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DiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… level in 2019. Workers continue to return to the office, with the latest data showing an office occupancy rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsOpinion 92-30
… against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit agencies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(f), … governing board who also serves on the board of a not-for-profit agency does not have a prohibited interest in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… makes Brooklyn an exciting place to live, work and raise a family." "State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s report provides … Brooklyn is an incredible place to work, live, and raise a family," said City Council Member Brad Lander. "Brooklyn has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… the Departments of Labor and Tax and Finance, did not ensure that participating businesses hired only people … and for eligible employees. Steps might include, but not be limited to: Modifying form instructions to clarify how … found that the state agencies overseeing the program did not ensure that participating businesses hired only people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsOSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… class start date. Preferred attendees are New York State local officials, board members and employees of Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts, School … and other local special districts. Cost: $85 per local government or district official, board member and employee. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringLaurens Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-43)
… the Treasurer’s records. File annual financial reports in a timely manner. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/02/laurens-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-43Fly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fly Creek Fire District’s (District) non-payroll … procured and audited prior to payment. Key Findings While the District’s non-payroll disbursements were supported, for proper District purposes and audited prior to payment, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Lyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
… Determine if the Lyndon Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to … purposes. However, the Board could improve oversight of and internal controls over disbursements. The Board: Did … Could not explain what specific procedures its reviews of financial reports included. Because the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/lyndon-fire-district-disbursements-2022m-132Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, … $8,571, during our audit period. As president and owner of the welding company, the Board member had a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148South Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… whether the South Otselic Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board generally provided adequate oversight of District financial activities . However, Board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Town of Mayfield - Town Clerk (2016M-29)
… bank reconciliations or accountabilities to compare cash on hand with outstanding liabilities. The Board did not … collections in the Clerk’s computer system and report them on the Clerk’s monthly report, deposit all collections in the … an accountability analysis each month comparing cash on hand and in the bank with liabilities due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-mayfield-town-clerk-2016m-29Chenango Forks Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2020M-69)
… to the policy. Key Recommendation Clarify the “Admission of Non-Resident Students” policy (Policy) to include all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/20/chenango-forks-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2020m-69Buffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… is responsible for the general management and control of the School’s finances. The Board did not have control over … used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more control … Continue to periodically assess the terms and conditions of any management agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… The Board did not audit claims before approving payments. Of 166 claim vouchers reviewed, totaling $783,400, the … paid twice. The Board did not ensure that procurements of commodities, goods and services totaling $172,000 complied … Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… The Board did not ensure Company claims were audited on a monthly basis as required by its bylaws. The Board … and two Board members did not publicly disclose, in writing, their deemed interests in contracts totaling $91,106 with the Company. Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mOpinion 92-7
… tax moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of volunteer firefighter's business if the Association … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business. You … Thus, the Association may expend such moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter's business only if the expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… controls access to the CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool system (CUNYfirst) and whether CUNY adequately measured if users’ needs were … CUNY’s Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Campus Solutions applications, is an Enterprise Resource …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it is not out of the woods yet, … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVIDpandemic but it is not out of the woods yet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. DiNapoli says action … success.” According to DOB, All Funds disbursements in SFY 2024-25 are projected to total $239.2 billion, compared to … for over 50% of all General Fund disbursements in SFY 2024-25, and the share is projected to grow to 52.3% by SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-plan