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Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. From July 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024, the District earned $321,316 from its 37 interest bearing bank accounts and 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… and questionable transactions and there is a significant risk that funds were misspent, misused or improper. The Board … as required. Company officials issued inherently high risk debit cards to various officers. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… reduce District property taxes. Correct accounting records for misclassifications, and accurately report unrestricted … the reserves will be funded, the optimal funding levels for each reserve and the conditions under which reserves will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Portville Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-245)
… $660,000 or 4 percentage points. Three reserve funds with combined balances of approximately $1.6 million as … balance to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/portville-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-245Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board maintained the same … officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on … to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they plan to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195DiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… from its investment in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … from its investment in Autotask an IT company located near Albany according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in … village of Altmar in Oswego County was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… and the former Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for … and the former Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The former clerk waived fees for 249 certified copies of birth certificates totaling $2,490 without a valid reason. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine … Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to line their own pockets,” … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… great universities and a highly educated workforce, and we look forward to Crescent supporting a portfolio of Northern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to spend funds to improve private property. Town of Eden – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Erie County) Auditors reviewed … and/or maintain exemption eligibility. Town of Elba – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Genesee County) Auditors … in compliance with state or local laws. Town of Holland – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Erie County) Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… process at the district’s business office or for the food service department, which collects cash at the school … to verify that funds were deposited into a district bank account. Whitney Point Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… under certain conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20 year affordability requirements to … Representatives when conducting reviews of developments. This audit is based on a sample of four developments located … and financial conditions at the sampled developments. This likely caused management at those developments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22DiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… and nonprofits, preserving the IRA’s grant and tax credit programs should be a priority. If the programs are … funded through the IRA provide over $142 billion through federal programs managed by several U.S. agencies. New York … There are over 20 new or modified clean energy and clean vehicle tax credits available through the IRA. IRA tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits were issued. City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (Orange County) City officials did not accurately pay employees’ salaries, wages and benefits or properly accrue leave benefits. Auditors reviewed payments and benefits totaling $1.9 million and found exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher … is executed through an Annual Contributions Contract with HUD, which authorizes a certain number of housing vouchers … issue a voucher and the funds available for each voucher. HUD monitors HCV performance by determining the percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… fiscal challenges, including lower revenue targets and possible federal budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted … because of uncertainty in Washington, falling revenues, and fiscal practices that obscure the level of spending," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risks