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DiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… Despite having the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, New York state is one of … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Spending on residential construction has rebounded since the pandemic, … by 2.6% ($572 million) in 2024 as demand remains low. Residential construction spending fully recovered from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … and the balance of the State spiked upward in April 2020. At that point, and in the months immediately before, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… Fire Department. He used his $5.7 million embezzlements to buy a yacht, a Mercedes, a Corvette, and Pandora jewels for … New York State Police, the IRS and FBI brought Mr. Klein to justice today with his guilty plea. Klein will be ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaXI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The process for establishing and paying retainage against a contract can be found at Chapter XII, Section 6.O - Paying Retainage . Since one of the prerequisites for closing a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is … The process for establishing and paying retainage against a contract can be found at Chapter XII Section 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Town officials did not procure all goods and services in accordance with board policy and applicable statutory … cannot support that all goods and services were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may have resulted in higher operational costs that would be passed onto …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… School District – Financial Management (Monroe County) From the 2017-18 through 2021-22 fiscal years, the approved … records for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
Nonemergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID19 pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsCity of Geneva – Financial Management (2015M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the City officials’ financial management for the … March 31, 2015. Background The City of Geneva is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately … $24.2 million. Key Findings The City Manager did not use historical trends or prior year amounts when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/08/28/city-geneva-financial-management-2015m-105Franklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is … system access is granted to employees appropriately and prohibit employees from modifying their own time records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Town of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… Effectively managed financial operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with … compensating controls. The Board allowed a third-party ambulance company to retain and use all fees collected for ambulance services, which is not authorized by law. 1 Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161Chateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… Company. Ensure compliance with the bylaws and pay bills after membership approval, as required. Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Newark Housing Authority – Information Technology (2017M-282)
… access rights, disaster recovery and password security management. Authority officials did not ensure that the … access rights, disaster recovery and password security management. Ensure that the access rights for users no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/03/30/newark-housing-authority-information-technology-2017m-282Fulton Public Library – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-269)
… 31, 2017. Background The Fulton Public Library is located in Oswego County and is classified as a school district … contracted payroll vendor has access to the Library’s bank account to withdraw funds for payroll and fees. The Board does not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/23/fulton-public-library-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-269Walton Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-242)
… to ensure that resources were properly safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 21, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/walton-fire-department-financial-operations-2017m-242Nanuet Union Free School District – Payroll (2015M-287)
… is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education and operates five schools with approximately 2,280 students. … Recommendations Ensure there is pre-approval of overtime and tracking of overtime incurred. Consider cost saving … Provide the payroll clerk with written procedures and guidance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/nanuet-union-free-school-district-payroll-2015m-287Canastota Central School District – Payroll (2016M-56)
… of Fenner, Lenox, Lincoln, Smithfield and Sullivan in Madison County. The District, which operates three schools with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/canastota-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-56Millbrook Central School District – Claims Processing (2015M-48)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims auditing process for the … million. Key Findings The claims auditor did not report to the Board and did not provide reports detailing claims … results. The claims auditor did not properly review claims to ensure that they were accurate, properly supported and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/12/millbrook-central-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-48Mineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Mineola Union Free School District is located in the Town of North … Mineola Union Free School District Competitive Quotations 2015M313 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313Rome City School District – Financial Management (2015M-215)
… totaling approximately $4.2 million to reserve funds after the 2011-12 fiscal year-end, rather than including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/rome-city-school-district-financial-management-2015m-215Discovery Charter School – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2015M-14)
… through October 31, 2014. Background The Discovery Charter School is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County and … a nine-member Board of Trustees. The District operates one school with 214 students. The School’s operating expenses totaled approximately $3.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/29/discovery-charter-school-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2015m