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Poland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … 2 As of December 22, 2022, schools are now required to test for lead in the water every three years beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health … did not have a complete sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… and supported and accurate financial reports were provided to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 … financial records and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Village of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… 6, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced because officers and employees are aware that a … will occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82State Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… processing of the 2024 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide agency instructions for submitting payments … the 2018-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association … Police Holiday Bonus Payment is effective on 11/01/2024 and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the … Initiative’s (ESSHI) goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health serves as the lead procurement agency for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… not properly fulfilling their responsibilities, along with the lack of adequate board oversight of the maintenance … As a result, adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 19 of the 28 bank … ensure the accuracy of the annual financial report filed with the Office of the State Comptroller. Steuben County – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits were issued. City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (Orange County) City officials … multi-year financial or capital plans that would have assisted the board and officials in developing and adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … found DOH at times failed to conduct timely inspections and often lacked documentation to show critical problems were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… tax base dips with population For several years leading up to the COVID pandemic, New York State was experiencing … of keeping New York an attractive and affordable place to live and do business. Between July 2020 and July 2023, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for a random sample of 200 direct hire and 98 temporary nurses from five HHC facilities or organizations to verify that these nurses were properly screened prior to being hired and were … continuously monitored after hire. Of the 200 direct hire nurses in the sample, 41 (21 percent) had not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… taxes were assessed than necessary to fund operations each year. The board also failed to hold budget hearings before April 15 each year (from two to 11 days late) to discuss the 2017-18, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Services (OGS): Compliance with Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up) (2020-F-18) … on one capital project to provide the majority of its energy savings. OGS also needed to develop a contingency plan … or a flat rate. Auditors found the department did not bill and collect the correct annual rates for the majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds (2016-S-55) All three agencies have appropriate … oversight to ensure that public pools, beaches, and spray grounds under their jurisdiction are safe for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… also led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “I urge … oversight of its managed long-term care program so that patients receive the services they are entitled to.” … care and nursing home care, to chronically ill or disabled patients. To be eligible, patients must meet certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Authority for construction expenses for the new Western NY Welcome Center in the town of Grand Island. $2.4 million … million for gaming revenue distributions from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign, and del Lago casinos to 26 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child … children’s reach. Local districts must also follow certain regulatory requirements, but OCFS has not developed the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) … as possible,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities did not issue … homes had emergency response plans, they did not account for pandemics or emerging infectious diseases, while others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. … are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate change as they maintain important infrastructure such as … Smart Communities, a state program addressing climate change. The survey asked respondents to assess their actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazards