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DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… 2003 while its responsibilities have grown, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … We must continue to safeguard these assets.” DiNapoli’s report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines … funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The report also highlights receipts and spending in several of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority (THA) has revealed … vacancy rates in public housing, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The actions of certain Tonawanda housing authority employees are … An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority THA has revealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion … of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the … growth was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%. “Local sales tax collections grew in the first quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDynamic Center Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… holiday parties, and personal expenses such as personal laundry and phone service costs. We identified several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/dynamic-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … Department did not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform required … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML).As … were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML).As … were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report by State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) … projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings Although the Board evaluated projects prior to approval, the Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… of businesses or update the inventory of devices. All six complaints did not include documentation to show the results … complete records, including an inventory of devices and consumer complaints. County officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Local Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfWells Fargo Shareholder Proposal
Shareholders request the Board of Directors oversee the preparation of an annual public report describing and quantifying the effectiveness and outcomes of Wells Fargo’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against its protected classes of employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/wells-fargo-shareholder-proposal-09-19-2023.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… of the fiscal year and expect the city will include the full scope of these expenses in its Preliminary Budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetOrange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … did not monitor or update the database the Department used to maintain the master list of businesses with weighing and … of 19 consumer complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… consumers were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures. Eight Departments did not perform periodic price accuracy tests. None of the Departments completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… (Department) is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required. The audit covered licensing and inspection records for the period of January 1, 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… fiscal stress designation every year since FSMS began. As was the case for the past two years, none of the reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 from the Bombay Justice Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesTown of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly identify discrepancies. The Justices also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Montauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… records and reports were maintained and/or audited to comply with statutory requirements. Key Findings The Board … records and reports were maintained and audited to comply with statutory requirements. As a result, the Board … diminished the District’s transparency and its ability to assess the District’s financial operations. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117