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Procurement Practices
… assurance that funds are spent appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard against … in place to ensure that spending is appropriate and in the best interest of the State. Key Findings Our review of $8 … whether $895,839 was spent appropriately and in the best interest of the State. The majority of these expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… if the Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, … Authority (MTA), has four projects funded by the Recovery Act, namely, Poughkeepsie Station … if the MetroNorth Railroad MetroNorth used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Recovery Act funds efficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Italian Heritage Celebration
… to almost 2,000 children of Italian heritage since 2001. Tony Signorile , former chairman of the Bronx Columbus Day Parade. Tony was appointed chairman of the parade in 2007 and served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-italian-heritage-celebrationFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… period, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2 The USDA found an average of one in nine or 11.3 … , USDA, Economic Research Service, October 2023. 6 USDA Press Release, “Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicOpinion 94-21
… signatures for all, or a reasonable class of, purchase orders. You ask whether there is any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained … purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which expressly authorizes the … Whether there is any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention … latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of federal infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances … are still in trouble as it wrestles with an overdue list of repairs and upgrades and growing debt,” DiNapoli said. “It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… to bill for improper expenses, such as salaries, alcohol and spa services, and for health and safety violations to go uncorrected. “The … to bill for improper expenses such as salaries alcohol and spa services and for health and safety violations to go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding in the … the United States saw $92.9 billion in deal activity, the second-highest level on record. Deals worth over $50 million … made in the software industry, New York City is firmly in second place among peer U.S. regions for overall VC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the … are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act (Chapter 488 of the Laws of 1976). The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… found that 123 items, totaling $76,425, were not recorded in the district’s inventory records. Officials could not … tested: a laptop and two cameras, totaling $1,444. In addition, the last comprehensive physical inventory count was conducted in 2003. Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of financial operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights to approve reserves by a vote. The … and good business practices. As a result, officials have less assurance that the purchase was made in the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… The CDC purchases vaccines from drug manufacturers at a discount and distributes the vaccines to state health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… for receiving, disbursing and retaining custody of Town money, maintaining accounting records and providing financial … 30, 2024, and determined that 12 accounts were overstated by a combined total of $894,197 and eight accounts were understated by a combined total of $187,553. Expenditures totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17DiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… raise issues regarding checks and balances over use of the public's dollars and would diminish independent … oversight." The budget projects total All Funds spending of $162.2 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18, up 3.8 … by up to $250 annually over five years, and proposes the DREAM Act to make certain undocumented immigrants eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… by the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “July numbers show more clearly the extent of the revenue damage from the … decline in local assistance grants. The General Fund ended the month with a balance of $14.4 billion, $7.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created under New York State General Municipal … Center Street Business Center project converting 28,000 square feet of a vacant mill into an office building is for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maximize interest earnings for the district. In addition, officials did not formally solicit interest rate … received overtime pay that was not properly supported by documentation. Minerva Central School District – Financial … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0