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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Pamelia and the Tompkins County Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) Tenant rental payments were properly recorded in the accounting system and deposited intact and in a timely manner. The board, however, did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Fulton County) The board did not adequately monitor cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, is approximately 8.4 square miles and … We estimate that the City will realize operating deficits in the general fund ($1.5 million), water fund ($275,000), … because City officials did not include realistic estimates in the 2013 adopted budget. The City’s December 31, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330State Agencies Bulletin No. 2237
… that specific check only. Only employees who received pay, in addition to unfilled positions, are included on the master … fields were added to assist agencies who may use this data in their internal systems. Effective Dates: Thursday, … modification utilizes previously existing filler spaces in positions 6453 through 6461 on the file layout. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2237-changes-nhrp501-agency-master-file-include-additional-fieldsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $283.9 Billion at End of First Quarter
… estimated 5.46%. “Financial markets have seen turbulence in the past few months, but returns for the Fund have been … June 30, 2025, the Fund had 41.2% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds, and mortgages (21.9%), private equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-283-point-9-billion-end-first-quarterOtsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the county clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensure that annual project status reports were submitted in a timely manner. In addition, the board did not ensure annual assessments of … and do not maintain an inventory of software or data. In addition, town employees were not provided with IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Newstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… Newstead Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Newstead in Erie County. The Company contracts with the Town to … Company member or a family member had a financial interest in the transaction. These Company members did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Seneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… taxes agreements. Key Findings The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or … to be documented. Therefore, it is possible that not all project applications of the same type were evaluated using … Recommendations Establish specific criteria for evaluating project applications in a consistent manner; ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… was terminated from her $35,000-a-year post by the village in April 2018. "Little by little, Ms. Erickson systematically … DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. Erickson has … but stole money intended to support programs for children in the Village of Hamburg. I want to thank our partners in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wells Fargo Needs to Pull Back the Curtain on Its Incentive Pay Program
… customers and investors, and potentially $1 billion in fines as a result of its recent scandals. In recent weeks, the bank's problems have only mounted; a … allegedly steered clients into investments that were not in their best interest in order to maximize bank revenue. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wells-fargo-needs-pull-back-curtain-its-incentive-pay-programDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesOpinion 93-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … of the board of commissioners of a recreation district in commuting from their residences to the place where … be reimbursed as actual and necessary expenses. This is in response to your letter asking whether commissioners of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period April 1, 2015 … of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, beaches, and spray … those on the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes and in remote locations such as the Adirondack and Catskill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1124
… payments. Affected Employees Eligible DMNA employees in the following titles: Airport Firefighter Apprentice Airport Firefighter 1 Airport … provided. Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 2/1/12 (Pay Period 21) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1124-2011-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-30
… Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation in the Operational Services Unit – BU03 who meet the … season. Effective Date(s) Payment may be made beginning in Pay Period 5L, paychecks dated 06/28/17. Payment will be made in a separate check. There is no direct deposit for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-30-2017-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2016-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Portville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … expenditures by an average of more than $1 million in each of these years. As a result, the district’s … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… the period August 15, 2010 to May 19, 2015. Background In New York, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious … 15, 2010 must install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in any vehicle they own or operate. In addition, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adds an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … used to process driver licenses and vehicle registrations. In addition, the Department processes more than 6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-756
… the Time Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the following titles are affected: Staff Nurse (Full-time) … Nurses Health Specialty Differential payment for employees in the classified staff titles of Staff Nurse and Nurse Practitioner is made in accordance with the 2017-2022 agreement between CUNY and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-756-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialty