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Poughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)

… Key Findings The District spent more than $50,000 on a contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide … were approved without the necessary documentation to support the claim being audited. The District purchased … the supervisor or the Board as required by law. District staff made purchases totaling $110,010 that did not comply …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-and

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… , Orchard Park Central School District , Oysterponds Union Free School District and the Salem Central School … properly plan for the use of reserve funds. Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check … District Orchard Park Central School District Oysterponds Union Free School District and the Salem Central School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending

… companies on disclosing their political spending. Since then, the Fund has filed 185 shareholder proposals on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spending

DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000

… from the Morley Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Perkins used the stolen money for personal purchases …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000

Message from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… continuing recovery from COVID-19 and economic growth. In this environment, State policymakers increased support for … care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptroller

Overview – Contribution Stabilization Program

… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overview

State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies

… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) reached agreements with seven portfolio companies to enhance disclosure of their … able to assess whether corporate political donations align with shareholders’ interests,” DiNapoli said. “It is … of $25,000 or more and the lobbying allocations associated with those contributions. After reaching the agreements, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companies

Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a … Town of Prattsville Justice Court 2012M243 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243

Town of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)

… management and procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011, through February 14, 2013. … Key Findings The Board did not develop policies and guidelines for budget preparation and monitoring. As a … budgeting process. The Board did not adopt an investment policy or develop guidelines over other key financial areas; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99

DiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists

… gap of $8,821, according to a new analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The analysis, based on the most recent state-level data available, finds the gap in New York was … and age. Analysis Economic and Policy Insights Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persists

DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years

… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-years

Olean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department

… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-department

Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Riverhead (S9-21-13)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-riverhead-s9-21-13

Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Rome (S9-21-3)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-rome-s9-21-3

Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Smithtown (S9-21-14)

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-smithtown-s9-21-14

Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Canandaigua (S9-21-18)

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-canandaigua-s9-21-18

Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Steuben County (S9-21-19)

… of the County’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had … when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local officials adequately considered … financial operations while developing their 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-steuben-county-s9-21-19

DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District

… actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two … was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading guilty, she admitted that she stole about $24,000 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-district