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Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… were to determine whether Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor … to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. … Department offset $97,118 in forfeited benefits against UI payments during the current reporting period. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Constitutional Amendment on Debt
… proposing amendments to article 7 of the constitution, in relation to authorization of debt to respond to acts of … proposing amendments to article 7 of the constitution in relation to authorization of debt to respond to acts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-debtControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… units of supportive housing each year. Proposals should address the needs of the various populations to be served by … ESSHI contracts contains a work plan detailing the provider’s objectives as well as the housing-related support … Further, in-home visits allow the opportunity for the provider to see the resident’s living environment. From the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeHousehold Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480/480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State's forest ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51.pdfStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… provide opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders have the opportunity to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for their use. At the end of SFY 2022-23, statutory rainy day reserves totaled $6.3 billion. The Enacted Budget … grew by $4 billion in SFY 2024-25, $5.3 billion in SFY 2025-26, and $6.3 billion in SFY 2026-27. The gaps are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… Led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, a coalition of 41 investors today urged … companies to embrace inclusive immigration policies and stand against President Trump’s divisive actions that … Led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott M Stringer a coalition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… debt is projected to reach $63.7 billion at the end of the current fiscal year and to increase over the following … once again called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… years 2008 through 2014. Cecero also admitted that while drawing retirement benefits from NYSLRS, she also participated in SUNY ORP. The practice of drawing retirement benefits while remaining a public employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually … nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety if … are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is being recycled. The agency also does little with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions … agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder resolutions with the companies. “More and more companies understand that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… mission to address the urgent threat of climate change and other pressing issues, but spending to support the … is leading major initiatives to attack climate change and has been entrusted with many new duties,” DiNapoli said. … raises the question of whether the agency has the staff and funding it needs to carry out its critically important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growTown of Dayton – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-189-F)
… in the audit report Town of Dayton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2019M-189), released in January 2020. The audit … determined that the Supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate financial records and reports. The audit included seven recommendations to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-dayton-audit-follow-2019m-189-fDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection … counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization program run by New York … officials explained that, although they have oversight of the overall selection process, the final selection was … Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… Total state tax collections through the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year 2014-15 were $1.3 billion higher than Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, largely reflecting growth in … cash position,”DiNapoli said. “The state’s sizable influx of one-time revenue from legal settlements also has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown the City of Mount Vernon the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2