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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in erroneous conclusions. One of the most glaring examples … of 70.9 deaths per 1,000 nursing home residents, ranked it in the bottom third of all states.” The reality is far more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
… in the Binghamton City School District have helped to improve the district’s fiscal condition, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “School officials in Binghamton have worked diligently to keep their district’s finances on the right path under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingCayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/27/cayuga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-5Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the … safeguard these funds. Key Findings The Commissioner or her confidential secretary did not perform bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Westchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022, through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Lewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Oneida County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-3)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2023/12/29/oneida-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-3Herkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… report for activity in 2021. The County’s depository (bank used to hold court and trust money) did not pay any … timely manner in accordance with statute. The depository bank holding court and trust money submits an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2Tioga County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-1)
… Court were up to date and complete and we noted no material discrepancies. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations. 1 Security interest in property filed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/07/14/tioga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-1Wayne County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-1)
… court and trust funds and abandoned property to the State Comptroller as prescribed by statute. Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/02/18/wayne-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-1Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property … Treasurer should ensure that all court-ordered money in her custody is properly accounted for and reported on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Livingston County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-4)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through June 17, 2022. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/15/livingston-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-4Schoharie County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-3)
… Court were up to date and complete and we noted no material discrepancies. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/06/17/schoharie-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-3Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard court and trust funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Chautauqua County – Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-1)
… York State Finance Law, the Director is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller … and other properties deposited to court and ordered into her custody. Key Findings The records maintained by the … 90 actions totaling $4,405 that improperly remained in the Director of Finance’s custody that should have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/04/24/chautauqua-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-1Rockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… court and trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45Chenango County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-2)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the county clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/12/chenango-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-2Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7