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Public Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City

… Purpose To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing Modernization Program (Program) funds awarded to selected public housing authorities located outside of New York City. Our … To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewals administration of Public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-city

Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds

… (Parks), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Department of Health (DOH) are each responsible … pools, beaches, and spray grounds, except those located at DEC campgrounds and State parks, are regulated by DOH. The … for all facilities under DOH’s jurisdiction. While DEC and Parks facilities are not required to comply with the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-grounds

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)

… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development … New York Economic Development Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic engine in improving local communities. My thanks also to Governor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915

DiNapoli: 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-booming

DiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments

… today. The defendant, Bernadette Russell, was convicted of grand larceny. “Bernadette Russell schemed to hide her … retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District … retirement system, this defendant stole from the taxpayers of New York. I want to thank the New York State Comptroller’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-payments

State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… SoFi Technologies, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., Zillow Group, and Zoom Video Communications , ask the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spending

DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications

New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 LL144 which regulates the use of artificial intelligence AI in employment decisions according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-their

DiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis

… benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before their service retirement can be made … emergency was declared, for members who have died of a COVID-related illness. The EO will enable the many members … to choose service retirement benefits if the member dies before retirement is effective. NYSLRS recommends that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis

Agencies Travel Manual

The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdf

Steuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)

… or use – could have or cause a severe impact on critical functions, employees, customers, third-parties or other …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96

DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising

… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-rising

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea

… "Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he was appointed treasurer at the Mahopac … Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he was appointed treasurer at the Mahopac …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-plea

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… DMV has designed effective internal controls over accounts to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and payments … three cash advance accounts are overfunded in comparison to their apparent business needs. Department of … $1.4 million at least six years past due. DOT needed to improve communications between and guidance given to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s overall return in the third quarter of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was … of its third quarter. “The Fund experienced some recovery in the third quarter as markets continued to challenge … long term investor, however, the Fund measures its success in years and decades, not months. We’re focused on prudent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-results

Opinion 89-60

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Building Inspector (engaged in private business of performing home inspections) GENERAL … 805-a(1)(b), (c): Although a building inspector engaged in the private business of performing home inspections for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60

DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit

… $8,000 from a nonprofit that maintains snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley, the president of the Snowdrifters … falsifying business records to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley … Poulin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served.” New York State Police …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofit

State Agencies Bulletin No. 492

… Purpose To instruct agencies in the procedures for recalculating affected salaries. … units. Background Several, but not all, bargaining units in the New York State Payroll System have settled their … the General Salary Increase percentage raise to all rows in the Job Data record for positions in that bargaining unit. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/492-recalculation-salaries-employees-who-have-moved-between-bargaining-units

Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefit Eligibility Assessment … assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. We also … number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-follow