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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… signing legislation which statutorily restores the Office of the State Comptroller’s review of certain state contracts which had previously been removed. … their leadership on restoring oversight and transparency of state spending. I want to thank the good government groups …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewSherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… did not adopt a reserve policy to define its rationale for establishing reserve funds, maximum targeted funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… the Wantagh Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials established adequate … data, improper transactions or the misappropriation of funds in the financial application because they did not: … application user accounts and permissions and the review of audit trail reports. Limit user account permissions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessMain-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… The manager made proper and supported disbursements from January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… quotes, 52 charges totaling $142,684 did not have evidence of verbal or written quotes. The County could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… the Panama Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials purchased goods … audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made without … in a prudent and economical manner, in the best interests of taxpayers and that procurements were not influenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… this time by appropriating $400,000 in fund balance each year, but did not need to use these funds due to the … district vehicle use was reasonable. Auditors identified 16 different mile per gallon (mpg) readings that did not … year’s budgeted appropriations. From 2011-12 through 2015-16, district officials appropriated a combined total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Opinion 88-55
… a condition to entering into such a contract, could agree with the fire department that the department's books and … be submitted periodically to the village board for audit. With respect to the department's fund raising activities, we … of the corporation as of the date of the report, together with a statement of increase or decrease in such number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Opinion 91-9
… revenues and expenditures of the city for the fiscal year ( cf. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-293, p 370, with respect … by this chapter and otherwise by law for the said fiscal year" (SCCL, §75; emphasis added). Within 30 days of the … revenues and expenditures for the next ensuing fiscal year ...". The Appellate Division held that both items were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9DiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … allegedly violated their duty and used resources meant to protect their community to fund their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is through the continued efforts of our law enforcement partners in the State Comptroller’s Office … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftOpinion 90-12
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (payment out of money … purpose ( Travelers' Ins. Co. v Louis Padula Co. , 224 NY 397, reh den 225 NY 638; Anderson v Board of Education of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Opinion 92-54
Whether a prospective appointee for a vacancy in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited COI if a bank in which the appointee is an officer and stockholder is a depository of town funds and an occasional purchaser of bonds and notes issued by the town
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… the Church of England co-filed the proposal at Exxon last year. The company’s attempt to block the proposal from … by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. That year it received 38 percent support, a record for a climate … and other U.S. and European investors. A full list of this year’s co-filers is available here . About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Objectives To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by … Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… examines the financial impacts of climate change on the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways … the Athens Stock Exchange and as the chairman of Greece's Corporate Governance Council. Tim Smith : Smith is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… associated with major rail accidents. “The potential for oil train accidents demands that we take every measure to … is self-insured at a level of $25 million per occurrence for what it terms as “non-catastrophic” property damage, such … contaminated sites. “Comptroller DiNapoli has shined a light on the troubling reality that railroads often are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial reports to the State Comptroller’s Office. Town of North Elba – Cash Collections (Essex County) Auditors … the golf director did not provide adequate oversight of golf course collections. Auditors also found the park … did not ensure employees remitted collections at the end of activities. Frankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits