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Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)

Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured it had an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were supported and approved.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/coeymans-hollow-2021-211.pdf

Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (2020-S-50)

To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, within the required scope and quality, and within budget.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s50.pdf

NYC Department of Education Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the pandemic, the City had to develop and implement novel remote-learning protocols to continue educating students, and was later among the first major city districts in the nation to offer a return to in-person schooling.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2022.pdf

Challenges Facing Small Businesses in New York

Despite the importance of small businesses, New York trails the rest of the country in key metrics, including business creation and employment. Small business owners in New York report facing unique challenges and entrepreneurial barriers.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-facing-small-businesses-in-ny.pdf

City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)

… City officials have not classified personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) based on its level of sensitivity and the potential impact should that data be disclosed, … Recommendations Update the City’s acceptable use policy and ensure that all users of the City’s IT assets have signed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86

Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)

… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget … The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12

Town of Hempstead – Compensatory Time (2021M-64)

… Town of Hempstead (Town) officials accurately accrued and accounted for compensatory (comp) time. Key Findings Town … did not ensure comp time hours were accurately accrued and accounted for. As a result, officials do not have … all comp time is appropriately earned, accurately recorded and properly monitored. Town officials did not: Establish a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-compensatory-time-2021m-64

Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)

… (District) sought competition when purchasing goods and services that fell below the statutory bidding … support competition was sought when purchasing goods and services that fell below the statutory bidding … in procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that were not required to be competitively bid. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85

Village of Sherman – Treasurer’s Cash Receipts (2019M-39)

… the Village of Sherman (Village) Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections received in an accurate manner. Key Findings The former Treasurer did not record and deposit collections in an accurate manner. The former … than $20,000 in recorded real property taxes, water, sewer and general fund receipts collected during the period July 1, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/22/village-sherman-treasurers-cash-receipts-2019m-39

Town of Frankfort – Justice Court Operations (2022M-16)

… oversight of Justice Court (Court) financial activities and ensured collections were properly deposited, reported and remitted. Key Findings The Justices did not provide … The Justices did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. As a result, former Justice Madia had a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/05/20/town-frankfort-justice-court-operations-2022m-16

County of Rockland - Budget Review (B19-6-9)

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/08/county-rockland-budget-review-b19-6-9

Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)

… services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of … Key Findings BOCES officials did not: Develop policies and procedures regarding the procurement of professional … $1.2 million. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for procuring and awarding professional …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional

Ontario County - Sheriff's Department Civil Division Operations (2019M-47)

… of the civil division (Division). Key Findings Department and Division officials did not ensure: Clerk duties were … changes. County officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/05/17/ontario-county-sheriffs-department-civil-division-operations-2019m-47

Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)

… activity funds (ECA) were adequately safeguarded and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings … accounting records showing all collections, disbursements and a running cash balance. District officials generally … activity funds ECA were adequately safeguarded and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85

Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)

… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget … deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … are outstanding. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou

… America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets, Maya Angelou, a woman who gave a voice to millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended race, gender and eras. As an artist, … America mourns the loss of one of its greatest writers and poets Maya Angelou a woman who gave a voice to millions …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelou

DiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic

… New York City’s revenues from water and sewer charges, fines and forfeitures, licenses and permits, interest income, rental income and other … New York Citys revenues from water and sewer charges fines and forfeitures licenses and permits interest income rental …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemic

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