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DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… in Queens (32.4%) or NYC (28.1%). Jobs grew, but wages only rose 46% since 2010 — a lower rate than Queens (79.1%) … in New York City and our residents contribute greatly not only to our local economy, but to the City’s economy … placed a heavy burden on our community. We suffered not only from the direct health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaHuntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… of the Board does not audit claims prior to payment. The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp … by the Treasurer. In the Treasurer’s absence, the Secretary performs all claims payment duties without … maintain control of her signature stamp. Segregate the Secretary’s claims payment duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Jowonio School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Jowonio School (Jowonio) on its Consolidated Fiscal … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial … To SED: Review the disallowances identified by our audit and, if warranted, make the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jowonio-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnclaimed Property Relating to Brokers and Dealers
If the broker or dealer is incorporated in New York State, overpayment amounts and securities held for unknown owners are also subject to the statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/brokers-dealers.pdfCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Programs 2019-S-4
To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible expenses. The a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s4-response_0.pdfTown of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Clerk collects fees for a variety of purposes including licenses, water and sewer … crime of public corruption for the theft from the Town. In July 2025, the Clerk was sentenced to five years’ probation … did not take tickets for their own personal use without payment. Clerk fee collections were not remitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue (2021M-204)
Determine whether Town of Canajoharie (Town) officials properly budget for and allocate sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/canajoharie-2021-204.pdfVillage of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
Determine whether Village officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/scotia-jc-44.pdfTown of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (2022M-25)
Determine whether Town of Hempstead (Town) officials effectively monitored Town vehicles and fuel usage for loss, waste or misuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hempstead-2022-25.pdfBolton Fire District – Credit Cards (2017M-180)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and paid timely and the purchases were for appropriate purposes for the period January 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. Background The Town … not provide sufficient revenues to fund expenditures. As a result, unexpended surplus funds declined in the town-wide … levels of unexpended surplus funds maintained. As a result, Town officials may need to increase taxes and user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Opinion 99-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES - Imposition of … Concerning the authority for the town to distribute copies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Pultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. … total $132,950. Key Findings The Board has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by State General … and canceled check images. The Board did not complete, or contract with an independent account to complete, an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2020
The New York State Legislature amended the Finance Law in 2015 by adding a new Section 8-c, which provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic syste
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2020.pdfHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces … that are likely to exacerbate already large out-year budget gaps, according to a report on the city Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Executive Budget released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesHortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… Secretary-Treasurer does not provide the Board with budget versus actual revenue and expenditure reports. Key … prepare monthly financial reports which include budget versus actual revenue and expenditure activity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188Westbury Water District – Purchasing (2015M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … The Westbury Water District is located in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County and provides water to … The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures in 2014 totaled approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/westbury-water-district-purchasing-2015m-261DiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… revenue, largely from growth in business and property tax collections. But potential policy changes on the federal … revenue largely from growth in business and property tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenue