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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… technology (IT) security awareness training to employees. In addition, officials did not restrict user permissions to … which had not yet been approved by district voters. In addition, district officials overestimated appropriations … not perform fuel reconciliations. Auditors found $8,034 in unaccounted-for fuel. In addition, officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State's Tuition Assistance Program Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Tuition Costs
… have the resources they need to succeed.” The decline in recipients since 2008 is partially related to the fall in high school graduates and the drop in postsecondary enrollments, but utilization of TAP was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-states-tuition-assistance-program-not-keeping-inflation-tuition-costsLake Mohegan Fire District – Procurement (2026M-31)
… and fraud, and help ensure public funds are used in an economical manner while allowing interested vendors a … use a competitive process to procure goods and services in accordance with statutory requirements in New York State General Municipal Law (GML), the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/07/10/lake-mohegan-fire-district-procurement-2026m-31Greenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused of Forging Certifications, Keeping Student Fees
… paramedic supervisor, was charged with numerous felonies in relation to his alleged forgery of 22 medical … charging him with one count each of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, a class E felony, and Official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/greenburgh-paramedic-supervisor-accused-forging-certifications-keeping-student-feesOther Bulletin No. 68
… who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 at SCF meeting the eligibility … Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), eligible employees in CSEA BU97 are eligible for a one-time lump sum Signing … subject to across-the-board increases but must be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The Signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-68-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceOther Bulletin No. 68.1
… who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 at SCF meeting the eligibility … Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), eligible employees in CSEA BU97 are eligible for a one-time lump sum Signing … subject to across-the-board increases but must be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The Signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-681-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil-serviceDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Authority –a bond sale of up to $500 million in fixed rate tax-exempt bonds for February. New York City –a … Finance Authority –bond sales of up to $800 million in fixed rate tax-exempt bonds and up to $50 million in fixed rate taxable bonds for January. New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” New York State Police … who prey on the unsuspecting public for their own gain.” In March 2023, the Village of Candor hired an outside … revealed that Mayor Halstead allegedly withdrew $23,519 in cash between February 2017 and May 2023 and either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… will help make sure these funds are being put to good use in a timely manner.” Currently, there are ten causes that New … More than $14.6 million remained as accumulated balances in six check-off funds (excluding the Conservation Fund and … At the end of SFY 2014-15, the accumulated fund balance in the original six funds examined in the 2014 report had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her … with the investigators of the New York State Police in their joint investigation of this matter. “The alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… three years to obtain temporary or seasonal employment in an agricultural or fishing activity as a principal means … school diploma (or its equivalency), and/or participate in life skills as well as career education services and, to … is to have all migrant students who have been enrolled in a school in New York since the ninth grade earn a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programAuditory Oral Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… direction of, the governing board of the agency. Based in Brooklyn, AOLC provides these SED programs to children in 21 different school districts in four counties in New York City excluding the Bronx. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/auditory-oral-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Elmira , City of Lockport and the City of Troy . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The town’s proposed … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. However, city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approved by the former supervisor rather than the board. In addition, 13 claims, totaling $23,116, did not contain … which they were paid, and one bookkeeper received $1,751 in additional pay with no evidence of approval. Town of … $3,869. The former clerk also did not deposit $4,038 in cash collections recorded from Jan. 1, 2018 through April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… user agreements," DiNapoli said. "Unless safeguards are in place, the companies are at risk of financial losses, … is that the company is holding a virtual annual meeting, in which shareholders call in rather than address board members face to face. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… but they also underline the cost pressures that remain in the later years of the financial plan. “The city’s budget … significant actions that are expected to be included in the state budget, which has not yet been drafted into law … write-down of prior year payables for its labor reserve in a prior year. The use of several one-time actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Day and the Limestone Volunteer Firemen Inc . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and was unable to make informed financial decisions. In addition, the clerk-treasurer’s records understated the … bidding and when selecting professional service providers. In addition, the board did not provide sufficient oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… Fire Department. Ronda Kish was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Corrupting the Government in the 3rd Degree and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion Brundage was charged with Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentService Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… safely access the tracks. Diversions should be scheduled in the most cost effective manner and to minimize the … Public Affairs is responsible for notifying the public in advance. Key Findings The annual Outage Plan for service diversions was reduced by 1,483 days (29 percent) in 2009 and 1,655 (35 percent) in 2010. These revisions were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In February 2011, DHS contracted with BRC, a City-based … years ended June 30, 2019, BRC claimed $23.6 million in reimbursable expenses for the contract. DHS is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee