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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… new funding and policy changes to spur the creation of much needed housing, but the state’s financial outlook … weaknesses remain. As DiNapoli has recommended , deposits should be regular and consistent during prosperous economic … costs. DiNapoli’s Roadmap for State Debt Reform shows how caps and other debt restrictions set in statute have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budgetDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… the achievement gap. Leverage DOE infrastructure to expand vaccine access to younger children to help provide protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapOpinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Walden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the District’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 18, 2014. Background The Walden Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly awarded Length of … Some firefighters did not receive all of the LOSAP points to which they were entitled under GML. Key Recommendations … Review and amend the District’s point system as necessary to ensure it is consistent with GML. Ensure that firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… Board did not: Adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties or implement mitigating controls. Properly monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 – Financial Activities (2017M-17)
… activity was properly recorded and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 … through December 27, 2016. Background The Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 is a district corporation of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/kenilworth-fire-district-no-2-financial-activities-2017m-17DiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today. … said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for partnering with … 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/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (2014-S-48). Background Our initial … several of the strategies the Program plans to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation in our initial audit report, New York City School-Based Health Centers: Security and … Ten of the 11 SBHCs sampled had shortages in various medication categories (907 out of 2,298.25 units expected), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… and understands that strong fiscal controls are needed to ensure that government resources are used efficiently,” … said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, … audit. Lois is a certified public accountant with over 35 years of experience in accounting and finance, serving in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionOpinion 90-49
… to improvement district commissioners) TOWN LAW, §214: Where the town board has designated a "per day" compensation … we concluded that an improvement district commissioner who does not work a full day is entitled only to a proportionate … .). Further, the Court concluded that the only instances where, as a matter of law, the services which the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Summit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure … of cash disbursed from the District’s building reserve account. For example, the Board did not review or approve any … checking account; it allowed the Treasurer to generate, sign and disburse checks with little to no oversight. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira … District – Procurement and Information Technology (Suffolk County) District officials paid 27 invoices totaling $83,370 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… prior to board approval. The district did not follow its credit card usage policy requiring documentation for four credit … board did not adequately audit claims and a cash receipts log was not maintained. The treasurer’s records were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Tuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… College (Wagner) is a four-year private college located on Staten Island. It offers programs in the arts, business, … awards totaling $3.0 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 635 students. We reviewed a sample of 150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-collegeJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… audits of local governments, schools and fire districts to identify fraud and opportunities for operational and … personnel. How to Apply Interested applicants must fill out the New York State Civil Service Auditor/State … be eligible to apply for an entry-level auditor position where we will get you equipped with the skills and training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… Purpose To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented … of the Program, including the licensing of the independent medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, diagnostic and treatment … each Center to provide comprehensive primary care and mental health services, including immunizations, urgent care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andIschua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367Colesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… period January 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members. The District’s general fund budget totals approximately $80,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operations