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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)

… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … overtime costs could potentially be over budget by as much as $3 million based on the 2018-19 fiscal year overtime … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6

Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards

… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) has provided sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards

Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)

… position and to make sound financial decisions. As a result, the Village is experiencing cash flow issues, and … over $147,000 for Village bank accounts. Village officials do not know the amount of cash available to fund operations, … are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding of the Village’s current financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226

Town of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)

… and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s main operating funds include the general and highway funds. Expenditures … an annual audit or engage the services of a certified public accountant or public accountant to conduct the audits in a timely manner … …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280

Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)

… June 12, 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is located in Genesee County and has a population of about … comprised of the Supervisor and four council members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195

Central New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)

… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors (Board) … they did not budget enough for base pay, overtime and new staff. The Board also approved and paid the former …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18

DiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts

… the public with in-depth data to keep track of where their tax dollars are being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This tool will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contracts

New York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)

… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in the follow-up …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-follow

Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)

… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities … in these municipalities did not identify any persons with sex offender or significant criminal histories. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5

DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers

… The majority of grants awarded to homeowners through the state’s Affordable Home Ownership Development Program are being given only to eligible recipients, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkers

DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000

… spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000

IX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants

… relating to special accounting and reporting procedures for federally-financed domestic assistance programs; Apply to … and/or by the Division of the Budget. Accounting for Federal Grants The recordkeeping for individual grants is … regarding federal grants: https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov NYS Grants Management - Streamlining State Grant Processes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overview

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2329

… LGS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military Stipend Leave on … who should not appear on the listing, such as: Employees with an “Unsatisfactory” evaluation on their last rating … as shown below. The payment amount is $1,500 for employees with twelve (12) or more years of qualifying service …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2329-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employees

DiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks

… York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New Yorkers convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), allowing them to evade the provisions of “Leandra’s Law” that require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) in their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locks

Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans

… can be mitigated – they work with water systems, through a multitude of programs, to identify potential threats to … than 3,300 people (Water Systems) to prepare and submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (Plan) to the Department for … must include both an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans

DiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors

… Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state government and new industries, but is troubled by high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, according to a report issued today …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factors

DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic

… options, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Midtown and the … jobs in the city, compared to a quarter in the rest of the state and the nation. In 2019, the sector contributed $705 … the economy. Report Office Sector in New York City Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemic

Inventory Controls

… related to ITSM accuracy, as well as missing devices, and a lack of security over equipment and the information stored … as it pertains to technology equipment. ITSM contains many errors, including missing devices, with 17,887 devices … workstations, hard drives, monitors, and keyboards—kept in a shared storage area within the building, easily accessible …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controls