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Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking … for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects parking fines from diplomats under … be heard by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) either in person, using an Internet application, or by mail. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… losses students suffered and to ensure they succeed in their educational goals.” Schools collaborate with service … During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 … with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt shutdowns in March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesSelected Management and Operations Practices
… To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these … to NYPA officials, they started projects related to electric vehicle (EV) charging as early as 2011. The Charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practicesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… used fund balance to finance operations. This resulted in the four main operating funds’ combined unrestricted fund … at the current levels, it could deplete fund balance in the general town-wide fund by the end of 2024. The board … sufficient financial reports to monitor city finances. In addition, general fund balance declined by 52% to about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… and the official start of next year’s budget process in early November will provide a clearer picture for … the $5.1 billion the state has received from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. While the U.S. Treasury Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act (Act) was enacted to ensure the proper … ensure timely abatement. To fund waste tire management and recycling efforts, the Environmental Conservation Law (Law) established a waste tire management and recycling fee of $2.50 for each new tire sold. All fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… websites although it is prohibited by district policy. In addition, district officials did not provide Information … because the district generated operating surpluses in three of those years. After adding back the appropriated … from 2015-16 through 2018-19. As a result, $1.7 million in appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… it. Andrew will be a great asset in sourcing investment opportunities in the growing lower carbon global economy.” … low carbon economy,” Siwo said. “I have spent much of my career sourcing, assessing, and managing sustainable … to that, Siwo was a manager at the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), where he validated impact investment funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the … risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors visited in the spring of 2019, 96 (60 percent) were in unsatisfactory … At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, auditors observed a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… flow, and allow for non-stop travel on the Thruway, in November 2020, NYSTA completed a system-wide conversion to … Customers may obtain an E-ZPass transponder (tag) to use in their vehicle by completing an application. NYSTA also … cashless tolling, invoicing, and receivables collection. In December 2019, NYSTA established the Office of the Toll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/23/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… critical to ensuring that the Fund is best-positioned for market changes stemming from the transition. Comptroller … change-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities for the Fund’s investments. Climate Action Plan In 2019, … and other sustainable investments across all asset classes. For more information, see the Fund’s Sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentCopiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… credit card purchases exceeded the District’s travel meal allowance by $5,047. The Board approved 28 charges … officials and employees comply with the District’s maximum meal allowance established by District policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
Determine whether Town of Owego Town officials provided adequate oversight of water fund operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Town of Clifton Park – Information Technology (2020M-162)
… the Town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define the provider’s … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-clifton-park-information-technology-2020m-162Town of Greene – Justice Court Operations (2021M-95)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Greene (Town) Justice Court (Court) properly accounted … in her account exceeded known liabilities by $5,869 as of September 30, 2021. Although the Board’s 2019 audit of the Court records and reports was incomplete, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/12/10/town-greene-justice-court-operations-2021m-95Town of Duanesburg – Financial Records and Reports (2020M-116)
… were overstated by about $3 million as of December 31, 2019. Bank reconciliations were not performed. The Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/05/town-duanesburg-financial-records-and-reports-2020m-116Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the BrasherWinthrop Consolidated Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Town of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) that resulted in the Town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. … and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the Second Degree for destroying Town records. In December 2020, the Superintendent pled guilty to Attempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Town of Greenville – Tax Collector (2020M-81)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tax Collector properly recorded, deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings The Tax Collector did not properly record or remit money in a timely manner. The Tax Collector’s records were insufficient to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/10/23/town-greenville-tax-collector-2020m-81