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DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it that way,” DiNapoli said. “The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Medicaid recipients were discharged within 24 hours of admission, indicating a high risk that a portion of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsShareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church Commissioners for England, asks the company to assess … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: “We are delighted to have got the … to similar shareholder proposals co-filed in 2015 by the Church Commissioners and other investors and endorsed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… for newborn claims that were submitted with incorrect birth weights. Auditors also found $1.06 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and … Wall Streets profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $113 billion the strongest first half since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced … like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty rates in New York have surpassed the national average. In 2021, the … This report is the first of a series examining poverty in New York. It provides a factual basis to understand the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-242
… 2016 and April 2017 Salary Increases for Bargaining Unit DR, and provide instructions for payments not processed … Benevolent Association of Nassau County Bargaining Unit DR Background The 2011-2019 Agreement between the State of … represented non-judicial employees in Bargaining Unit DR. The Agreements also include the October 1, 2014, April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-242-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-unit-drVillage of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… Town of Northampton Board Members and a Northville Central School District representative is responsible for the overall … a proper review of financial transactions. The Director does not always provide a record detailing the dates of collections, the payees’ names and the amounts paid when remitting money to the Treasurer for deposit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Travel Advisory No. 5
… may also be used as the sole documents of record only when the agency has complied with the State’s record … System Imaging and Attachment Guidance . If the agency does not follow these requirements, the official record must be retained in a central location – e.g., the agency’s Finance Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseCity of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2017. Background Chapter … City of Lockport Budget Review B11616 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Delaware County – Third-Party Contractual Services (2014M-287)
… did not publically disclose potential financial interests in contracts prior to 2014. Key Recommendations Amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/delaware-county-third-party-contractual-services-2014m-287Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if controls over employee time and attendance … The auto-pay payroll system resulted in payments to part-time attorneys for hours not worked. The County does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… and cash flow in all funds. Develop a sustainable plan to phase out the general fund’s subsidizing of the solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… information (PPSI) have not been developed. The District does not have service level agreements for services provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… Background The Port Jervis City School District is located in the City of Port Jervis, Orange County. The District, … appropriations were not used because budgets resulted in operating surpluses. The reserve policy does not state how … when reserves will be used or how much will be maintained in each reserve. Key Recommendations Use surplus fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through September 9, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $9.5 … audit process. Develop a comprehensive job description for the claims auditor that explains expectations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… our audit was to assess the controls over retiree health insurance contributions for the period July 1, 2014 through … change, the District will pay more than it should for the insurance coverage. Key Recommendation Enhance procedures to … all retirees and their spouses/dependents receiving health insurance coverage. Such procedures could include regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceSewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… through January 31, 2016. Background The Sewanhaka Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, … Sewanhaka Central High School District Student Fees 2016M296 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-227)
… of our audit was to determine whether the District’s online banking transactions were safeguarded for the period … million. Key Findings The District does not have a written online banking agreement with its bank. The District did not … accounts. Both the Treasurer and Business Manager perform online banking transactions, but neither has received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-227Alfred-Almond Central School District – Financial Software Access and Monitoring (2014M-371)
… has not adopted a formalized process for monitoring user activity. Key Recommendations Develop policies for granting, … and review financial software audit logs to monitor user activity and compliance with computer use policies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-software-access-and