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Village of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Asharoken (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … that non-payroll disbursements were properly audited and the Village Treasurer’s (Treasurer) financial duties were … Audit Period June 1, 2023 – December 6, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … New York State Gaming Commission permits giving out free tickets but requires the OTB to submit an annual marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… in several aspects of DEC’s oversight of the 480a program, starting with poor monitoring and enforcement that … to ensure only eligible properties were enrolled in the program and therefore eligible for tax exemptions, and that … examined a sample of 135 of the 6,858 properties in the program and found 45 (33%) were not in compliance with its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather as an audit … and inspections of resiliency equipment, and a failure to follow weather alert procedures. “While the MTA has been … capital projects that adapt the transportation system to climate change and extreme weather, and developed plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for … is using AI responsibly, ethically and transparently. Times Union Op Ed Commentary: New York Needs Better … The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to 2020, … from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were responsible for 61.2% of all active IDA projects in 2021, followed by towns (18.5%), cities (12.3%), New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… New York’s largest water systems were required to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at … The plans include an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Assessment (VA). The VAs must identify … for hackers. In 2013, for example, a water dam in Rye, NY was targeted by foreign attackers who were able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the parks examined generally met the ADA’s minimum standards, auditors found they could be … 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the ADA after identifying physical obstacles for people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters … per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the … to be completed within the first 10 days of admission to a shelter. DiNapoli’s auditors found from January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… protect taxpayer funds.” “Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and through the independent work of the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Education Services Corporation: Tuition Assistance Program Wagner College (2015-T-3) Auditors determined Wagner was overpaid $97,947 because school officials … requirements and three students who were not enrolled at Wagner for the semesters in question. Higher Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… significant deficiencies in OTDA’s oversight of the ESSHI program, including insufficient monitoring of contract … conditions at some housing units, and inadequate case management for support services. New York City Civilian … an assessment of the bidder and minority-and-women-owned business enterprise (MWBE), small business, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to the Charge NY program, aimed to install 10,000 public electric vehicle charging stations in New York State by 2021. … for charger placement or use outreach efforts to encourage electric vehicle charger installation by its customers. The installation of electric vehicle high-speed chargers was as much as 2 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that there were weaknesses in DEC's oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities (MOSFs) reporting and facility registration, as well as a lack of facility data … actions are still needed. Office of Information Technology Services (ITS): Disaster Recovery Planning (2016-S-97) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-11) An initial … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-2
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … for all residents by contracting with a private carter after competitive bidding, may pay for such services by levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2Opinion 89-50
… granting of a town building permit, an in-ground swimming pool was installed on the private property. The owners of … Article VIII, §1 generally prohibits the expenditure of municipal moneys for the benefit of private parties unless it is in furtherance of a proper municipal purpose and is undertaken pursuant to a statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… 2013 along with John Maggio, also a local businessman, Robert Wiesner, former Security Director of the Monroe County … to charges related to this bid-rigging scheme. In January, Robert Wiesner pleaded guilty to one class “E” felony, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… market volatility, and the worst December for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1931, the industry had an 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… P. DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, and the New York State Police announced today. Ursula … Thanks to the work of my office, District Attorney Baker, and the State Police, her crimes were uncovered, and … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addison