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MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, is expected to cost nearly $9 billion when finished in 2019, … and within budget,” DiNapoli said. “While this project is an important addition to the regional mass transit system … move forward with their capital program.” East Side Access is the nation’s largest public transportation project and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, growing four times faster than the rate of job growth in the rest of the city’s economy, with annual … Hightech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycIntroduction to PS Query Training
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: identify the basic components of query design; create a basic query; open and run an existing query; modify and save an existing query as a private version, and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ps-query-training.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… nearly 36,000 payments valued at nearly $76 million for a variety of reasons. As the state’s chief financial officer, … for space at 90 Church Street in New York City. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $7.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… discrimination on the basis of a disability, too many New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by … prohibited discrimination on the basis of a disability too many New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) The Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative’s … did not comply with requirements. Office of Children and Family Services – Oversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up) (2024-F-6) The Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-64
… to provide for housing authority employees) PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §§32(1), 37(1)(aa), 99; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o: A municipal housing authority may provide its … was established. You ask whether either General Municipal Law, Article 5-G (§119-m et seq .) or Public Housing Law, §99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… be placed in a trust. In 2004, after laws were adopted to better protect child performers, the Comptroller’s office … Comptroller is holding money for a child performer, can call 518-474-4017. DiNapoli's auditors recommended DOL: … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking … and whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through August 9, 2018. About the … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceOversight of Disability Services
… Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by … they may also be used as a guide to determine when and how to enhance accessibility within existing structures built … Key Recommendations To SUNY Administration: Continue to work with SED to provide training and education to campuses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (Department) … effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized. The audit covered the … To determine if the Department of Health Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… with Carrier Corp. for maintenance and service of central heating and cooling plant equipment at Stony Brook … under the Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and … supplies and materials. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance $232 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilTransforming Into Construction & Development
… Railroad (Metro-North), and MTA Bridges and Tunnels (B&T). As of December 2023, the MTA reported a total of 70,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-developmentHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… (Board) adequately monitor financial activities and ensure the Treasurer maintained appropriate records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 27, 2025 … records are maintained to capture all transactions and monitor financial activities by reviewing bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67DiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio discussed the report during a tour of Maven, a … more New Yorkers to the opportunities in tech," said de Blasio. "Today's jobs report demonstrates just how … to fully recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Mayor de Blasio recently launched New York Works, a jobs plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… million with Peters Grill & Bar Corp. for meal service to National Guard members deployed to the National Guard Asylum Mission … valued at nearly $826.9 million and more than 23,100 payments valued at more than $94.1 million primarily due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOpinion 94-1
… the establishment, operation and maintenance of county special districts. These provisions are generally parallel to … 12 and 12-A of Town Law (§190 et seq.) relative to town special districts. Pursuant to section 202(1) of the Town … Corp. v County of Suffolk, 71 NY2d 91, 524 NYS2d 8; Con Ed v Town of Red Hook, 60 NY2d 99, 468 NYS2d 596). The intent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline, according to an audit … “Despite New York’s efforts to reduce maternal deaths and pregnancy related health conditions, progress has … Maternal Mortality Review Initiative to reduce maternal deaths and morbidities. In 2018, the state created the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… Title II of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with a … Justice’s (DOJ) regulations implementing Title II adopted ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Standards), which set … accessibility improvements are a key part of the agency’s work and are prioritized in all public-facing capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesReal Property Portfolio
… accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of … stable and diversified local economies. ESD’s property holdings are diverse in location, size, value, and use; and … reporting on, and disposal of authorities’ real property holdings. Specifically, PAL §2896 requires public authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolio