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DiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… New York state’s affordable housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income … P. DiNapoli. “New York is in the midst of a housing crisis and Homes and Community Renewal’s management of its programs is … New York states affordable housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisVIII.1 Overview – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Most adjustments to payments and deposits should be submitted in either the … containing specific legislative authorization to do the transfer.) Submitting APJV and GLJE transactions in … must reverse the transaction upon request of the reviewer (i.e. OSC, DOB, auditor, etc.). Selection criteria will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-overviewDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Chautauqua County … to District Attorney Schmidt, who then partnered with State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office to investigate the matter. The joint investigation and State Comptroller’s forensic audit revealed that from April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… “Career and technical education programs are supposed to teach students the skills needed to succeed in future jobs by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… (DOT) collects selected revenues from the New York City Bike Share program as required by the terms of the agreement. … About the Program In 2013, DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, which is part of a public-private … of this report, this program is referred to as Citi Bike. The program is operated by the vendor, and DOT is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… the Department acquires the names and contact information for, and appropriately pursues payment from, customers who … upgrades to call centers, such as the federal mandate for Next Generation 911 systems. The current Surcharge … York State is required to act as a State collection agent for the Surcharge. Providers are responsible for adding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance … under its contract with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. (PROMESA) to ensure that claims are allowable, properly supported, and … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… vehicle provided by the agency, their personal car, or a rental vehicle. Historically, the State has taken a … State employees incurred at least $31.8 million in vehicle rental and mileage reimbursement costs. About 85 percent of … were recognized by our audit, while others either occurred near to or after the end of our audit fieldwork (and possibly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) … against future claims for any unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title … noted by DFS officials in a January 2018 written statement to the Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance. For 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… in Broome County. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds and Credits $399.6 million for 112,327 personal income tax … other tax refunds. $36.5 million for 52,680 property tax credits. Department of Civil Service $350.5 million to … Cost Recoveries DiNapoli’s office rejected tax refunds and credits valued at more than $1.5 million. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… of the audit committee charter. Audit Committee Charter Template All italicized sample wording represents statutory … Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… offenders from harming others and prevent more senseless accidents and tragedies, but clearly there is work to be done … connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the car or truck from starting if the operator’s blood alcohol … rate (5.12 percent) was considerably less than recent statewide rates (about 26 percent). For instance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… with the State’s record retention policies and the SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance . If an agency decides to … see Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance . There are a variety of … Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance Information on attaching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… year we find additional costly and sometimes permanent aquatic invasive species infestations, all of which could … programs and processes to help control the spread of both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. DEC’s efforts … educating the public on reducing the spread of invasive aquatic plants and animals. DEC also uses iMapInvasives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-species30% New York State Initiative
… due to lack of money or other resources. 1 Providing meals for students is a strategy to reduce food insecurity, support … reimbursement for school lunch meals. The Initiative increases the reimbursement schools receive for lunches from … was established over 7 years ago, and despite incremental increases since AGM became the lead agency in 2022 (taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiativeDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… as their only penalty, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … as their only penalty according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housing2023-2024 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
… by law this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023-2024-annual-report-audits-state-agencies-and-public-authorities2024-2025 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
… law this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller from October 1 2023 through September 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024-2025-annual-report-audits-state-agencies-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of Education (DOE), according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … state Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act aims to keep school children and teachers as safe as possible in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are shared … visited could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public … plans, appointed some required personnel to district-wide safety teams or trained employees on the plans. “Horrific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planning