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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… are cost effective. Auditing provides your board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste collection should periodically evaluate these services … costs can make direct hauling of garbage to a disposal site an expensive undertaking. The proximity of a transfer … maintained roads. Improved ability to implement municipal recycling programs. Potential concerns: Municipalities may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… that NYSID was awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the program as well as meeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… revenue for that purpose. Our audit covered the period from April 1, 2015 through May 16, 2019. About the Program … error introduced during surgery by a physician with a history of negligence unknown to the patient. Pursuant to the … the quality of health care through data reporting, collection, analysis, and dissemination as well as improving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … records were not annually audited as required. Required state and federal filings were not completed, and annual … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… process will take several months to complete. A complete list of the companies is available at https://osc.state.ny.us/press/docs/thermal-coal-list.pdf . About DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan Released in … billion commitment to sustainable investments, dedicated staff to pursue climate solution investments, and minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is … (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $13.8 billion in SY 2020-21 to $15 billion in SY … System for the school year SY ending on June 30 2022 down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Center Moriches Free Public Library , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , Village of Liberty , Mount Vernon IDA , … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Center Moriches Free Public Library Town of Harmony Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… out and prosecute public corruption across New York." In July, a Queens County jury found Wills guilty of five felony … around the state – resulting in the return of over $11 million in restitution to taxpayers through these … to: Office of the State Comptroller, Investigations Unit, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's … eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to … be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their scrutiny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state should examine both the opportunities that public-private partnerships offer as … its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years the state should examine both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… prospective vendors and to ensure the State receives the best possible value; Require an independent review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… system controls, storage tank overflows, theft and underground leaks. You can save money by decreasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their … Commission (FCC) collaborated to create the National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… balanced, and environmentally sound transportation system. The Department is composed of 11 regional offices … into on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the Contractor. Along with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… documentation showing the PCR was necessary or in the best interest of the State. Furthermore, ITS did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers. Audit Summary The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-21) Empowering Minds is an SED-approved, for-profit … Compliance With Executive Order 95 (EO 95) (Follow-Up) (2022-F-6) An audit issued in February 2021 found that ORDA … policies related to EO 95. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits