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DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of … prosecutors argued at trial, Wills used public matching funds from his 2009 campaign for City Council to pay $11,500 … including at Macy's, where he used a portion of the funds to purchase a $750 Louis Vuitton handbag. Prosecutors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … public funds. Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that she pocketed tax penalty payments, … Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police for their continued partnership with my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ , a … dollars and assets,” DiNapoli said. “We’re working to open the books and let the public see public authorities’ revenue and spending. This addition to Open Book New York makes it the go-to source for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… in New York State is required to act as a State collection agent for the Surcharge. Providers are responsible for adding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they … comprises eight buildings. York’s Department of Public Safety (Department) is responsible for the enforcement of all … The Department consists of a director, campus Public Safety officers, and campus security assistants. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
… School (School) officials procured goods and services in accordance with established policies. Key Findings … School officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the established policy and procedures. As … result, there is no assurance that the purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner without favoritism. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Liverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… if necessary, correct discrepancies. 1 A school district public library is established to serve the residents of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities Six-Year Listing October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2025
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the six-year period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2025 and is a companion to the 2024 – 2025 Annual Report on Audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/2026/pdf/six-year-listing-2019-2025.pdfAudits of State Agencies and Public Authorities Five-Year Listing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2020
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2021, and is a companion to the 2021 – 2022 Annual Report on Audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/2023/pdf/five-year-listing-2016-2021.pdfAudits of State Agencies and Public Authorities Five-Year Listing October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2023
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2023 and is a companion to the 2023 – 2024 Annual Report on Audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/2025/pdf/five-year-listing-2018-2023.pdfAudits of State Agencies and Public Authorities Five-Year Listing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2020
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2020, and is a companion to the 2020 – 2021 Annual Report on Audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/fylist15-20.pdfOpinion 91-56
… section was intended to establish a reasonable period (i.e., five years) for a public authority to become "operative" … such a five-year period, it would be essential to define what is meant by "operative" and to apply a test therefor. … purposes of this section". If "liability" was intended to mean only outstanding notes or bonds, this proviso would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Clarence Public Library , Village of Fort Johnson , Town of Green Island , Village of Lindenhurst , Sayville Public Library and the Village of Springville . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … his office completed audits of the Clarence Public Library Village of Fort Johnson Town of Green Island Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
Determine whether the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency HCIDA Board and officials properly approved and monitored projects
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectPrescription Opioid Abuse and Heroin Addiction in New York State - 2016
Heroin and prescription opioid abuse is a significant and growing public health concern in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/heroin-and-opioids-2016.pdfXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… IDs must begin with an “F” prefix and are created in the Customer Contracts Module. An advance/payment agreement … Preparation: Repayment agreements are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State Customer ID. See XI.7 Revenue and Repayment Agreements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and Have Been Granted Significant Federal Aid The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a complete shutdown of school … from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), $4 billion from the Coronavirus Response and … Ranks Highest in Nation in Per Pupil Spending For the 2018-19 school year,* New York State was the highest among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. In SFY 2021-22, $2 billion of federal COVID-19 recovery funding was disbursed … including the School Tax Relief Program (STAR) of $2 billion; and Federal, $2.7 billion. In school budgets … the National Assessment for Education Progress (NAEP) math test in 2019 and ranked 40th in the nation. Eighth graders in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-education