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Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… using Town credit cards. The Town Clerk did not properly account for the sale and inventory of transfer station … Town Justices did not perform monthly accountabilities or bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations Ensure that … sold and on hand. Reconcile all of the Justice Court’s bank accounts on a monthly basis and ensure that month-end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. Background The Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is … 93,000 students in the western area of Suffolk County. BOCES is governed by a seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney … failing to disclose personal loans made to him on his disclosure form, as required by law. "Mr. Wills was … servant is above the law, and we'll continue to root out and prosecute public corruption across New York." In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … supply, maintenance and location of equipment, and locate missing equipment items; Establish clear and complete written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… and universities fell by just over 22,000 jobs through 2021, a 7.1% drop from 2019. As of 2023, there were 13,090 … the jobs lost in the higher education sector in 2020 and 2021. The most impacted was the Mid-Hudson region, where … Tier fared the best but was still 3.6% below. Since 2021, six private higher education institutions have closed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued an … State Senator Jake Ashby . “No parent should have to fear what comes out of their tap, and I’m proud that our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… is stable, with the city actively growing its reserve funds and reducing its debt burden. At the same time, Corning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in business and property tax collections. But potential … is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an opportunity to focus on managing demand for city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… used IT equipment to determine if can be sold or donated. Response ITS began reviewing and correcting its inventory … or donation of devices where possible. The agency’s full response is available in the audit. Audit Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityRensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … and disposition policies. Followed policies and procedures for the sale of property and transferred proceeds totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-saleExecutive Order - Procurement Integrity
It is the policy of OSC to procure goods and services in a fair, equitable and open manner and to protect the procurement process from improper influence.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/procurement-integrity.pdfLocally Owned Roads by the Numbers
This report looks at local road spending, State and federal road aid, and the need for a comprehensive assessment of road conditions, maintenance needs and associated costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/locally-owned-roads-by-the-numbers.pdfOpinion 90-39
… at large, without particular benefit to those required to pay. Further, in other jurisdictions, charges for fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Opinion 2000-6
… from voluntarily using the monies to purchase equipment or pay other ordinary operating expenses of the fire department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (2019-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether current State Education Department (Department) career and technical education (CTE) activities are sufficient to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s29-response.pdfState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)
To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdfMedicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (2022-S-35)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on behalf of recipients with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s35-response.pdfChenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
audit, school district, Chenango Valley
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chenango-valley-central-school-district-2022-162.pdfJoint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) and Hogan Lovells US LLP (Contract No. C2100001)
Outside Counsel
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/contract-c2100001.pdfCybersecurity for Local Governments and Schools Virtual Series - Week 2 – WE Are Our Own Biggest Threat
Print out presentation to follow along and take notes during the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2020/pdf/cybersecurity-for-lgs-and-schools-week-2.pdf