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DiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 7.9% from 491,102 to 452,298 from … The number of fulltime local government workers employed outside of New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… train collision near Congers, New York, that involved bus driver negligence prompted legislation to amend the New York … uses desk reviews with advance notice of the sample of driver files instead of the prior on-site review, introduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Report 2019-S-68 ). … such as business, computer/information technology, and English as a second language. The New York State … overseeing these proprietary schools, including licensing and monitoring to ensure that their overall educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followOpinion 92-25
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), 176-a: A board of fire commissioners may adopt regulations authorizing a fire … the provisions of section 17611 of the Town Law preclude a fire district commissioner who is not a member of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Town of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… accounting records and providing financial reports to the Town Board (Board). The Supervisor assigned his duties … accounting records and preparing financial reports to an appointed Clerk to the Supervisor (Clerk). The Town’s accounting records … As a result the Board lacked reliable records and reports to effectively manage the Towns financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… or direct supervisors did not approve 178.25 of 196 overtime or doubletime hours (91 percent) totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165DiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… community," said State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery . "I am happy Comptroller DiNapoli recognizes how the changing … area, a homeowner and a former business owner I am very happy to have this official economic snapshot of … new HIV diagnoses, obesity, stroke, mental health, alcohol hospitalizations and adult hospitalizations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseOpinion 91-40
… (rescheduling of work days to avoid conflict with military duty) MILITARY LAW, §242(5): (1) A municipal officer or … to compensation for time spent on ordered military duty for the greater of 30 calendar days or 22 working days. … an employee's first 30 calendar days of ordered military duty do not include at least 22 working days, the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2016M-164)
… Services (BOCES) is an association of 56 component school districts which educate more than 202,000 students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/06/24/nassau-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2016m-164Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2016M-158)
… Educational Services is an association of eight component school districts. BOCES is governed by an 11-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/08/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-internal-controls-over-purchasingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board adopted a fund balance policy that does not address any factors that would affect the level of … with significant variances in appropriations. The district does not have a documented fund balance policy or capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire Company , Shelter Rock Public Library … oversight of work performed by the district’s clerks. Lake George Fire Company – Cash Receipts (Warren County) The … Dansville Public Library Greenlawn Water District Lake George Fire Company Shelter Rock Public Library District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-357
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2025 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The … wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2025 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates: Effective as of paycheck dated November 5, 2025 (Administration). OSC Actions: OSC will automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-357-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced that Alayne … “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my … the pension fund was protected, restitution was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approximately $1 million during the audit period because of the board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue … Revenue and expenditure estimates were not based on prior years’ actual results or trends and did not contain … provide IT security awareness training for employees. Town of Corning – Procurement (Steuben County) Town officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSt. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The … plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance for the benefit of District residents. Properly audit claims to ensure each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
Town of Ashford Water District 2015M343
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Westmere Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-12)
… our office for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. Background The Westmere Fire District is located in … Key Recommendation File the AUD with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year or 120 days after the close of the fiscal year if an extension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/18/westmere-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2014m-12Newark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… assets. Key Findings There were control weaknesses in the community hall rental process. Documentation of compliance with the procurement policy was incomplete. Although monthly financial reports were accurate and reliable, the Board did not perform an annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30