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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… worse and hurts too many families. From a grocery store in Buffalo to an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, this … scourge knows no geographic boundaries. The gun control bills signed into law by Governor Hochul today are common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate’s bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote … 14 checks totaling more than $435,000 from the estate’s account to himself. From December 2012 to May 2016, Bayard … of a total of more than $1 million from the estate’s account to his personal account. Bayard spent the money on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $297.8 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… fund prudently, with a diversified portfolio that can weather economic storms and provide retirement security for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-297-point-8-billion-end-third-quarterOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the 89,503 homeless people in New York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties … such as mold; water damage; structural damage; and fire safety issues, such as exposed wiring and missing smoke …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these … are properly maintained, equipped, staffed, and safe for public use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract … new M9 train cars. The procurement is managed by LIRR’s Rolling Stock Programs Department’s nine employees, with the … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Roads Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all … About the Program The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first … and maintains infrastructure critical to the New York/New Jersey region’s trade and transportation network. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2016-S-6 ). Background We issued … the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Errors in Identification of 340B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… was adequately monitoring and enforcing SIST conditions for sex offenders placed in the community. We identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… lacks strong internal controls – most notably DHS-specific standard operating procedures. Our review of four sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. Key Findings BOCES officials did not … returned forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA in a timely manner. As of December 31, 2021, the administrator had not returned $83,068 (97 percent) in forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeOrange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Orange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services … audit boces orange ulster nonstudent network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings … Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency COIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… 949 disbursements totaling $2 million that included vehicle and equipment parts and solvents, reimbursements to … The Board approved 47 disbursements totaling $9,769 for vehicle parts that were not compatible with any Town vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. Key … consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. As a … consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire … and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and … year totaled $128,000. Key Findings We identified $22,618 in improper and questionable transactions, most of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water … January 1, 2015 through May 19, 2016. Background The Town of Beekman is located in Dutchess County and has … The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… issued. Have a written agreement with the Beacon City School District for delinquent school tax collection. Develop a comprehensive IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the … $3.3 million. Key Findings The District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP records for 15 active members were inadequate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasing