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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… to continue, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Labor law … and assessed employers with nearly $3.4 million in civil money penalties. New York’s DOL reported a sharp increase – … when investigators retired or resigned; The manual used by investigators for guidance needs to be updated with new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… overtime calculation errors totaling $408 and paid $393 in overtime that was not approved. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeAfton Central School District –Management of Fund Balance and Reserves (2016M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District officials’ management of fund balance and … Certain reserves had excessive balances when compared to their respective liabilities. Key Recommendations Ensure … all reserve balances and transfer overfunded amounts to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/afton-central-school-district-management-fund-balance-and-reserves-2016mOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly claimed State aid for the … capital improvement project (project). Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly claim State aid for the project. As a result, as of January 31, 2024, five component school districts (districts) had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Village … . “My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in … expense of the public. I thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessVillage of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… claims audit process and IT policies and procedures for the period June 1, 2015 through February 7, 2017. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.7 million. Key Findings The Village could not account for approximately 65.7 million gallons of water or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mTown of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… a population of approximately 6,900. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Town of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
Town of Minisink Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts 2017M14
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… Determine whether Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … investment program or develop procedures for the operation of the investment program in compliance with the Board of Education’s (Board’s) investment policy. Invest available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… “Dunkirk City, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious … themselves, and most of us here in Chautauqua County, live paycheck to paycheck. Every dollar stolen is a dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesVillage of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… 2013. Background The Village of Washingtonville is located in the Town of Blooming Grove, Orange County, and has a … appropriately segregated or that mitigating controls are in place. Consult the Village’s attorney to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “The state pension fund has invested nearly $8 million in RealEats … York business expand into a new facility. We’re putting pension dollars to work in every corner of our state, while … Armory Square Ventures and Hamilton Lane. The state pension fund has invested $1.6 billion in more than 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 customers. The District is … elected three-member Board of Commissioners. The District’s 2016 budgeted appropriations totaled approximately $2.6 … Findings Because the plan was not implemented in a prudent and cost effective manner, the buy-back program actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… [pdf] , Malone Central School District [pdf] , Port Washington Union Free School District [pdf] , Rye Neck Union … school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … school year by September 15, 2020, as required by New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 … said. “With prices rising, we’re watching closely to see what impact the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
Town of Oyster Bay Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations 2013M54
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54New York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… for more informed consideration of policy alternatives. Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller Table of Contents New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… meals that were not delivered. Client Donations Meals are free, but seniors can voluntarily contribute to the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniors