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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Sky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… to enable these individuals to live more independently in a community setting and to reduce homelessness, … ovens and televisions. Sky Light officials did not make all required visits to client apartments. As a result of our … and carbon monoxide detectors. Key Recommendations Follow up on the unsupported and/or inappropriate personal service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… during the audit period. York Central School District – Online Banking (Livingston County) The board adopted an online banking policy, but district officials did not develop written procedures for online banking activities. District officials also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Roads Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time within the required scope and quality and within budget
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… P. DiNapoli. New York state also received $235 million in new monetary settlements during December. "Overall tax collections in December were close to reduced estimates from the mid-year … bonuses will influence whether current estimates are met in the final quarter of the fiscal year.” Through December, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive … avert significant deterioration. For 2014, the nine towns in this audit budgeted from $155,000 to $950,000 to manage 25 … up to $10,440. Key Findings Eight towns had informal plans in place and followed a preventive maintenance cycle of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of … 2 percent for the final year of the contract. The increase in the fee percentage over the next two years will place an … to budget some account codes and using unrealistic amounts in others. In addition, the School does not modify its budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc.
… objective of our examination was to determine whether the Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc. (LIAAC) charged and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/long-island-association-aids-care-incIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental … approach data and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight … and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it cannot be trusted? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of Endicott , Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … – PILOT Program (2014M-291) Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during … who is independent of the financial recordkeeping. In addition, the board has not developed written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… records. Background The Town of Carroll (Town) is located in Chautauqua County and has approximately 3,500 residents. … Comptroller, and it did not request a 30-day extension in 2011 or 2012. The Supervisor did not submit to the Board … they performed a thorough audit of the Court’s records in 2012. There was a lack of documentation to indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Island Workforce Housing Act and the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … 3,135 units (42 percent), while one developer of a 24-unit development opted to pay a fee in lieu of designating … affordable workforce housing units. Syracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately … Plan (Plan) that details how they propose to use the funds. Each Plan must be approved by the Smart Schools Review … reimbursement. The ten districts we sampled utilized Act funds for their intended purposes according to their approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsThe VendRep System
… their account. Also, if the vendor has multiple users with different roles on the account, certifiers can receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemJoin Our Information Technology Team
… The Chief Information Office oversees the Office of the State Comptroller's information technology services and … development Grow Your Career With Us! A career in State government offers opportunities for advancement on a … cover letter and unofficial transcripts to recruit@osc.ny.gov with subject: IT Apprenticeship. The Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/information-technologyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… higher than the same period last year, and collections in September were $1.2 billion, or 16.2 percent, higher than … above updated projections. PIT collections of $5.1 billion in September were up by $892 million, or more than 21 … the first six months, as well as continued strength in real property transfer tax collections. All Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-year