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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… higher education has powered New York’s promise of opportunity. Across New York State, public and private, … on projections from EY-Parthenon’s statewide analysis of federal loan caps. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” of … and professional programs that lead to stable, high-demand careers in teaching, healthcare, and social work. These are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opAid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Small … Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… DiNapoli's office asked New Yorkers to participate in a survey regarding noise in New York City, as part of an … Community Boards and media disseminated and publicized the survey. Directly involving people in governance in this way … develop audit objectives. Highlights from the survey results are included in the Noise in New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s40.pdfDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… Local governments across New York State spent $2 billion on road maintenance, repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Some local communities put road projects on hold during the pandemic, but an influx of … the same time the Executive is proposing more funding for road repair and improvements. Local governments own 85% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to … said. "New York City’s economy is strong, the 2018 budget is balanced and the out-year gaps are manageable under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply as schools transitioned … learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent … the 2022-23 school year (SY). The rates were highest for high school students at 34.1%, 7.6 percentage points higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolMedian Income
… According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year Estimates, 1 median household income in every … According to the US Census Bureaus American Community Survey 5year Estimates median household income in every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/median-incomeProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sga-2023-21S40-Response.pdfMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations) (2021-S-41)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the public and environment from the adverse effects of exposure to pollutants.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s41.pdfOpinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99m of the General Municipal Law where the defendant in a criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… 140-150 Grand Holdings LLC for office space in Westchester County. Gaming Commission $100 million with McCann … with the COVID-19 pandemic and to help stabilize operations so that providers may continue to provide care. … to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, including emergency dispatching services, call centers and consulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … the student was chronically absent or at risk of being so. This typically included sending letters to the student's … identified issues that could hinder SEDs efforts in this area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations) (2021-S-41) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the public and environment from the adverse effects of exposure to pollutants.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s41-response.pdfDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … FY 2024 but could rise to an additional $3 billion by FY 2026. Education funding levels remain uncertain at this time. … Dashboards Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… and security office renovations at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens County. $1.6 million with Wilkins Mechanical … upgrade controls and heating system at Taberg Residential Center for Girls in Oneida County. Department of Health $1.5 … with A. Collaruso & Son Inc. for Hudson Eagles boat launch rehabilitation in Greene County. $1.4 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… distributions from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign and Del Lago casinos to 26 local governments. $7.5 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent from the previous year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Restitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
Determine whether County Probation Department (Department) officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2.pdf