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Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up) (2017-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (2014-S-59).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f13.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Assistance Listing Number 97.067) provides funding to states and local governments to enable them to prepare, prevent, protect against and respond to potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other hazards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-homeland-security-grant-program.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 14.871) was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978 and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-section-8-housing-choice-vouchers.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-community-development-block-grant.pdfFederal funds to New York City: Title IV-E Foster Care
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (Assistance Listing Number 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-iv-e-foster-care.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2026.pdfDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, … that allowed the inappropriate payments. For example, in January 2014, a payment request of $79,000 for SCO was … for the State Education Department SED submitted $194320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four … and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not establish basic internal controls over cash disbursements. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Olean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… whether the Olean City School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly … demonstrate that approximately $8 million held in seven of these reserves was reasonable or needed. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187DiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… Lane. Additional investors in the SBIC fund are TD Bank, Bank of NY Mellon, HSBC Bank, Deutsche Bank and First Niagara Bank. “The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… city parking fines, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … Corning officials requested an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office after they identified irregularities … but more must be done to properly safeguard city finances. By implementing the recommendations in this audit, the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) exercises this responsibility is through the review of contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures the integrity of the process; and protects taxpayers, agencies, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… debt service payments as required. Overfunded two reserves by $52,523 more than permitted by Board resolution. Key Recommendations Adopt a more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… reports on efforts to increase board diversity pending at LinkedIn and Skechers USA. DiNapoli has filed similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityWestchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 … estates are entrusted to the Commissioner for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the … and up-to-date court and trust register as required by law. 1 Security interest in property filed to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 … estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, … safeguard these funds. Key Finding The records maintained by the Treasurer, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 … estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7