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DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… and local law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and … as a share of general operating expenses at more than 20%. New York City’s unrestricted reserve levels were 0.6% at … reserves; and Require replenishment of all resources drawn down from the reserves as soon as possible. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundOpen Book New York
… York HOW FUNDING SUPPORTS SERVICES IN NEW YORK This online resource details the vast array of services that federal … public protection and other vital programs. View Guide New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool MONTHLY … and Expenses Paid in Calendar Years 2021 through June 30, 2025. Assembly Senate Casino Gaming Revenue Casino Gaming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkRochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement (2016M-406)
… of Rochester in Monroe County, is a public school financed by local, State and federal resources that is not under the … 209 enrolled students during the 2015-16 year, is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees. The School’s 2015-16 … and obtain written quotes for purchases as required by the School’s charter. … Rochester Career Mentoring Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/rochester-career-mentoring-charter-school-procurement-2016m-406Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). Background … (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followVischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2016M-245)
… the Board ensured that cash disbursements were approved and for valid Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 … members. For 2015, the Company’s revenues totaled $61,177 and expenses totaled $62,862. Key Findings The Board did not … officials did not approve any debit card transactions, and not all debit card transactions had supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/10/28/vischer-ferry-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2016mDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover expenses … information about the city’s finance,” DiNapoli said. “What auditors were able to measure shows a steady decline in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingJust Kids Early Childhood Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center (Just Kids), on its Consolidated Fiscal … the ages of three and five years. During the 2013-14 school year, Just Kids served about 803 students. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/just-kids-early-childhood-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Starting Point Services for Children (Starting Point) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… provider of supportive housing for the City’s Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) overbilled the agency by $1 million … monitoring of financial reporting by contracted providers can result in waste of needed funds for supportive housing,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionSusan E. Wagner Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… was approved by SED to provide Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT), full-day and half-day Special Class (SC), and … (SCIS) preschool special education programs to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … identified $140,902 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements and recommend such costs be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/susan-e-wagner-preschool-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFred S. Keller School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Fred S. Keller … York. FSK provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/27/fred-s-keller-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway … 1, 2012 through January 13, 2016. Background The Authority is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Thruway, a … sufficient to cover its ongoing and future capital needs, particularly in light of the Thruway’s age and the extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesThese Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. During our audit period, TOTS operated … monetary grants from public sources. During the 2016-17 school year, TOTS served approximately 68 preschool students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 88-63
… of certain moneys necessary for the operation of the civil defense auxiliary police within the county. You indicate that … auxiliary police unit was established. The New York State Defense Emergency Act (L 1951, ch 784, as amended, McKinney's … contained in New York City, create an office of civil defense (McKinney's Unconsolidated Laws, §9122[2]). Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… from the gift cards to personal expenses, such as jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … detained in county jails with adults or in state prisons. “Under the Raise the Age law, counties implement the law … comprised mostly of local grants to reimburse counties. Those funds totaled $468.5 million through SFY 2025. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawYork Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… and rescue operations. The Department is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. The Department’s … Key Recommendations Adopt a code of ethics as required by law. Provide annual reports to the membership as required in the Department’s bylaws and by statute. Review and approve all bills and claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if … not properly audit all claims. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics. Key Recommendations Prepare and provide written financial reports to the Board. Conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… of the cumulative deficit incurred by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… $59,500. Key Findings The Treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company … Treasurer did not perform monthly bank reconciliations. Bills paid between Company meetings are not included in the … because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013m