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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted fund balance grew … Auditors also determined the board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual audit of the treasurer’s records. As of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England have today written an open letter to ExxonMobil … and make clear, via their voting, that the time has come for change in the governance and strategy of the corporation. … at ExxonMobil. In short, we believe that the time has come for ExxonMobil shareholders to insist, unequivocally, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersLocal Sales Tax Collections Up
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (Madison County) The board and former supervisor did not ensure that disbursements were adequately supported and … board. Claims totaling $109,158 were improperly paid prior to board audit, and claims totaling $533,518 were improperly … paid, and one bookkeeper received $1,751 in additional pay with no evidence of approval. Town of Lincoln – Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … – Internal Controls Over Payroll (Albany County) There is inadequate oversight of the authority’s payroll processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired … partnerships; and funds and provides quality services. As of May 1, 2012, OCFS had 3,194 employees. OCFS requires its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he has expanded his anti-corruption initiative and created a new Division of … in 30 arrests and the restitution of $3 million last year. The division will be headed by Deputy Comptroller and … in 30 arrests and the restitution of $3 million last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… documenting the decisions made and the approaches taken in selecting the contractor. The process shall include, but … New York State Contract IDs must begin with an “X” prefix. In addition, SUNY permits begin with an “X” prefix. Leases of … Transaction Preparation: Revenue agreements are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … unrestricted fund balance totaled $5.5 million as of June 30, 2016 and was 14 percent of 2016-17 budgeted … financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced to two years of supervised release and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 95-27
… of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district attributable to court orders or judgments) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and … of claims for adjustments in the amount of State aid paid to a school district attributable to court orders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
The division awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… risks, charges, expenses, and other information. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
An employee for the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities was arrested on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for using agencyissued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8000 in gas for his personal use
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approximately $9.2 million. As a result, city officials do not have assurance that professional services are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… company located in Rochester, has generated an estimated $6.7 million return, nearly four times the initial investment, … companies. “The success of the 5LINX investment is another example of how the In-State Private Equity Program … in 2009. “5LINX represents another great example of what can happen when you connect a talented group of founders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… Officials in Dutchess County’s East Clinton Fire District improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable … to uncover lax oversight and misuse of taxpayer dollars in fire districts. I will continue to audit these entities so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two and six years past due and another … officials incorrectly certified students as eligible for TAP awards. Incorrect certifications include 14 students who … but had not demonstrated their academic preparedness for TAP awards. Twelve of these students did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … by the certifying agency will be met." (18 NYCRR §443.3[i]). In addition, authorized agencies are required to seek to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4