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West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45)
… information to ensure all disbursements were appropriate and necessary. As a result, the Company made unnecessary … Ensure adequate records were maintained. As a result, we and the Board could not determine whether all collections … as required. Develop adequate written financial policies and procedures. Key Recommendations Revise the bylaws or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/west-colesville-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversightCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… [ read complete report ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking … Superintendent Adrienne A Harris today announced the approval of Spring Banks Red Hook Branch as a Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a … Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a … this conduct.” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: “Joseph Grossman allegedly tried to deceive officials that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Linda Miller, 58, of Englewood, N.J., to six months in jail … the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. Linda Miller continued to cash her mother Josephine Miller's … benefits until 2012, despite her mother's death in 2006. Linda Miller pleaded guilty in July 2015 to 3rd degree Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over $162,000 in pension benefits from the New … General Schneiderman, Ms. Miller now must answer for the money she diverted from New York State's retirees, retirement … defendant would face up to five to fifteen years in state prison. The Joint Task Force on Public Integrity is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentence will be determined by the court. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisNorth Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
The objective of this audit is to determine whether North Tonawanda City School District officials properly secured user account access to the network and managed user account permissions in financial and student information applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/north-tonawanda-central-school-district-2023-102.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants Combined
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc--a-review-of-categorical-grants.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2026.pdfEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfExecutive Order - Financial Literacy
As State Comptroller I am committed to educating the public on financial literacy so New Yorkers experience the benefits of such efforts including sound personal finances and a greater understanding of State and local financial matters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/executive-order-financial-literacy.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and officials adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/little-falls-2021-54.pdfTown of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… performs all financial duties, including online banking, on her personal computer. Adequate accounting records were … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Your Record of Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… employees). But, if you don’t, determining the number of days you’ve worked requires a different process. As of January 1, 2016, when you begin a new or subsequent term of office, you are required to complete a three-month record … Requirements of the record of activities ROA for elected and appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/your-record-activitiesSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock economic potential and create … Previously known as the Department of Business Services, SBS is tasked with helping businesses throughout New York … City start, operate, and expand. Through its programs, SBS provides direct assistance as well as facilitates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… and Airport) as a cushion against unforeseen events. However, Town Law authorizes the Town to appropriate … how much it sets aside as a cushion against unforeseen events (e.g., the continued impact of COVID-19). The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11Warsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for Warsaw Central School District (District) students … supported at the time the claims were audited and approved for payment. The claims auditor approved out-of-district … did not develop and adopt written policies and procedures for out-of-district tuition billings. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… and environmental resource of major importance and that only eligible properties are receiving local tax exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs