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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … estimate the town sold the Southside Municipal Center for approximately $718,000 less than it cost the town to … the center. Further, the board received only one offer for the property, did not use a real estate broker to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, and … The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial activities. DiNapoli’s audit revealed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… said. "The results of this audit demonstrate the need for the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to live up to safety standards for handling radioactive materials." As of July 13, 2016, DoHMH reported there were 358 facilities licensed for handling radioactive materials in New York City. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… planning information to customers who utilize the MTA’s Access-A-Ride (AAR) program. “Vulnerable customers are the … are being provided with quality service.” DiNapoli’s auditors found that from April 2013 through May 2015, GCS, … the MTA’s practice to approve a taxi, black car service, livery, or voucher authorization to transport customers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … (Ontario County) The authority does not follow procedures for depositing cash that exceeds the policy’s overnight cash … the goods or services were received and the claims were for legitimate town purposes. Auditors commended town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to vendors when an emergency procurement exists and the vendor cannot be … This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to vendors when an emergency procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… monitoring system creates an overall fiscal stress score which classifies whether a district is in “significant … of 40 percentage points or more in their fiscal stress score. DiNapoli’s report also highlighted: Regions with the … cities later this year. The monitoring system does not score New York City. For a list of school districts in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Agency (FEMA) grants. Funds to New York City The City’s FY 2026 preliminary budget includes CDBG and CDBG-DR revenue … totaling $423 million in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026. The drop is largely due to a decline in CDBG-DR funds, … $156 million in FY 2025, but just $57 million in FY 2026. The City allocated nearly three-quarters of the CDBG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantSmall Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… primarily on expenses claimed on Small Wonder’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program Small Wonder is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide full-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… Purpose To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and … whether the Department has used incident data to identify school districts with comparatively high rates of incidents … (VADIR) and a process for collecting annual data from school districts about incidents that occur in schools and on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… critical to ensuring that the Fund is best-positioned for market changes stemming from the transition. Comptroller … change-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities for the Fund’s investments. Climate Action Plan In 2019, … released a Climate Action Plan that laid out a path for the Fund to address climate risk in its portfolio. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentADAPT Community Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on ADAPT’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on ADAPT’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background ADAPT is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide full-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/adapt-community-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract … of contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting requirements for contractors (e.g., performance metrics), which serve as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1985
… bulletin is to inform agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2021 and intend to claim exemption in 2022 must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1985-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2022DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… customers. However, auditors identified opportunities for improved oversight. In a follow-up, auditors found DOH … that employees often collected incorrect fare amounts (for example, when no onboard surcharge was collected). … the requirements of the training curriculum established for its train crews, and that train operators and conductors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-46
… check dated June 20, 2001 There will be no direct deposit for this payment Background Information Chapters 69, 70, and … bargaining units in the Unified Court System, provide for Uniform Allowance payments to eligible employees. Payment … Criteria There are various Uniform Allowance payments for employees in Bargaining Units SY, SR, DR, F8, 87 and G9. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-46-june-2001-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2000
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files. Background … must follow. This bulletin provides agency entry deadlines for the following processes: Automated Interface Submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2000-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesOpinion 92-8
… who is authorized to receive and accept the same for such purpose, subject to the draft or requisition of the … other general or special law", municipalities are eligible for "repayment" of specified percentages of the total project … obligations issued by the New York State Thruway Authority for the purpose of financing the capital costs of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8