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Hancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Departments progress as of February 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… to increase their participation in State contracts, with a goal of 6% of statewide agency discretionary spending. By … about procurements with the Comptroller’s Office. View upcoming events on the OGS website . Contact Reach out to us at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… transfers. The treasurer performed online transactions without Board oversight and bypassed established internal … District expense. Ensure that the District credit card policy is enforced. Adopt an online banking policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with … Local sales tax collections dropped 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Housing Authority and the Oneida County Department of Social Services . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … of the 10 tenants reviewed. Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments … Housing Authority and the Oneida County Department of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and his continued fight against public corruption were among his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to … money. Whether these scams are new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli … said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only legitimate refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsIncarcerated and Death Matches
… Purpose Our Office examined $1.4 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State … Findings Both payment matches yielded minimal exceptions. In addition to conducting the matches, we observed NYSIF’s … Our Office examined $14 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central … or approve claims totaling $1.9 million. Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User … audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal 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/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or amendments between the State of New York and any contractor (whether individual, partnership, or corporate) must have proper acknowledgment of the contractor's signature affixed thereto. Refer to attachment … for acknowledgment applies to the signature of the contractor with whom the State is doing business. It is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureOpinion 89-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at less than fair and adequate consideration) … utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. This is in reply to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Hispanic Heritage Month event this year recognized several individuals and an organization working to make a difference in the Hispanic and Latino communities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… of governments use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems: Artificial intelligence has the potential to … Technology Services to keep a public inventory of AI systems. The law also includes protections for employees. The … requires agencies to perform a risk assessment of the AI systems they plan to use, assign a human to oversee it if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionManagement of Invasive Species
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation … (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… energy producer, has agreed to produce a comprehensive report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas … shareholder resolution called on the company to prepare a report on policies the company could soon adopt to reduce its … in greenhouse gas emissions into our Sustainability Report, which we expect will be made available on our website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Alternative Death Benefit If you die in service after you are eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This benefit would equal the … 384 or Section 384-e) had you retired on your date of death. “Pension reserve” is an actuarial term for the value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsCanastota Central School District – Payroll (2016M-56)
… School District is located in the Towns of Fenner, Lenox, Lincoln, Smithfield and Sullivan in Madison County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/canastota-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-56Enlarged City School District of Troy – Leave Accruals (2014M-144)
… received and used leave accruals in accordance with employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements for … accruals were earned in accordance with the employee’s employment contract and/or CBA. We also found District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/enlarged-city-school-district-troy-leave-accruals-2014m-144