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DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… conducted by DiNapoli's office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing local governments … aging underground pipes. In some cases, however, auditors found inaccurate meters or improper billing to be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to vendors when an emergency procurement … exists and the vendor cannot be added using the Vendor Add process prior to payment. An emergency procurement is one in … a Business Unit’s failure to properly plan in advance to process under normal business practices does not constitute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … students,” said DiNapoli. “I urge ECC’s board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski … his trust, stealing his monthly $3,526 pension and $2,138 Social Security benefits. From January 2018 to August 2023, … years in state prison for stealing $230000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report New NY Broadband Program Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon and New York State Police … in Albany County Court. Mahtani’s sentencing is set for Aug. 20 and Melwani’s sentencing is scheduled for April … to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the criteria, the payments would be made directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsControls Over Equipment
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H) has established adequate controls over equipment. Our audit scope covered the period July 1, 2016 … benefit corporation created by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969. H+H, the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… to addressing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. This multi-faceted approach employs sustainable … risks and create investment opportunities in climate solutions for the Fund; and committing $40 billion to the Fund’s Sustainable Investment and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program. Investing in Climate Solutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantSteuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… theft, identity theft or other harmful consequences for individuals. Therefore, protecting computerized data is … over computerized data. County officials 1 are responsible for designing and implementing policies and procedures to … to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96Auburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… addition, AIDA officials did not conduct policy-required site visits in 2023 and 2024. As a result, the Board and AIDA … owner’s self-reported information. Furthermore, without site visits, AIDA officials have less assurance that capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… funds in the nation, we have built new opportunities for asset management with Emerging Managers and Minority- and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli said today. Only … The deadline to file has been extended to October 31, 2020. Chart: County-by-County Response Rate (Note: Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… of new resources, totaling an estimated $26.7 billion in SFY 2021-22. These resources include federal support, … from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest budget in state history at an estimated $212 billion, according to … influx of new resources totaling an estimated $267 billion in SFY 202122 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s … DiNapoli, Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, said. “In the wake of the murder of George … a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Central School District – Financial Management (Rockland County) The board and district officials overestimated some … the board. Henrietta Fire Company Inc. – Board Oversight (Monroe County) The board did not provide adequate oversight … Hilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (Monroe County) A previous audit, Hilton Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… (Fund) received a $33.8 million return from its investment in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, according to … pension fund, which made six times our original investment in Autotask,”said DiNapoli. “As part of the Fund’s diverse investment strategy, the In-State Program helps provide retirement security for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… of England investment fund, have again asked ExxonMobil to report how its business will be impacted by global efforts to mitigate climate change. The CRF and the Church of England … of England investment fund have again asked ExxonMobil to report how its business will be impacted by global efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… a New York City-based technology company specializing in boosting sales through tracking website visitor activity, … today. The investment was made through the Fund’s In-State Private Equity Program which makes investments in New York State-based companies. “Since 2011, the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Bainbridge , Cortland County , Franklin County , Town of Liberty , Town of Ulster , City of White Plains and the … more than necessary when obtaining these services. Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (Sullivan County) Auditors … Town of Bainbridge Cortland County Franklin County Town of Liberty Town of Ulster City of White Plains and the Wilton …
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