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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cash advances and deposits could not be reconciled with ticket sales and proceeds received because there were no … As a result, one commercial customer received $400 of free water and a second customer received an unknown amount of free water over the course of two billing cycles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … County) The town did not have enough cash to pay all of its bills at the end of fiscal years 2012 or 2013. As of Dec. … fully implemented the recommendations in the budget review letter issued on Oct. 15, 2013. Smithtown Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district audits have been issued. Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards … a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment … competition for goods and services. Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Porter , Putnam County , Village of Stillwater , Town of Union Vale , Town of Waterloo and the City of Watertown . "In … seeking competition. The board did not properly authorize credit card purchases. In addition, the board did not … and city officials do not have formal procedures to address disaster recovery, disposal of electronic devices, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's high schools Financial literacy should be taught in all New … impact their long-term financial success and quality of life. There is no question that investing in financial … later in life. Recently, the state Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have … in a district bank account. City of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (Steuben County) Officials did not adopt … and procedures guiding the handling of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money and provide oversight to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFare Collection
… Authority – Long Island Rail Road's fare collection method is effective and efficient. This audit covered the period … to $29.25. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding or, for an additional surcharge of up to $6.50, on board the … Regulations, riders must present a valid LIRR ticket or pass, or pay the applicable fare. Train Service Personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionConferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… 5 authorizes local governments and school districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, … by officers and employees while attending conferences. A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or … to bring their spouses or other non-employees while traveling for conference purposes. Any transportation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help … plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's financial security and long-term care can put a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… were delayed because no one was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring Program … as reasons for the delays. Transit does preventative maintenance of security equipment—cleaning, testing and … 53 repairs and “Other” for 41 repairs. In one instance, an order to repair a CCTV system was created on Oct. 5, 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderVillage of Warsaw – Justice Court Operations (2021M-214)
Determine whether the Village of Warsaw Village Justice Court Court collections were properly accounted for and deposited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-warsaw-justice-court-operations-2021m-214Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be expected of them? This presentation can help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure … them. Make sure they know where your assets and documents are kept. Discuss funeral and burial options, and let your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsWindsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
Determine whether Windsor Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over fuel credit card purchases and fuel inventory to help ensure fuel was used for District purposes and properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/windsor-central-school-district-2022-133.pdfDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Two of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, did … of hazardous materials and implementing controls to address them; and monitoring and enforcing compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. and Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Chief Russel H. … Fire Department bank account and financial records despite having no prior qualifications or background … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. "Rooting out corruption takes thorough investigation on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… a comprehensive needs assessment or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of … its daily operating policies and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, … the problems identified in the initial audit report. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… software that she paid for with her personal credit card. The village should not reimburse anyone other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… issued. Department of Motor Vehicles – Language Access Services (Follow-Up) (2024-F-33) New York State Executive Law … and partially implementing two. Hudson River–Black River Regulating District – Security Over Critical Systems … (Follow-Up) (2025-F-5) The Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… information. Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (Nassau County) Auditors examined compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… management including repairs and use of state grounds. Movers 55200 Movers Payments to independent contractors for moving … used in construction – heavy duty trucks, cranes, earth movers, etc. 56051 Acquisition – Marine Acquisition of marine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-service