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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: State Board of Elections (BOE): … Auditors estimate that the local boards visited could have saved, in the aggregate, about $10 million during the … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Glens Falls Common School District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited … to meet cash flow needs during the 2014-15 fiscal year. West Seneca Central School District – Financial Condition … School District Glens Falls Common School District and the West Seneca Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the town’s objectives and goals. The board also … under the volunteer firefighters’ policy; did not have district financial records audited for 2011 and 2012 as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of … her actions.” James said, “For years this suspect stole funds from the Durhamville Fire Department, using the money for her own enjoyment and personal gain. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Oversight of Public Water Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is … water system (PWS) supervision program under the authority of the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Under SDWA, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsMedicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… Purpose To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owner’s associates inappropriately … a wide range of medical services, including vision care, to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc. (Gingerbread) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … and pays for its services using rates established by SED. The rates are based on the financial information that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects … to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and if HHAP projects are being properly maintained. This … September 14, 2018. Background The Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) was established on June 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… separation payments were accurate? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area When … as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and standards are … Section 35 of GML. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59DiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… by $1 million according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DOHMH’s weak … to $28.7 million to include expanded services. The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) covers about 75 … by $1 million according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (Cortland County) The board did … and adopt a written fund balance policy specifying the town’s objectives and goals for using the accumulated funds. … steps to increase physical accessibility at the town hall, including mirrors, hand dryers and grab bars mounted at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Town of Beekmantown , Town of Carlton , Poughkeepsie Housing Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton … and only made one deposit at the end of each month. Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information … completed audits of Town of Beekmantown Town of Carlton Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Town of Sheldon Walton Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1259
… for processing the 2012-2013 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees … program designed to promote firearms proficiency and safety. This program shall be developed and implemented by the Joint Health and Safety Committee and shall run concurrently with State fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1259-2012-2013-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 775
… Purpose To advise agencies of tax-related changes for 2008. Affected Employees Employees meeting the criteria … Administration paychecks dated January 9, 2008 Background For 2008, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax … There are changes to the Federal withholding tax rates for 2008. The result of these changes is a small decrease in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/775-summary-tax-related-changes-2008State Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip), Leave of Absence/MTS (Military Training Stipend), or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-seniorCUNY Bulletin No. CU-303
… served in excluded positions for a minimum of one (1) full appointment year (appointment year ends June 30), and hold … are discretionary. OSC Actions OSC has created a new Time Entry earnings code to be used to pay the Performance Bonus … ) or the appropriate non-resident alien code on the Time Entry page for eligible employees. The following information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-303-performance-bonus-program-full-time-excluded-instructionalOpinion 92-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … uses (financing non-federal share of federally-aided city bridge project) -- Proceeds (payment to State … 80-b; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§10.00(a), 11.00(a), 165.00; L 1991, ch 329, §15, as repealed and reenacted by L 1991, ch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 2274
… the employee received the trainee 1 (Grade 13) hiring rate OR held their prior graded salary, whichever was … the employee will receive the trainee 1 (Grade 14) hiring rate OR will hold their current salary, whichever is … the employee will receive the trainee 1 (Grade 14) hiring rate OR will hold their current salary, whichever is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2274-restructure-two-year-professional-traineeships-leading-grade-18Opinion 89-31
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall election) LOCAL LAWS -- Recall Election (authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Opinion 93-25
… under the mistaken belief the right-of-way was a village street may not continue to provide such lighting unless the … right-of-way if the right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or public use. The village's provision … of fact (see McCarthy v Lake Shore, etc. R. Co. , 76 NY 592) to be determined, in the first instance, by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25