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Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Board ensured that the cash disbursements process was … days before they were approved according to the District minutes. 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one … they are presented for audit at the next regular Board meeting. Ensure that the Treasurer’s cash disbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New York City and point to a strong rebound for … “New York City is coming back, and we’re going to bring all five boroughs with us,” said New York City Mayor Eric … city as a whole. My office will continue to partner with all levels of government to bring this economic recovery to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… or significantly reduced their operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving tens of thousands unemployed, … were immigrants in 2018, compared to 45 percent across all occupations. In 16 neighborhoods, the share of restaurant … and entrepreneurship opportunities for New Yorkers from all walks of life, in every corner of our borough,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… adopting a code of ethics and did not audit the Supervisor’s records, as required. Key Recommendations Maintain … are familiar with and follow requirements as they relate to conflicts of interest. Town officials generally agreed … B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town of Otselic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited … contracts. Determine whether Town officials ensured that the Supervisor’s disbursements were proper and the Clerk’s … The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194City of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City Bureau of Buildings (Bureau) officials ensured that … Key Findings Although the City’s Elevator Master List included 226 properties with 308 elevators and related … violation notices to those who do not submit them. Ensure all elevators and related equipment are inspected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Town of Ulysses - Information Technology (2021M-190)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Ulysses (Town) officials ensured information technology … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town of Ulysses Town officials ensured information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-ulysses-information-technology-2021m-190Village of Bainbridge - Conflict of Interest (2019M-72)
… that Village officials did not have prohibited interests in Village contracts. Key Finding Trustee and his spouse are … Board, the Trustee had a prohibited conflict of interest in Village contracts with the hardware store. He received a … procedures to help detect and prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/28/village-bainbridge-conflict-interest-2019m-72Town of Crown Point - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-263)
… taxes totaling $951,513 during the first seven weeks of 2017 (from January 2 through February 17) but made only … required timeframe. For example, $468,215 or 34 percent of taxes paid by check in 2017 were deposited from eight to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/07/19/town-crown-point-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-263Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and racetracks were permitted to operate, although with no fans in attendance. The U.S. Open Tennis Championship was … reopened on September 2 with a 33 percent capacity, but no group classes were allowed. 5 State-licensed gaming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Village of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
… The Justice was unaware that the Court clerk filed 11 of 15 monthly reports of money collected (73 percent) to the JCF after the due … the code enforcement department did not maintain a record of tickets issued or unissued. In addition, 41 tickets in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/03/05/village-poquott-justice-court-operations-2019m-214Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… water district had operating surpluses of over $465,000 in 2019 and $395,000 in 2020. 28 percent of the water produced, … unauthorized non-revenue (lost) water, 12 percentage points above the national average. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205About the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and strategic program … typically offered each year, local officials across the State can rely on the Office of the State Comptroller’s … for the Division of Local Government Services and School Accountability. In this capacity she develops and leads the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… must ensure an ongoing commitment of public resources and strategies, including new funding from legal settlements, and innovative, evidence-based solutions for the fight against this deadly epidemic to be effective.” … racial and ethnic groups. Death rates increased five-fold for Black New Yorkers, quadrupled for Hispanic or Latino New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Please review our latest NYC Financial Plan Review reports for more information on fiscal cliffs. Last updated December … initiatives, creating additional risks to published budget gaps. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planAbout this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial … information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State … data can be found in reports such as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report . Financial condition is a broad … balance and making required debt service payments and pension contributions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/about-reportIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from January … services to sexually exploited youth. DYCD contracts with community-based organizations (providers) to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… properly collected, recorded and deposited. Key Findings The real property tax collections and retiree health … However, District officials did not adequately segregate the duties of or establish adequate compensating controls … for receiving, recording, depositing and reporting all money collected for real property taxes and retiree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andTown of Pharsalia – Board Oversight (2018M-59)
… Degree, as a crime of Public Corruption. He was ordered to pay $240,000 in restitution, of which he has already paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-pharsalia-board-oversight-2018m-59DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… and state officials as they look for policies to boost communities and increase connectivity and access to health … from urban areas could offer opportunities for rural communities to grow and thrive.” Comparison to New York State … broadband needs assessment and to outline key strategies, state and federal resources available, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challenges