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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… policy regarding obtaining quotes for purchases and public works. During the audit period, authority officials did not … $26,754. Authority officials did not adopt comprehensive IT policies. Town of Sheldon – Financial Management (Wyoming … and in the most prudent and economical manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 88-4
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) MUNICIPAL … by the certifying agency will be met." (18 NYCRR §443.3[i]). In addition, authorized agencies are required to seek to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalOversight of Drug Disposal
… environmentally sound disposal options, such as approved drug take-back programs, are available. Since 2008, the … is regulated at the federal level primarily by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and at the State level … of the sampled Providers had effective controls over the drug disposal process, which followed the regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards that will help ensure greater … reputational damage that can result when suppliers fail to uphold recognized standards of labor and workplace safety. … withdrawn his shareholder proposals asking the companies to strengthen their supply chain accountability. “There’s a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… at their annual meetings last year. "Since the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Citizens United was handed down … spending a top shareholder priority. Since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Report 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with … disabilities (IDD). People with IDD face significant health issues making them more vulnerable in an emergency. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The treasurer did not solely receive and deposit all money as required and allowed a member to handle hall rental … which he inappropriately deposited and withdrew district money. The board did not ensure all goods and services were … received, accounted for and dispersed all district money. Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2015-F-10) An audit report issued in … of both existing and new establishments preparing food prior to obtaining the required inspection. In addition, … initial report, notified hospitals of the correct way to bill inpatient claims, and modified its contractor’s sampling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost … CostSaving Ideas How to Reduce Energy Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudOpinion 2001-11
… -- Powers and Duties (of individual on behalf of private corporation doing business with fire district not relevant … and Sales (assistant fire chief as stockholder of corporation doing business with fire district) GENERAL … fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would not have a prohibited interest in contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… - Standard Clauses for All New York State Contracts as of November 2010, compliance with this requirement may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New … Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $201.3 billion as of … today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that … including safety goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in … application. In addition, town employees did not comply with the acceptable use policy and officials did not monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is reviewing 27 thermal coal mining … and Comptroller DiNapoli. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… and is the final decision-making authority over budget, resource plans, scope, schedule and major deployment issues, … descriptions, and reporting trees are located on the SFS website : Guide to Financial Operations REV. 11/13/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governance