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Annual Letter to Banking Organizations
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your banking institution that may be considered abandoned property.
Disability Inclusion Letter to Honeywell
Comptroller called on Honeywell International to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/disability-inclusion-engagement-letter.pdfSochi Olympics Letter to Sponsors
Comptroller's letter to corporate sponsors of Sochi Olympics regarding the protection of human rights.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/sochi-olympics-letter.pdfCitizens' Guide to Local Budgets
Citizens' Guide to Local Budgets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/LocalBudgetGuide2010.pdfDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and especially vital for businesses, remote workers, online education and health care … fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers, according to an audit by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… must report directly to the board and serve at the board’s pleasure. Hiring a claims auditor You are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… There are four tax classes for property in New York City: Class 1 covers one- to three-unit residential properties; Class 2, residential properties of more than three units; Class 3, most utility properties; and Class 4, commercial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… her death in 2006. Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney before Sullivan’s death, failed to notify … accused of utilizing his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s … “Today’s guilty plea represents another successful outcome by my office in our ongoing partnership with Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This … funds according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family … related to cash receipts; Ensure that deposits are timely and in accordance with applicable laws; and Seek … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (2019-F-36)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f36.pdfOpen Educational Resources
… throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As of the Fall 2023 semester, approximately 233,000 students were enrolled … graduate, and professional schools. The annual tuition in 2023 for a New York State resident pursuing a bachelor’s … for marking its courses as ZTC in CUNYfirst, CUNY does not exercise sufficient oversight to ensure all OER courses are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… Court Officers Association. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit SR Effective Date(s) Administration checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-lifeOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the … to the Department for review at least once every 5 years. Plans must include both an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and … on the remaining 317 Water Systems.) Key Findings The Plans for most of the 317 Water Systems that were required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… insured in the State. The Fee is collected by the insurance companies and remitted to the Department. Between April 2008 and March 2012, insurance carriers remitted $384.8 million to the Department. … fraud. The State Police uses Fee revenue to fund its Auto Theft Unit (ATU) and to detect and reduce motor vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… will occur and remain undetected. Internal controls over IT seek to help ensure that computer systems and the data … in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT internal controls. An important way that governing boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsPerformance Incentive Program
… the Authority progressively transitioned the Program to one based exclusively on collective performance. Upper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not keep separate accounting records showing the receipts, disbursement and balance of each fund. The treasurer could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library , City of Newburgh , Onondaga County … is being spent appropriately and effectively." Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Fund Balance (Suffolk County) The … announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library City of Newburgh Onondaga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0