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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Auditors determined that the administrator did not always get a professional appraisal for estate houses before listing … limit. Auditors caution the city that if property values do not increase, its ability to increase taxes may be reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Horseheads (Town) officials adequately manage network and … on cybersecurity best practices and to recognize the signs of a security incident, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of a cyberattack succeeding, such as a phishing attempt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109New York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process will include completion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetXIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… CONSEQUENCES OF TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS – OFFICIAL STATION VS. TAX HOME The following sections provide important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… to safeguard dangerous substances were not always followed at SUNY campuses," DiNapoli said. "Weak oversight of … lock and key." A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom … and laws. DiNapoli’s auditors found the University at Buffalo’s controls over hazardous materials were lacking. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, some contracts for state public authorities, and, in addition, audits all … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could occur. The clerk-treasurer also did not properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million on May 31, 2023 in the … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Auditors found there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… issued. Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (Steuben County) District officials did not develop … The board did not segregate disbursement duties, approve all claims or require adequate supporting documentation for … records and reports or ensure annual financial documents were filed, as required. Greenburgh Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… Authority (MTA) now faces growing fiscal uncertainties and risks that create projected budget gaps that start at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new … is not coming back as fast as the MTA hoped. With farebox and tax revenues down, a pause on congestion pricing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor … of New York’s Local Bridges in Poor Condition In 2023, 10% of local bridges were rated in poor condition, down from … One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesOpinion 90-35
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … fuel oil by a fire district. You state that the district has budgeted $5,000 for fuel oil and usually does not expend over $5000 for this item. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35DiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, … above the citywide average, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York City is attracting tech firms because of its unmatched quality of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycOpinion 2004-6
… -- Contracts (by village with historical society) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Consideration (services by an historical … municipality, or to maintain such historic edifices for public use under such terms and conditions as may be stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and … to FY 2022-23, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. If authority … AUTHORITY BOARD The Central New York Regional Market Authoritys financial position has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The late … from 2013 when contracts were late 87 percent of the time, a review of the trend for more than two decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York exceeds the nation in the share of businesses that are majority female and … income. According to data from the Kauffman Institute, the share of New York’s population that started a new business … states in 2021. DiNapoli’s analysis also found: New York’s share of majority minority-owned firms, 26.4%, is higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Brighton Central School District – Procurement (Monroe … vendors was in the district’s best interest. Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public … or state assemblymember to access matching funds based on those individual, small-dollar donations from their … that year who received public financing raised as much, on average, as their white and male counterparts. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… audits have been issued: George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Website Transparency (Tompkins County) … could not be found. Northport – East Northport Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (Suffolk … taxes may have been higher than necessary. Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits