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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… Exxon voting shareholders at the company's annual meeting in May. As a result of the company's decision, the Fund will … to climate change as we urge the company, and others in the energy sector, to find ways that they can adapt to the … agreed upon 2-degree target will affect its position in the marketplace. Investors have a right to know how the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Walton Fire Department and the City of Watervliet . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … of unpaid parking tickets more than doubled, from 1,637 in 2012 to 3,256 in 2016. Walton Fire Department – Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… policy, investment policy and code of ethics were in place. The treasurer’s financial records and reports … payroll and time records. While the town has a good system in place, it could be further improved by filing approved … of printing them out only to have paper copies on file in order to save the time and expense of printing. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsPublic Safety Overtime
… In response to questions we’ve received from employers who … of the Police and Fire Retirement System who are engaged in police or fire service; and Active members of the … undersheriffs or regular deputy sheriffs engaged directly in criminal law enforcement activities that make up fifty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… of the largest such contracts DOHMH awarded was with CUCS. In 2010, DOHMH signed a three-year contract with CUCS valued … to the contract, DOHMH reimburses CUCS on a monthly basis, in an amount equal to claimed program costs less any advance payments and not in excess of the total contract amount. DOHMH requires CUCS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesCourse Offerings
… studying toward a bachelor’s degree would earn that degree in four years of full-time study. However, over the past 30 … institutional resources available to students, difficulty in registering for courses, available financial resources, … the five senior colleges with the largest enrollment, one in each borough, as of the fall 2017 semester. These five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsHuman Resource Practices
… HR develops local human resource-related policies in conjunction with SUNY System Administration, maintains … example: Upstate paid 12 employees a total of $4.7 million in additional compensation for work beyond their regular job … Upstate paid $1,374,670, 20 (amounting to nearly $940,000 in payroll costs) were deemed not useful, of poor quality, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesKerhonkson Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-124)
… transparent. The District’s required AFR was last filed in 2007, more than 18 years ago. As a result, the Board, … the ability to assess the District’s financial standing. In addition, because the Board did not request or review the … the Board did not: Audit the Treasurer’s records in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/kerhonkson-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-124Town of Wilton – Cybersecurity (2026M-48)
… of 77 enabled user accounts and 132 computer accounts. In addition, the Town had 110 enabled cloud user accounts … provided by the IT vendor are performed adequately in accordance with the vendor contract. The Comptroller, … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article X, Section 5 of the State Constitution. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/08/14/town-wilton-cybersecurity-2026m-48Town of Portage – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2026M-61)
… (Superintendent) that were not detected or corrected. In addition, the Supervisor did not maintain adequate … the AFRs were inaccurate, unsupported and not filed in a timely manner. For example, the bookkeeping firm did not … York State Comptroller’s (OSC’s) authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/08/21/town-portage-supervisors-records-and-reports-2026m-61Retirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, membership in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipXI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… . Since one of the prerequisites for closing a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is that there is no … that retainages are processed appropriately and timely in SFS. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageRetirement System Membership – Regional State Park Police Plan
… paid firefighters working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement … of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation, coverage in this special plan is automatic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/retirement-system-membershipComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Wallkill Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … fiscal years, which generated approximately $2.4 million in operating surpluses. During this time, unrestricted fund … budgets with excessive appropriations that resulted in operating surpluses each year and that appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to the Financial Plan released … process well underway, and less than two months left in the fiscal year, we're watching closely to see if revenues … million lower than the latest projections, primarily in local assistance grants and capital projects. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportUnderstanding the Audit Process
… they need to effectively manage and improve operations. In performing our audits, we are required by State Executive … team examines the organizational and program information in more detail and assesses its impact on the audit. … taken to address audit recommendations. Other Engagements In addition to audits, we perform other engagements as part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Walton Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … unrestricted fund balance declined by about 73 percent. In addition, the general fund’s cash level was deficient, resulting in district officials not having sufficient cash to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 92-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for … Law, §209-b[1][a]). The squad may render services in cases of accidents, calamities or other emergencies in connection with which the services of firefighters may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Opinion 91-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … site within the city. It has been consistently held in this State that a municipality may not submit a question …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… (PIT) collections from April and May. Still, the state is in a relatively good financial position after collecting more … stabilized after a volatile first quarter, and $3 billion in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for … from a year earlier primarily because of PIT collections in April. Spending rose 1.6 percent, or $673 million, due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-report