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DiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 relies on a range of actions to respond to the pandemic as well as eliminate a looming … Among the most significant changes, the budget proposes to combine $3.7 billion in certain expenditure-based aids into a … and a report will be issued in the coming weeks. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Hewlett, and Roy Hoffmann, 53, of Woodmere – were indicted on the alleged thefts in 2014. All were accused of illegally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsFlanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The Flanders Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199McLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… Determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did … prior to payment, but as a result of our audit, District officials implemented a voucher system to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296Johnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
… and separate from the Towns of Pittstown and Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by an elected … eight claims totaling $3,459 that were properly paid in advance of audit. Key Recommendation Ensure that the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190DiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… (DOH) found that medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies were unaccounted for at its School-Based … inventories of medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies at School-Based Health Centers,” DiNapoli … city students, accounting for about 700,000 health care visits every year. Most Centers – 129 – are on school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersFinancial Toolkit for Local Officials
… are faced with unprecedented challenges in the wake of the pandemic including simultaneously managing the public health response and the budgetary impacts of the financial crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/financial-toolkitHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… estimates and properly establish and manage capital reserve funds? Audit Period January 1, 2019 – December 31, … estimated and structurally balanced budgets based on historical data or known trends in which recurring revenues … ensure that the tax levy is not greater than necessary. Reserve funds are established to provide resources for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
Determine whether Davenport Fire District (District) officials established adequate controls to ensure that financial activities are properly recorded and reported, and cash was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/davenport-district-2020-147.pdfNorfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
Determine whether the Norfolk Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) conducted proper audits and ensured that annual financial reports were filed timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/norfolk-fire-district-2022-109.pdfDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and … as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli … at Albany. The public has seven days to comment on the nominee. She will then be presented to the Independent Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… less secure than wired networks because data are transmitted into the air and can potentially be intercepted and misused by individuals with malicious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… Retirement System member and retiree news. September 2025 Members How School Employees Earn NYSLRS Service Credit … Payments Get a Pension Income Verification Letter Online July 2025 Retirement Online Tools and Tips Look Up Your … Available in Retirement Online Tier 6 Member Contribution Rate Changes Retirees Retirement Online: The Fast, Convenient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Justice Court Fund: Advisories
… 2025 October [pdf] - Reporting Work Zone Photo Monitoring violations 2020 December [pdf] - … and Fee Extension VTL 1809 (1) Reporting - Certification, No Activity, Term of Suspension Fee 2005 October [pdf] - 2005 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-advisoriesDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Allegany County , City of Batavia , Caton No. 1 Fire District , Town … Fire District and the Village of Westbury . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … the maintenance of time and attendance records within the sheriff’s office. Control weaknesses allowed two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-15
… to establish in county) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (formation of county lighting district) COUNTY LAW, §250; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Locust Valley Fire District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2018M-56)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether conference and travel expenditures were authorized and adequately supported. … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Locust Valley Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/06/08/locust-valley-fire-district-conference-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-56Terryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is … Ensure that accurate information is kept on each property and is compared to the Town’s billing records to ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Averill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners, serves a population of approximately 3,500. … were submitted to OSC in a timely manner each year. Independent audits were not performed for 2012 or 2013. Key … OSC in a timely manner each year. Ensure that the required independent audit is performed each year. … Averill Park No 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183