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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , Town of Liberty , Town of Ulster , City of White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority . “In … that were not supported with documentation. City of White Plains – Claims Auditing (Westch ester County) The … Franklin County Town of Liberty Town of Ulster City of White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water Authority , Town of Seward and the Town of Walton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … elected officials and 94 employees approximately $26,400 in 2015. Absent corrective action, the county will likely overpay them an estimated $27,000 in the 2016 fiscal year. In addition, the county did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found … 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with annual salaries averaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York City on October 29, 2012, was one of the most damaging hurricanes … care, and other critical services. Major weather-related events continue to threaten New Yorkers. New York City … types and scales of emergencies, including weather-related events. NYCEM helps New Yorkers before, during, and after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … a constitutional limit on state debt, among other reforms, to bring increased transparency and accountability to state finances. DiNapoli released his recommendations in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… provide housing stability. As such, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) provided funding for emergency economic relief for individuals, families, and businesses affected by … 2017 through 2023, and about $127 million CDBG COVID-19 relief aid (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services … (MTA) Access-A-Ride program has increased and what actions the MTA and its contracted carriers have taken to reduce them. The audit covers the period January 1, 2008 through September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsTime and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… New York City income tax. In June 2010, LIRR paid 41 Car Repairmen for 7,558 hours worked, equating to $271,002. … not actually worked. Similarly, in July 2010, LIRR paid 40 Car Repairmen for 9,449 hours worked, equating to $356,588, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, was charged with Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of … Haven’s predecessor at the hose company was convicted of grand larceny in 2019, after an investigation by DiNapoli … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Agencies Bulletin No. 2243
… checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns and … is issued to) Invoice Information Payment Amount Voucher in SFS Vendor ID Vendor Description Payroll Check Exchange … stop/reissues) Payment Status Paid (check has been created in SFS) Stopped (check has been stopped at the bank) Stale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2243-new-payroll-check-notification-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.1
… checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns and … is issued to) Invoice Information Payment Amount Voucher in SFS Vendor ID Vendor Description Payroll Check Exchange … stop/reissues) Payment Status Paid (check has been created in SFS) Stopped (check has been stopped at the bank) Stale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22431-new-payroll-check-notification-reportUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… 220 of the Judiciary Law, and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the salaries … Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated 12/18/2024, each Judge and Justice must be placed on a Leave of Absence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2279
… deduction. For personal insurance deductions (life, auto, home, etc.), each vendor will determine the catch-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2279-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-nys-legislative-membersDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. They employ thousands of people and contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross … Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the state. Access to … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… to operate over 1,700 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… paid 647 non-payroll disbursements totaling approximately $2.1 million during the audit period. It is the responsibility … a thorough claims audit. For example, although the Highway Department received detailed invoices of individual … process for 12 purchases totaling $4,500 by using a credit account established with a local vendor who sold metal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… $1,300 for the Superintendent’s private personal event. Without the Superintendent’s involvement, the Manager … teacher to serve at a different private non-District event. Both of these purchases were inappropriate and not for … $1300 for the Superintendents private personal event Without the Superintendents involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Transforming the Procurement Function
… nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. As of … ranging from office supplies and market research to rail cars and construction contracts. As of May 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-function