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Dansville Public Library – Procurement (2015M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s procurement process for the period … which is a school district public library organized to serve the residents of the Dansville Central School … Adopt a procurement policy that gives guidance to staff for purchasing goods and services. Audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/dansville-public-library-procurement-2015m-225State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the loan proceeds were used to further the corporation’s mission. Revolving loan fund activity was not adequately … monitored to ensure loan recipients’ performance goals were achieved. Officials requested follow-up … between $364,415 in 2017-18 (100% of the ensuing year’s budget), and $445,858 in 2019-20 (109% of the ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… ). State Finance Law Article 11-A ( … Order 202.48 suspended the provisions of State Finance Law Article 11-A, Interest Payments on Certain Amounts Owed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestBronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… bidding and ensured that written contracts were in place for all professional services. Key Findings District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Lima Public Library – Procurement (2017M-295)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Library officials procured goods and services economically … 2016 through December 20, 2017. Background The Lima Public Library is a municipal public library located in the Town of Lima in Livingston County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/30/lima-public-library-procurement-2017m-295Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… a long-term plan in place but has hired a consultant to assist with long-term planning. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … The Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of … fire protection services to its residents. Revenues for 2013 totaled approximately $370,000. Key Findings There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Sayville Public Library – Treasurer (2016M-334)
… 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Sayville Public Library is a school district public library located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. … The Treasurer, whose duties were indicative of those of a public officer, did not take an oath of office, which is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/12/16/sayville-public-library-treasurer-2016m-334Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest of Gerald … with Westchester County District Attorney Scarpino Jr and the Village of CrotononHudson Police Department announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireState Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… not signed, the 2020-21 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … is in place, OSC transmits the electronic direct deposit file on Monday evening for the paycheck dated the same week. … signs the 2020-21 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest … suppliers produce it in ways that destroy rainforests and promote climate change. By taking the added step of … ConAgra is promoting better environmental practices and protecting the company and its investors from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in … guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of … DiNapoli's auditors act as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the … Also, the state’s persistent underinvestment in public health over the past decade may have limited DOH’s ability to … (NORA) and maintain support for data submitted on Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) surveys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… from food to shelter to gas,” DiNapoli said. “The Thruway should be more transparent with the public and disclose … The proposal calls for higher toll rates that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and again on Jan. 1, 2027, for … 2031. The last toll hikes occurred in January 2021, when tolls were increased for the Cuomo Bridge, those paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45)
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45.pdfThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Material & Garden Equipment 14.0 45,800 8% 2% Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 11.4 66,900 8% 7% Furniture and … Retailers Percent Change Mar-May 2020 Jun-Aug 2020 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers -47.1% 16.6% Furniture and Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was … “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with … the payments in monthly municipal reports or notify the state Justice Court Fund of the income. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionSouth Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… they could have ensured reporting requirements were in place. Key Recommendations File the required delinquent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
Determine whether transfer station and compost facility cash receipts were properly collected recorded and deposited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facility