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City of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act; “Deficit Financing Act”) … 30 days before the date scheduled for the City Council’s vote on the adoption of the final budget or the last date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8Town of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and financial practices for the period January 1, … of cash receipts and performing an audit of the financial records of the Clerk and other departments. Key … audit, or obtain an annual audit of, the financial records and reports of all Town officers and employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Town of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… 1, 2013 through November 4, 2014. Background The Town of De Peyster is located in St. Lawrence County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… Supervision $1.7 million grant to Volunteers of America of Western New York Inc. for their community based residential … Rochelle Hospital; $4 million to Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center; and $3.2 million to Glens Falls Hospital. $6 million … agreement to Moynihan Train Hall Developer LLC for Farley Building Empire Station Project, Manhattan. $10.9 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkState Agencies Bulletin No. 346
… Purpose To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt … file a new IT-2104-E, annually. The W-4's and IT-2104E's for the current year's exemption are to be retained in the … To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/346-claiming-exempt-federal-and-state-withholding2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfVillage of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… annual basis. Ensure that the Clerk-Treasurer reconciles all the bank accounts monthly. Certify the payroll before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… District’s financial operations are adequately accounted for and reported. For the 24 months reviewed, the Board did … 2017 through 2022 were not conducted. As a result, there is no independent verification that the Secretary-Treasurer … with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … responses to an emergency in a pre-planned and organized fashion to allow for a quick response in the event of an … align and comply with the State Regulations and guidance. Work with the Education Department to develop a process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandGlen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. Background The Glen Cove City School District is located in the City of Glen Cove, Nassau County. The District, which operates six … Glen Cove City School District Portable Electronic Devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… events. Three trustees currently appointed from MTA, TA and TBTA govern FMTAC. It was initially funded by a … Grand Central Terminal. New York City Transit Authority (TA) The TA, in cooperation with its subsidiary the Manhattan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Ausable Valley Central School District , Frontier Central School District and the Utica City School District . “In an … his office completed audits of the Ausable Valley Central School District Frontier Central School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingOverview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… claims in school districts, counties, fire districts, libraries, towns and villages and pertinent legal references. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… are complying with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September … 2018. About the Program Incidents like the February 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for … schools have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements