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DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, … putting unwanted calls on mute." The New York State Do Not Call Law allows consumers to register their mobile and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified … attendance policies and documentation of actions taken by these districts to address students who were identified as … department's system accurately reflects the data reported by school districts, charter schools and BOCES; Provide clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 97 - 12
… however, would be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or … "contracts" (see General Municipal Law, §§800-805). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for, compensation for services to be rendered in relation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… The Manual does not exempt charges related to collaborative school agreements from this requirement. Aim … show that the payments were reasonable. In one example, a collaborative school official provided evidence that her … Authority’s space at no cost. It is egregious that the collaborative school (a private entity) paid no rent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesLockport Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-192)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2013 through … Key Findings The Board did not routinely audit and approve claims prior to payment. From a sample of 30 claims, the Director signed checks for 29 claims and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/30/lockport-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-192Your Home Public Library – Financial Management (2016M-228)
… June 1, 2013 through April 13, 2016. Background Your Home Public Library is located in the Village of Johnson … Your Home Public Library Financial Management 2016M228 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/14/your-home-public-library-financial-management-2016m-228Total Receipts – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Revenues are affected by economic changes and changes in federal and State policies. Tax base is a measure … Revenues are affected by economic changes and changes in federal and State policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-receiptsTotal Receipts – 2022 Financial Condition Report
Revenues are affected by economic changes and changes in federal and State policies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/total-receiptsTotal Receipts – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… by major source for the past five State fiscal years. Total State Receipts Have Increased Over the Past Five Fiscal Years From 2017 to 2021: Total receipts increased 22.5 percent. Tax receipts increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/total-receiptsTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the revenue and expenditure projections in the budget and fund balance were reasonable. Key Findings From 2013 through 2017, the Board underestimated revenues in its budgets by a total … Determine whether the revenue and expenditure projections in the budget and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Maine-Endwell Central School District - Leave Records (2019M-40)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials maintained accurate and supported employee … which were not deducted from employees’ leave accruals. District officials did not always ensure employees submitted … request form or ensure the legitimacy of leave taken. The District may have paid as much as $14,200 for the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/maine-endwell-central-school-district-leave-records-2019m-40Town of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… officials provided sufficient oversight and management of the Town Hall expansion project. Key Findings An itemized budget was … and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure the balance of outstanding interfund advances from the general fund that … Town of Schroon Town Hall Expansion Project 2018M128 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
… fiscal year is $406,500. Key Findings The District has a debit card which was used to pay expenditures directly from the … since 2011. Key Recommendations Discontinue the use of a debit card. Ensure that the Treasurer file the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… to review controls over the County’s timekeeping system for the period January 1, 2015 through October 25, 2016. … an elected nine-member County Legislature. Appropriations for personal services for 2017 total approximately $56.4 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55CUNY Bulletin No. CU-445
… payments for CUNY faculty who have been awarded a summer research grant. Affected Employees Full-time CUNY … payments for CUNY faculty who have been awarded a summer research grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-445-2012-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase transparency and help the city respond to growing quality of life complaints, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli launched the NYC311 Monitoring Tool , an interactive dashboard that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsOpinion 97-23
… in ambulance corps and fire company) GENERAL CITY LAW, §16-a; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402; PUBLIC HEALTH … of volunteer fire companies are set forth in section 16-a of the General City Law, section 1402 of the … Public Health Law, §3002[1]; 10 NYCRR 800.6 through 800.26). Article 30, however, does not prohibit a member of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… legislative action ( S.6941 Cooney/ A.7404 Solages). This bill would increase transparency for those contracts, which … introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would require state … laws are followed. Senator Cooney said “As Chair of the Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts, I hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that … by the Department from June 1, 2018 to August 5, 2020 and their application status as of November 20, 2020. About … is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, including the sales and use tax. Provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practicesRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Report 2020-S-50 ). About the Program … Road (LIRR) is one of the oldest commuter railroads still in operation today with a charter dating back to the 1830s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-follow