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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during emergency situations and when the … bill introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would … of public information. I was proud to carry legislation in the Senate to require posting of contracts during states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Property tax … and aspects of how the city calculates property taxes. “New York City’s residential real estate market has proven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersTompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network Access and Information Technology Assets (2022M-65)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured network access and information technology (IT) assets were properly … Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure network access and IT assets were properly safeguarded from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-access-andVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… was to review the Board’s oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and established internal controls over water operations for … Creek is located in the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County and has approximately 500 residents. The Village is governed … a Board of Trustees, which comprises four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173City of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… our audit was to evaluate the City’s financial condition and to examine internal controls over cash receipts from … approximately 35,000. The City is governed by its Charter and State laws. The City Council, which consists of five … The City’s operating expenditures for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 fiscal years totaled approximately $73 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mOnondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
Determine whether transfer station and compost facility cash receipts were properly collected recorded and deposited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Departments financial operations for the period April 1 2009 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, … five-member Town Board composed of the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. For the fiscal year ended December … expenditures totaled about $208,000 for the town-wide and town-outside-village general funds and $493,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… controls over cash receipts from recreational activities and information technology for the period June 1, 2011, to … Board of Trustees which consists of a Village Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s general fund expenditures … the 2010-11 fiscal year were approximately $34.1 million and for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $38.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… the Board’s oversight of Village financial activities and the Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2009, to … is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. The Village is … by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a Mayor and four Trustees. Village general fund expenditures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialCity of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of … process for overseeing Project activities that included daily onsite inspections documenting: Daily onsite personnel Leak testing results for treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… February 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. The Town is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … prevent cyberattacks. Officials said that they did not do surveys or collect data to see how many of the entities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals will now … County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and mansion taxes. The MTA has also had chronic difficulty meeting its capital commitment goals. In 2016 through 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… salaries, aiming to bring them into closer alignment, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced today. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-payNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England have today written an open … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners for England, quoted from the open … The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England write open letter to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues. Key Findings … District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million was maintained in the … properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special revenue fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… oversee the procurement of professional services. As a result: The Authority did not require and review detailed … chargebacks and paid $128,603 for non-Authority costs in 2018. The Board did not adopt clear professional service … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Authority’s response (Appendix A). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-and