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New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… experienced less of a decline. Rockland County was the only county for which there was a statistically significant … so that poverty for this group was 12.2 percent in 2021, only 1.7 percentage points lower than for the whole State … so that poverty for this group was 12.2 percent in 2021, only 1.7 percentage points lower than for the whole State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… who had not met matriculation requirements and one student who had not demonstrated the required academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over the … that for 2011 it collected $104,871 and disbursed $99,143 to crime victims and $5,728 to the County for related … financial obligations and formally reported to the court when non-compliance occurs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by the Town Board … the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Town is currently in fiscal stress, due to the Board’s failure to adopt … balance for its five major operating funds, combined, was in a $2.2 million deficit at the end of 2012. This resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan
… their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by … their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-former-corrections-officer-used-fake-pay-stubs-seek-237000-mortgage-loanVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a population of 4,100. The … 2013, the Village reported expenditures of $4.2 million in its general fund, $1.1 million in its water fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… (Board) used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings We examined purchases totaling $292,992 and found purchases totaling $179,903 (61 percent) were not … the District’s procurement policy. As a result, the Board and District officials do not have assurance that goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Opinion 89-41
… implied. Further, because Town Law, §§175 and 179 are the only statutes which generally govern the conduct of referenda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine potential cost savings and … 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves … Town of LaGrange Selected Financial Activities 2013M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107AIM Payment Amounts and Payment Months by Municipality
Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/excel/aim-payments.xlsxCity of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… Background The City of Rome is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 35,000. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and eight-member Common Council. The City has entered into two power purchase agreements and lease agreements with a solar company that provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… Department’s primary sources of revenue are bell jar and bingo profits, and donations. The Department’s revenues and … $65,000 and $53,000, respectively. Key Findings The Board does not provide adequate oversight of the Department’s … for all of the Department’s accounts, including bingo, bell jar, and auxiliary. Although all the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… corrected in SFS so PayServ can receive the valid string detail. Any changes needed in SFS will need to be completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsAnnual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… based on their salaries as of their hire date. How to Determine the Annual Wage In order to ensure the … = annual wage If you have any questions regarding how to determine an annual wage for a new employee, please … of Tier 6 members are based on the wages they earn Here is how they are calculated Annual Wage Calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employeesDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… Not Properly Prioritized The matching algorithm used only one address per student, which meant as many as 7,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processOpinion 89-10
… to provide for cash advances) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b(6): A public library, in accordance with subdivision 6 of section 77-b of the General Municipal Law, may provide for cash … or schools attended pursuant to General Municipal Law, §77-b. Section 77-b of the General Municipal Law authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Opinion 94-27
… if it is determined that all of such property owners are benefited by the improvement. Town Law, §200 authorizes a … We believe these restrictions on the right to petition are evidence of legislative intent that only abutting or … 1965, ch 855, stating that improvements under section 200 are to be paid by fronting or adjoining owners). If sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109DiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… adjusted) was needed for this work. As of Dec. 2023, only $315 million in shop and yard projects were completed … at Penn Station are in poor or marginal condition and have only received minimal capital funds in recent years. LIRR’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… District Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-funds