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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. St. Lawrence County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards sentenced … resigned her clerk’s job and a second position at the St. Lawrence County Clerk’s Office. “Too often, small towns … inspected the books. Thanks to our partnership with St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain and St. Lawrence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis, was rescinded effective June 25, 2021. Major … of New York $1.9 million for purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, including cleaning supplies and … other vendors. $1.2 million for purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response including custodial services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli approved 1,514 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.8 billion and approved … $4.7 million with 40 Love Associates Ltd. for office space in Schenectady County. Office of General Services – Design & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… completed and annual update documents (AUD) were filed in a timely manner.(Starting in 2023, the AUD is referred to as the Annual Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… (Board) ensured claims were supported, appropriate and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While claims were supported and for appropriate purposes, the Board did not ensure claims … Education Board ensured claims were supported appropriate and audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112DiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… totaled $10.3 billion. “Cyberattacks are a serious threat to New York’s critical infrastructure, economy and our … Government Facilities (7) tied for third. Combatting the Threat Securing critical infrastructure from cyberattacks … Encompassing local governments in this database would be important. DiNapoli’s cybersecurity audits of state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. DiNapoli’s audit … 2010-11 and 2011-12. DiNapoli’s audit identified $801,859 in reported costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… of 15 audits conducted in 2008. These audits assessed compliance with Executive Order 111 requirements for State … communication and reporting could have improved compliance with Executive Order 111 should be applied going … New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: Compliance with Executive Order 111: Requirements to Purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… importance of our independence in carrying out objective audits of state payments in order to protect taxpayer … The decision arose from the Comptroller's 2009 audit of non-participating provider claims paid by United Healthcare … power was properly focused on billing records for State payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… “Today’s sentencing of Morton Kramer, the former executive director of … Todays sentencing of Morton Kramer the former executive director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… Floral Park’s (Village) Board provided adequate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance and ensured annual audits were completed. Key Findings The … Floral Parks Village Board provided adequate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance and ensured annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. … – Online Banking (Fulton County and Montgomery County) The board and district officials did not adequately safeguard … also did not monitor online banking user compliance with the district’s acceptable computer use policy. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were authorized and accurately … agreements (CBAs). The City approved drawdown payments for unused leave accruals, totaling $229,494 to eight City … from service. In the absence of specific authorization for such payments, we question the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) The board did not … document disbursement approvals. The board also did not conduct required audits or adopt a procurement policy, … 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… claims. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions. Complete, accurate and … reports. Ensure claims were properly audited prior to payment. Conduct required annual audits for 2020 through 2023.Although the Board paid a CPA $6,750 to conduct the 2019 and 2020 audits, the CPA did not complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… Fire Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Volunteer Fire Company Incs Companys progress as of April 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program administered by the State Department of Civil Service is one of the nations largest public sector health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of extra-classroom … (ECA) finances and properly safeguarded and secured the District’s information technology (IT) assets. Key … supporting documentation for 25 deposits totaling $37,256. The central treasurer did not prepare timely reports for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… (Magnarelli) / S.4827 (Marchione) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs