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Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up) (2017-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (2014-S-59).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f13.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Assistance Listing Number 97.067) provides funding to states and local governments to enable them to prepare, prevent, protect against and respond to potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other hazards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-homeland-security-grant-program.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 14.871) was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978 and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-section-8-housing-choice-vouchers.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-community-development-block-grant.pdfFederal funds to New York City: Title IV-E Foster Care
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (Assistance Listing Number 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-iv-e-foster-care.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2026.pdfDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in … the inappropriate payments, ensure SCO compliance with its contract terms and take steps to increase monitoring of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … to the Fund. Our initial audit report, which was issued on August 13, 2015 determined that there were weaknesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Olean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187DiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … attractive returns to the state pension fund. New York’s $184.5 billion state pension fund, the third largest public pension fund in the country, is one of the first to offer credit financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… fines, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, Stephanie … audit. For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/cities/2014/corning.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively … local governments, nonprofit organizations and other vendors. The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal … of contracts. OSC’s oversight adds tremendous value, and contract review was completed in an average of just 5.3 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
Determine whether the Belfast Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached … to a separate Fund proposal which was co-filed by the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityWestchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a … deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3Steuben County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-4)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024. … by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, 2 funds from estates are entrusted to the Commissioner for … of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The Commissioner or her confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/13/steuben-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-4Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These … for $2,382.66 that was not properly turned over to the State Comptroller. Key Recommendation The Treasurer should … that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. 1 Security interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-7)
… commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/10/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-7