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Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology … 27, 2019. About the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and … to several data sources that monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks. This includes NYC311 sanitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop … but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency services around the … DiNapoli said. “Local governments across the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… New York's local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,262 active projects … of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a commercial office tower that is part of the Hudson Yards development. The report summarizes data as reported by IDAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportXI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… use the requisition to: Begin the contract process with a Contract Type Requisition, Initiate a request to purchase … For purchases from centralized contracts, agencies must reference the contract ID on the requisition. If using the … requisition carries over to the purchase order. If there is more than one ordering address maintained for the vendor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (Herkimer … the board or file Annual Financial Reports with the Office of the State Comptroller, as required by law. The board did … the clerk-treasurers’ records, as required by law. Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (Chautauqua County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including physical and mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare … the need for temporary housing and treatment of physical, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues. Beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… the Audit Area Culvert pipes are used to help aid in the proper movement of water and materials under roadways, driveways and other structures. In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the … and installation fees totaling $22,800. The Superintendent in office during the audit fieldwork was appointed on August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fuel operations, billing errors occurred and the potential for inappropriate use of town fuel to occur and go undetected … The superintendent did not properly monitor and account for the millings inventory or unscreened millings sales. As a … a result, 483 tons of unscreened millings that were sold for $929 should have been sold for $9,875 based on average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIschua Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-367)
… The Ischua Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Ischua and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/19/ischua-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-367Kendall Central School District – Capital Project (2017M-194)
… residents were not properly informed prior to voting on a proposition for a District-wide capital improvement project because the Board … detailed descriptions of the improvements to be made and locations where the work will be performed. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/05/kendall-central-school-district-capital-project-2017m-194The Age 60 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… you work for an employer that offers a special retirement plan, you must retire by the first day of the month following … 70th birthday, even if you have not elected the special plan. The Benefit If you are eligible to receive a full … Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay information for PFRS Tier 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-60-planTown of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… Determine whether Town of Sheridan (Town) claims and payroll-related disbursements were adequately supported, properly approved and for Town purposes. Key Findings Claims and payroll-related disbursements were not always adequately … Determine whether Town of Sheridan Town claims and payrollrelated disbursements were adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… for $115,351 (two capital assets, with a purchase price of $4,437, had more than one exception).Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103Fire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… were received), which prevented the Board’s approval and price verification. 31 claims totaling $20,714 were missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Land Bank’s monitoring of the Subcontractor’s performance for the … 2014 through June 9, 2016. Background The Rochester Land Bank Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation created in … or redevelopment plans in the City of Rochester. The Land Bank, which is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s processes for claims auditing and … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located … or alternate documentation. Internal controls over IT do not adequately protect electronic data. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and … Board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT … result, there was an increased risk of unauthorized access to student personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… and taxpayers. The Clerk also did not: Always date stamp real property tax receipts – 66 percent of Town and County and 47 … tax collections in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Deposit all Clerk fees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program
… (Solages) – Requires a public listing of certain emergency and exempted contracts, which are otherwise subject to the … an active government procurement. Makes Unclaimed Child and Spousal Support Payments Interest Eligible – S.8253 … - Allows for the payment of interest on unclaimed spousal and child support. Deposit Placement Program for the Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… does not adequately address funding levels resulting in overfunded reserves that are not used. Auditors found the … Central School District, saving approximately $326,000 in total salaries and benefits over the past three years. … $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments were not accurate, supported or paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits