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Town of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of Cherry Valley within its boundaries. The Town, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s administration of grant fund moneys for … a population of approximately 2,600 residents. A project to redevelop commercial property in the Town cost … The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later because utilities were turned off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Schodack Landing Fire District No. 1 – Claims Auditing (2026M-17)
… properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area An effective audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/schodack-landing-fire-district-no-1-claims-auditing-2026m-17Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - June 2007
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2008.pdfCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdfXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… is to provide guidance regarding the fields that are mandatory and must be populated on the header level of … Office staff, and Office of the State Comptroller. The mandatory fields on the header level are business purpose, … the travel event and/or expense. Described below are the mandatory fields, how the fields are to be populated in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… of DiNapoli’s plan is the creation of a $2 billion index that will exclude or reduce investments in companies … lower emitters. DiNapoli announced the new low emission index in Paris, where he is participating in an investors’ … with strong environmental practices.” The low emission index, which was created in partnership with Goldman Sachs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … (DEI) issues. “We encourage the Fund’s portfolio companies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their businesses not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… of Directors (Board) had significant discussions of the pros and cons of developing the property. This would include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaLansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… and services economically and in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Policies and procedures were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and services in a prudent and economical manner, in the best interests of taxpayers and that procurements were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers that professional … offer similar services at a more favorable rate, could result in existing professional service providers providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… are not ensuring that these services are obtained at the best possible price. Key Recommendations File annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the … The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of New Yorkers and, for thousands of families, led to devastating losses of loved ones. For us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseOpinion 96 - 11
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- … of town board to submit proposition to voter approval on own motion) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when selling town real property); (on town board motion in lieu of petition) TOWN BOARD -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature … * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for the Comptroller’s race or not? For years, I had called for public financing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… of our most intimate details — our identities, interests, locations, credit histories, medical conditions, sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… A pattern of poor budgeting led the Brentwood Union Free School District to accumulate excessive fund balance as well … A pattern of poor budgeting led the Brentwood Union Free School District to accumulate excessive fund balance as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-district