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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) in September, according … of Temporary and Disability Assistance. New York City SNAP beneficiaries totaled 1.7 million in September, up by … 16, 2020 September 2, 2020 August 19, 2020 August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Additional Resources COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… that all SAVE-reportable incidents are captured in DoE’s “Online Occurrence Reporting System” (OORS) and submitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's economy is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… hundreds of complaints lodged against them faced little or no repercussions. For the sake of city residents, more … Auditors determined that 277 locations had 100 or more complaints lodged against them. Auditors examined the … of 32 with a noise component were opened, investigated, or prosecuted by the SLA between 2010 and 2015. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting … release, and ensuring the wise use of public resources. In 2017, the Office of the State Comptroller issued a report detailing population trends in the New York State correctional system. The report found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… has worked with certain complex vendors, such as National Grid and Verizon, to develop a consistent invoice numbering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsAging, New York City Department for the
All agency audits from 2009 to present.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/zip/nyc-department-aging.zipMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The 20 Districts we examined did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by … Six of 20 Districts (30 percent) either did not offer training or offered training that did not include any of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-12025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 (POS)
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, ins. comp., fiduciaries and investment companies and may be accepted by the State Comptroller and the State Superintendent of Fin. Serv. where the deposit of obligations is required by law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/nys-go-2025abc-pos.pdfDiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… and their beneficiaries.” “Nav is a valued partner to me in our investment process,” Anastasia Titarchuk, the Fund’s Chief Investment Officer said. “His experience and abilities have been key to our team as we … go to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust in appointing me to this position.” Patel was born in Uganda and raised in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest … Thorne provided administrative support for the Chatham Rescue Squad for twenty years until her employment … York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne of Forest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… previously filed with the court, Banack's father, Anthony Banack, was a New York State pensioner who retired in 1991. At the time of his retirement, Anthony Banack selected to received his pension as a Pop Up … to his wife, Rosemary Banack, at the time of his death. Anthony Banack died in 2004, and Rosemary Banack ultimately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andXIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide Financial … Specifically, this section discusses document collection, imaging, verifying, and attaching. It also discusses handling … regulations; and Documents pertaining to land claims. IMAGING AND ATTACHING DOCUMENTS Imaging should be integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical … fiscal challenges and shrinking debt capacity, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … billions in taxes and fees into a fund that was created to keep our roads and bridges in good repair. Now, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… still needed. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up) (2016-F-12) An initial audit … DMV consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue. However, auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… American Community Survey data. In 2023, New York ranked 4th best among the states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… for ineligible costs, according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our … for ineligible costs according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesPublic Authorities by the Numbers: Power Authority of the State of New York, August 2013
With more than $2.6 billion reported in annual revenue and expenditures, NYPA is among the largest of the State’s public authorities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-nypa-2013.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1916
… meets the eligibility criteria but is on an approved leave of absence, including Workers’ Compensation Leave, with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence on 06/30/2021 may receive the 2021 payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1916-2021-csea-tool-allowance-payment