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An Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel
The tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is uneven across the state, with Long Island nearly at full recovery of jobs lost while the North Country and Mohawk Valley are struggling to regain their footing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/welcome-back-to-ny-an-analysis-of-post-pandemic-travel.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Services (OGS) and State Education Department (SED): Preferred Source Contracting (2014-S-77) Although SED is … the New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) preferred source contracting program activities, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of McDonough – Financial Operations (2017M-120)
… 23, 2017. Background The Town of McDonough is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 890. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/15/town-mcdonough-financial-operations-2017m-120Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/berkshire-town-2023-84.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Fitzpatrick, 43, a resident of Monmouth County, New Jersey, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, … who retired from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. He died in 2003, with his wife collecting benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkKings Park Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2020M-22)
… Determine whether the Board and District officials adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional … services. Consider updating the procurement policy to establish a reasonable interval for how frequently proposals should be solicited when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/kings-park-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… purchasing did not advertise in the district’s official newspaper, as required by law, for nine CIP contracts … would have required it. North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (Suffolk County) The purpose of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsOrdinary Death Benefit
… the age at which the ordinary death benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in service to the full retirement age. Memo Bill Text …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020724.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-2-8-23.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020525.pdfOpinion 89-48
… docket,' which shall be suitably ruled in columns headed 'owner,' 'contractor,' 'claimant,' 'property,' 'surety,' 'amount of … provides the monetary guarantee that the obligation of the contractor and/or subcontractor will be met. We have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly … corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … 2 As of December 22, 2022, schools are now required to test …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4East Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly … corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … 2 As of December 22, 2022, schools are now required to test …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… of $91,320 for all sectors statewide. The average wage at public institutions, $72,200, was slightly lower than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsMultiyear Capital Planning
This session will discuss how to develop a capital plan, including the process of identifying capital needs and inventorying, and establishing criteria to prioritize projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-capital-planning-040523.pdfCybersecurity Month Passwords
Passwords are one of the most critical controls that help to enable a strong cybersecurity posture. Learn how to help strengthen your municipality’s password practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-passwords-10-24-22.pdfMultiyear Capital Planning Webinar Presentation
This session will discuss how to develop a capital plan, including the process of identifying capital needs and inventorying, and establishing criteria to prioritize projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-capital-planning-03-02-2022.pdfDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… New York City lags behind the rest of the state and nation in regaining the jobs lost from the onset of the pandemic in March and April 2020, … the city were more likely to seek jobs or remain employed (up 1.7 points to 64%) from 2019 to 2021 than male workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… members reach educational heights. There is no doubt in my mind that the Greater Jamaica area is poised to attract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshot