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Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The body or official responsible for auditing claims will … for auditing claims in each type of locality and what options, if any, are available for establishing the claims auditing position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesOpinion 91-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library … Library fund moneys of a village public library held in the custody of the village treasurer may be comingled with … would be more efficient if library moneys were deposited in and disbursed from the same bank account as village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district did not realize revenue totaling up to $42,330. Marion Central School District – Procurement (Wayne County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, … with the school safety planning requirements outlined in the Law and State and City Regulations. For example, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
A longtime clerktreasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $11 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "But Gail … General Schneiderman. "Communities across New York rely on Volunteer Fire Companies to serve the public and provide … is the result of an investigation conducted by the State Comptroller's Office Division of Investigations and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions. “New York has a massive, … of experience and knowledge that Maria and Todd will bring to our team will greatly enhance our existing efforts and … issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into understandable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has not … agency's disabled clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the general public. Hundreds of thousands … The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsWilliamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: … it actually had operating surpluses totaling $40 million, for a difference totaling $78 million. Were not fully … with our findings but indicated that they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Auerbach will head the … Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School Accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionHilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… confidentially to officials. As a result, data and personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for … The District serves the Towns of Clarkson, Greece, Hamlin and Parma in Monroe County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… City of New York 19 $1,341,952 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 34 $972,476 U. Rochester 70 $481,227 State U. New York, … Graduate Center 221 $54,089 State U. New York, Upstate Medical U. 224 $53,219 CUNY, Hunter C. 247 $37,172 SUNY, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… purchases made from a New York state contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the vendor. Downsville Central … did not ensure that goods and services were procured in the most cost-efficient manner or provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… New York’s local governments had $43.6 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York … government issues debt, it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and … New Yorks local governments had $436 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school … more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 enrollment, had a … were often unable to receive IEP-mandated services or received them remotely, potentially limiting the quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2021M-212)
Determine whether the George Junior Republic Union Free School District’s (District) website provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/george-junior-republic-2021-212.pdfLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Visit our website frequently to learn about your benefits, download forms, read informative booklets and brochures, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… to manage spending, including authority to make broad reductions in most local assistance spending as needed to … do not. Given the extraordinary flexibility for spending reductions, the state Division of the Budget should go beyond … stakeholder input on any budget actions should occur. The final budget also included an additional $21.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Professional Services (Putnam County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three … – Procurement (Erie County) Auditors determined the school’s procurement policy is not comprehensive. The board did not … found that there was no supporting documentation for 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1