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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits were issued. Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (Schenectady County) The board did … County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations and cannot be assured all money … totaling $273,497. Village of Watkins Glen – Justice Court Operations (Schuyler County) Justices did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Mercy College (Mercy) is an independent … years ended June 30, 2011, Mercy certified 13,420 TAP awards totaling $23 million that were paid to the school for … students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 50 students, as well as other awards to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… the annual total from a decade earlier, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … keep personal information confidential, and companies must do more to protect consumers from identity theft.” Credit … using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. People learn about the fraud when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Eastchester Union Free School … two former board members and two former interns. Village of Hewlett Neck – Treasurer’s Duties (Nassau County) … data confidentiality, integrity or availability. Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… Purpose To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … TAP awards. Incorrect certifications include 18 students who received awards but did not meet the requirements for … disallowances result from Plaza students enrolling in courses not required for their programs of study. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an … years ended June 30, 2011, Dowling certified 5,661 TAP awards totaling $8.1 million that were paid to the school for … We reviewed a sample of 125 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 123 students as well as other awards to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeRockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… network users (41 percent) accessed websites, such as shopping, entertainment and social media, on District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in … “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift cards to avoid possible inactivity fees or having the money turned over to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 91-48
… by board member's personal attorney) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2),(3), 806, 809: When a planning board member's … to the project. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800, et seq .) contains the provisions of law which … an application made by a subsidiary of a client of his firm. The court reached this conclusion because of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Gouverneur Central School District , Irvington Union Free School District , Newark Central School District and the … access websites such as online shopping, social networking sites, travel and automobile sites that are unrelated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… increase at 51%, followed by Cayuga County (40%) and St. Lawrence County (32%). During the last month of each … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … Statewide local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberOnline Services
… We offer a growing list of secure Online Services for customers, clients and business partners. For certain services, you must first … your New York State & Local pension at retirement Receive E-News about the New York State & Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-servicesAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because it lacked critical operational controls over finances, electronic banking, purchasing goods and services and segregating … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration … to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to avoid inactivity fees. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have terms and … from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… for Medicaid (up $2.8 billion, primarily from federal sources) and other public health programs (up $1.7 billion … state. All Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… the owner can be identified. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have terms and … from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant … children include anyone between 3 and 21 years old whose parents, guardians, or spouses – or the children themselves – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in each department from which these budgeted cost savings would be realized nor did they develop a cost savings … in future budgets. The city's proposed budget includes a tax levy of $50.5 million, which is $3 million above the legal limit, unless the city council overrides the tax levy limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in … help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivors