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DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well as losses for farmers and industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… to shelters. The audit found that badly-needed shelter repairs are too often delayed with little or no … “The city has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs are made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2 billion and approved nearly 3 million payments worth more than $12.9 billion. The office rejected 143 contracts and related transactions valued at $340 million and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… are subject to administrative use by the Executive and are not governed by statutory requirements for their use or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of income, a new … details. “Understanding how the MTA pays for its day-to-day operations is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit system,” … since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of income a new report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand … It stretches from Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island and extends to major NYC terminals, including Penn … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR implemented train service to Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonFarmland Protection Program
… farm economy. According to the American Farmland Trust, farms generate over $47 billion in annual economic impact and support approximately 160,000 jobs in the State. Farms play a vital role in the State’s economy and food … markets and other such activities. Many of the State’s farms face strains and operational stressors such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeOversight of Registered Apprenticeship Programs
… of Labor DOL is providing adequate oversight of registered apprenticeship programs Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/31/oversight-registered-apprenticeship-programs30% New York State Initiative
… school year prior to completing their applications. SFAs report information from the previous school year’s food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiativeState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State … to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Children and Family … Aiken, Inc., and $2.4 million with Assignment America, LLC. Department of Environmental Conservation $4.4 million … The Comptroller’s auditors also recovered nearly $26,000 from vendors owing debts to the state, and held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). Background DASA took effect on July 1, 2012 with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive environment free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… since they do not account for the population who are no longer seeking work and therefore have dropped out of the … workers (those with at least an associate’s degree) had more opportunities to telework or to work in a … $150 million to expand the Part-time Tuition Assistance Program to support part-time students in degree-seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… registered nurses, including $4.2 million with Cell Staff, LLC, $4.9 million with Flexibility & Co., LLC, and $7.2 … corporate and other refunds. Department of Civil Service $26 million to Beacon Health Options, Inc. for the New York … Unified Court System $2.4 million to The Children’s Law Center for attorneys for children. Payment Rejections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 98-14
… major categories as required in that section (see also Albany Area Builders v Town of Guilderland , 74 NY2d 372, … represents a fundamental limitation on home rule powers ( Albany Area Builders , supra ). Where the State Legislature … Village, Inc. , 78 NY2d 500, 577 NYS2d 215; see also Albany Area Builders , supra ). The intent to pre-empt may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This report, prepared each year following the release of the … will grow by a projected 2.8 percent. Debt DiNapoli’s report also finds New York state will continue to rely … from the Department of Economic Development. DiNapoli’s report also notes the Governor announced a phased-in minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Office of Children and Family Services $12.5 million for child care resources and referral, including $4.7 million to the Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council, Inc., $3.9 million to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberEDSS - Glossary of Terms
… of, apart from the contract number, used internally by the state agency to facilitate internal agency business needs. No … estimated cost associated with the CRER. Attachments Based on the CRER Type selection, a list of suggested documents … the EDSS application. Comments Any additional message the state agency needs to relay to OSC that is not covered in any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-terms