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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund is reviewing 27 thermal coal mining companies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… System (EDSS) Course Length: 1.5 hours Join WebEx Add to Outlook Presentation (PDF) 11:00 – 12:00: Vendor … requirements. Course Length: 1 hour Join WebEx Add to Outlook Presentation (PDF) 1:30 – 3:00: Procurement … concepts Course Length: 1.5 hours Join WebEx Add to Outlook Presentation (PDF) Tuesday, October 7 9:00 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conference-archivedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or properly prepare duplicate receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not … Officials could not demonstrate the district obtained the best available prices on purchases auditors reviewed. In … Petty cash funds were not properly overseen or accounted for, and $65,658 was disbursed without any review or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring … the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to assess the quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… pay higher wages, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Career and technical … DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, these programs across the state are often not preparing them for the jobs that are most … pay the best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, a wider gap than three … New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016 a wider gap than three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… that its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York State – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … and are responsible for overall management of vehicles in their region, including repairs and procurement of parts … repair shops either perform maintenance and service in-house or use the authorized private repair shops for parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… discretionary contracts, and stand-alone purchase orders. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, ITS had 747 contract … for ITS to accurately monitor contractor deliverables. In addition to the deliverables and terms outlined in their contract or task order, contractors and consultants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their … the enforcement and collection provisions of New Yorks Do Not Call Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ Collections (Onondaga County) Town officials did not effectively manage the planning and zoning, and recreation departments’ cash collections. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVillage of Rhinebeck – Claims Auditing (2025M-147)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Rhinebeck (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … of claims before directing the treasurer to pay them. The Village’s 2024-25 budgeted appropriations totaled … Did the Village of Rhinebeck Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/15/village-rhinebeck-claims-auditing-2025m-147Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of Center Moriches Free Public Library , Town of Harmony , Village of Hillburn , Village of … and effectively.” Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (Suffolk County) The … balance equivalent to an entire year’s budget. Also, the library does not have formal policies or procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Spencer (Town) Board (Board) provide adequate … a credit account established with a local vendor who sold metal products without the Board’s approval and review.The Highway Department sold scrap metal to the vendor for which the Town received credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns … to 24% in January 2021. An additional 28% did not receive full or partial related services, such as speech or … New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… charges totaling $1,728 which did not have an itemized invoice or receipt. Although officials could not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)
… Determine if District officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Key Findings … $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid $58,409 … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Audit Results With … minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… controls, storage tank overflows, theft and underground leaks. You can save money by decreasing unaccounted-for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-system