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City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… budget deficits, meaning recurring revenues were not sufficient to fund recurring expenditures. During our … structural deficit was that although casino moneys have not been received since 2008, the City continued to budget … and procedures, including a computer use policy, they have not implemented adequate controls and restrictions over user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47City of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… perform their job duties. The Council did not establish an information breach notification policy or a disaster recovery … … City of Middletown Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology 2013M56 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… charter by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York in December 2013, is overseen by a seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mHaldane Central School District – Budget Transfers and Information Technology (2015M-279)
… to examine internal controls over budget transfers and IT for the period July 1, 2014 through August 19, 2015. Background The Haldane School District is located in the Town of Phillipstown in Putnam County and the Town of … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $22.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/haldane-central-school-district-budget-transfers-and-informationSouthern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2024M-38)
… user accounts, maintained adequate inventory records for information technology (IT) equipment and developed an IT … system. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing network user accounts. Maintain complete, … user accounts maintained adequate inventory records for information technology IT equipment and developed an IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/09/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technologyLocust Valley Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Management (2024M-134)
… that all IT equipment is safeguarded, adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, stolen or misused. The … (Board) did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory or perform periodic physical … we reviewed (68 percent) were not properly accounted for. Specifically: 49 IT assets totaling $56,909, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/04/locust-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and its local program administrators, the distribution of funds has been delayed, … by awarding it, in the form of grants, to local program administrators, which HCR oversees to make sure they use the … To meet HUD’s deadline, HCR, working with local program administrators, has to spend $96 million by Sept. 2023 — 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… with ALAC Contracting Corp. for bridge rehabilitation at Patchogue Road over the Long Island Expressway in Brookhaven. … with April Holdings LLC for the sale of 350 Carleton Ave. in the Town of Islip. Office of Parks and Recreation and … the Urban Area Security Initiative Program. Approved a $2.3 million award to Fulton County for public safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… mistakes and their potential total dollar value is cause for significant concern. The district has not implemented the … and 2015-16 fiscal years. DiNapoli's auditors reviewed salary and wage payments totaling $3.8 million made to 45 … payment made to them, including incorrect salary payments, retroactive payments and separation payments. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New … did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my … service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… to FY 2018, balancing that year's budget. The city's latest financial plan shows that FY 2018 budget is balanced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for board members, employees and other individuals without … found the OTB’s CEO did not reimburse the organization for his personal use of an official vehicle in a timely … directors, a troubling tone at the top of the organization for establishing and following the rules, and poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… “People with disabilities often face great obstacles in finding and keeping the jobs they want, and the pandemic … needs to do a better job with this important program for people with disabilities. The program’s vital mission is … by significant delays in implementing the individual plans for achieving participants’ employment goals. I applaud the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortPre-Audit - State Insurance Fund
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative … of expenditures from the state insurance fund by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the preaudit … of expenditures from the state insurance fund by the state comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/pre-audit-state-insurance-fund-1Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and … As company president, Amacher oversaw the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… New York State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher Bokelman, State Comptroller Thomas P. … after the town Supervisor notified the Comptroller and law enforcement of the potential issue. The Comptroller then partnered with the State Police and District Attorney to fully expose Peets’ alleged crime.” "Mr. Peets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksLegal Topics and Approvals
… Advisory Legal Opinions Local Debt Refunding: Procedures for Seeking Comptroller's Approval Relating to Refunding … Local Government Ethics Resources Procurements: Guidelines for the "Piggybacking" Exception to Competitive Bidding [pdf] How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt Limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, for stealing money from Putnam County. Ms. Noel was arrested … New York State Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should … The defendant will also pay back a portion of her salary. This case is the latest investigation conducted as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamState Agencies Bulletin No. 1331
… 2014 M/C Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … on April 1 to eligible M/C employees based on the 2011 Salary Schedule. Effective Date(s) The April 2014 M/C … when the program runs for the Administration cycle. All retroactive adjustments will be paid in the Institution check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1331-april-2014-management-and-confidential-mc-performance-advances