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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … officials’ continued practice of using debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. Our review determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… To describe the process of changing bargaining units for affected titles and employees. Affected Employees Payroll Bargaining Unit Code 68 has been established for Annual and Hourly employees who are currently in … any other earnings. OSC Actions OSC has created new codes for the following new data elements: The Payroll Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
The Board and Town officials did not properly manage financial operations and the Board did not provide adequate oversight
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Ensuring that financial activities are … mismanagement, fraud, damaged reputation and jeopardize the Department’s funding and its mission. Department … are responsible for providing proper oversight of the Department’s financial operations. The Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A Manhattan-based preschool for children with disabilities charged the State Education Department (SED) nearly $6 million for expenses that did not qualify for taxpayer reimbursement, State Comptroller Thomas P. … A Manhattanbased preschool for children with disabilities charged the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Wellsville Central School District and the Westmoreland Central School District . "In an era of limited … Aloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (Erie County) School officials did not maintain accurate, complete … from the retirement contribution reserve as budgeted. Westmoreland Central School District – State Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… providers. In addition, officials did not competitively bid for sanitation services totaling $186,821. Theresa Fire … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … Property Tax Exemption Administration (Franklin County) Of the 224 granted exemptions reviewed (approximately $6.2 … were incorrectly granted. One property owner did not meet the eligibility requirements to receive agricultural building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… program. The audits identified approximately $790 million in savings from eliminating unnecessary payments and … budget gap of $6 billion for the coming fiscal year, in part because of higher Medicaid spending,” DiNapoli said. … on the Medicaid program, uncovering billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse. Our role is to help lower Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Projects (Follow-Up) (2024-F-19) Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. ESD supports high-technology (high-tech) sectors—highly … Use Policy, for its IT assets and abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). A prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… programs such as Social Security, Medicare, benefits for veterans and retired federal employees and food assistance. … Washington for federal employee retirement benefits and veterans’ benefits to New Yorkers were lower than average on … York’s and other states’ balance of payments, in both the near and longer terms, as updated population counts influence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in … P. DiNapoli. “New York’s farmers know how important honey bees and other pollinators are to our food supply and … the population levels and health of the state’s honey bees. The Program enables the Department to perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… programs open doors for many New Yorkers to access well-paid jobs that become careers, while helping businesses … streamline applications, improve program oversight, and enhance data collection, reporting, and information sharing with both businesses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance … the power of special interests by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — … are beholden to all voters and not to special interests or big donors. This system’s design incentivizes smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … nation,” DiNapoli said. “Now that the federal continuous coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn and Hunters Point Avenue station in Queens. The audit review period was from … completed as of February 2024. This delay left the agency at risk and their system vulnerable to damage if hit by … light towers, and front loaders to remove snow were not at their designated locations as required. LIRR officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesLeaves of Absence – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. You will usually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/leaves-absenceLeaves of Absence – State University Police Plan
… full credit for sick leave at half pay; Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. … of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. You will usually receive up to one … University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383d Leaves of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/leaves-absence