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Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… governments and school districts that utilize aggregators for energy purchases are ensuring they are procuring … comparisons to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; … spent approximately $2.4 million (67 percent) more for electricity than a potential benchmark we identified for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… million with Southeast Mechanical Corp. for condensate water piping replacement at SUNY New Paltz. $1.7 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, has agreed to produce a climate change risk assessment that includes an analysis of the Paris … who need to know how the company is preparing to address the risks and opportunities presented by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Company officials ensured that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and … not ensure that cash receipts were adequately documented. Of 125 deposits totaling $318,091 made during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that the former … system specialist of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds earmarked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… the federal government sent an unprecedented amount of money to states and localities to blunt the impact of … billion, almost two times its general obligation and revenue-supported bond debt. Again, New York's experience is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to outside law enforcement for review. Brighton Central School District – Procurement (Monroe County) District officials did … disbursements totaling $1,308 were not recorded in the accounting records. In addition, the board did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 89-51
… for the services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection … for the services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) TOWN LAW, §184(5): A fire protection contract … in the cost of Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law insurance attributable to the protected area during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… (516) 571-2149. Senior Assistant District Attorney Betty Rodriguez of DA Singas' Financial Crimes Bureau is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… "Facebook and Twitter face an existential threat if they can't provide an authentic and safe user experience—users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli As a member of the Retirement System, you are covered by a plan that provides … including: Benefits you will receive at retirement (service retirement benefits) if you meet the service and age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement … to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Commission’s … Recreation Commission was established in 1973 by the Towns of Ballston, Charlton and Glenville to provide a summer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… information technology arrangement asset capitalization thresholds, refer to Chapter XVI – Section 4.O. For other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureState Contract and Payment Actions in November
In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1411 contracts for state agencies and public authorities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOpinion 88-76
… or school district which established the library. Such section further provides, in pertinent part, as follows: "1. … Since the term "financial transactions" as used in section 30(3) is not limited to those transactions involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76City of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement … to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… authorized disbursements that were properly supported and for appropriate purposes and effectively managed the … totaling $2 million that included vehicle and equipment parts and solvents, reimbursements to officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementTown of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… with improvement areas in the general fund as required by New York State Town Law. The Supervisor did not separately account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12