety of an entity’s computer system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total … or $153.1 million higher than last year. Other taxes, led by collections in estate and real estate transfer taxes, … according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… State Medicaid spending grew by $3.6 billion (13 percent) to $31.3 billion in SFY 2022-23, its highest level ever, due in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions … with a State share total of $1.8 billion from SFY 2022-23 to SFY 2023-24. Nearly 9.4 Million New Yorkers Benefited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional … (DEC). The Public Authorities Law requires ORDA to develop and implement a plan to maximize year-round utilization of its facilities for … To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of June 16, … Data. Open Data should provide ongoing “one-stop” access to publishable State data and make such data freely available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Hazard Mitigation and Coordination Report 2021N8
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followSteuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… and maintain public trust. Limiting and monitoring access is crucial to prevent unauthorized access by internal or … for individuals. Therefore, protecting computerized data is especially important as the number of instances of people … against unauthorized use, access and loss, and there is an increased risk that County officials could lose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approximately $42,000 and $51,000. Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (Schenectady County) A previous audit, Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight ( 2021M-185 ), determined … not paid going forward. In addition, the board approved 42 out of 60 credit card claims totaling $5,117 without adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsU. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… dollars in politics,” DiNapoli said. “U. S. Steel is to be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its … benefits the company’s long-term value.” "U. S. Steel is unequivocally committed to transparency at every level of … President of Government Affairs Suzanne Rich Folsom. "It is just one important example of how, under the leadership of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the state’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), which oversees the locally … protected,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) consistently finds flaws in child … operations so they can better respond to abuse complaints and save children’s lives.” DiNapoli’s audit found OCFS can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… pandemic relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal … pandemic relief funds though being spent down continued to boost New Yorks balance of payments with Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is progressing too slowly, according to a … 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit reports it is making progress … under 3 to be free of defects and in a “state of good repair.” Components rated 3 or higher are worn or damaged. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… budget gaps," DiNapoli said. "New York City's economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections are slowing and … budgetary impact will depend on how the executive order is implemented, the role of Congress, and possibly the … offered through the state's health insurance exchange. It is unclear whether the city or the state would assume …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetOpinion 88-9
… on behalf of the district. You state that the parcel is needed for an anticipated enlargement of the district's … to increase or improve the facilities of the district is such an authorized purpose (Town Law, §§202-b, … the approval of the board of commissioners, the town board is required to cause a map and plan of the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9Opinion 88-71
… arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver of penalty … added to the user's city tax bill. Under the city's water rent schedule, most residences, including apartments, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 95-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Fees (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) … and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… 2020-21, State-Funded debt outstanding per capita was $3,500. State-Funded debt was equivalent to 4.8 percent of State … debt. New York issues State-Supported debt to fund certain capital purpose grants to other entities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… from 2015 through 2019 were overstated by a total of 362 hours valued at almost $8,000. Of this, 272.5 hours was from … or 76%. Officials did not verify businesses’ self-reported job creation and retention numbers and had no procedures for … to officials. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… five years. The plans include an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Assessment (VA). The VAs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… year by year as 2020 approached. Despite the overall net population increase, people were also leaving the city, … parts of the state or the country spiked in 2021, with a net loss of 313,358 people. Decline and Rebound of … nationally. In 2022, however, as the pandemic subsided, net international migration to the city was more than double …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-city