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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Development – New NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-10) The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 … services in the United States. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … implemented. Office of Information Technology Services – Windows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to reach 1.1 million … spiked in 2023, with 30,170 units added citywide, the most since 2010. Nearly 93% of 2023’s growth was from new … housing units are being added to the neighborhoods that most need them and to review changes in neighborhoods after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… Auditors interviewed staff at the 36 facilities regarding generator maintenance. At 13 facilities, staff could not provide documentation that the generator tests were conducted as required, and four of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… Exchange is an up and coming technology company that we are excited to invest in,” DiNapoli said. “Solid returns and increased employment opportunities are proof that the program is a win for the Fund and a win … support of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, we are in the position to identify and invest in terrific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… which should consist of between 25 and 50 percent of all stops along each route. Auditors found that time points only cover between 11 and 30 percent of all stops on each route per direction. Therefore, the majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish a pension … member or ex-spouse’s portion percentage. A share based on a hypothetical retirement benefit. NYSLRS can calculate a … Next, NYSLRS determines the ex-spouse’s share based on the equitable distribution formula provided in the DRO. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Our audit focused on the income affidavits submitted for the 2012 calendar year, the most recent year for which … Mitchell-Lama developments with over 105,000 apartments were built under the program. In exchange for … a surcharge, up to a maximum of 50 percent, to the monthly rent or carrying charge. Payment of surcharges is a legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… cost threshold. The Comptroller’s regulations (Part 85) outline the steps related to applications seeking … [pdf] 2022 [pdf] Resources for Municipal Attorneys Part 85 – Application for Permission of State Comptroller, … of Legal Services 110 State Street 14th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Contact Division of Legal Services: 518-474-5586 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsOpinion 2000-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Development Corporation loan) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (use of proceeds by county when property sold was funded with … Our opinion regarding the financial implications of a sale by a county of its ownership interest in a civic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… and procedures. Prepare detailed deposit slips, and record all receipt information in the accounting records so that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… of financial activities and internal controls over online banking for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, … Supervisor has not adequately segregated the bookkeeper’s online banking duties. The Supervisor had not reviewed or supervised the bookkeeper’s online banking transactions totaling more than $1.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2012 through January 29, 2013. … Point System were prepared. Officials granted points for completion of training courses without any record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265Chester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2016M-95)
… July 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. Background The Chester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Chester, Orange County. The District, which operates two … Chester Union Free School District Financial Management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/chester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and-boardBradford Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-253)
… audit was to evaluate the District's financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through April 15, 2016. Background The Bradford Central School District is located in the Towns of Bath, Bradford, Urbana and Wayne … which operates one school with approximately 275 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/bradford-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-253Opinion 97-6
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … maintenance of the system is a "system cost" within the meaning of County Law, §301(8). Further, the services of an … the expenditure of surcharge money for the purposes set forth therein ( id .). Chapter 309 of the Laws of 1996 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971
… one Direct Deposit record. For employees with multiple jobs, all payroll deposits are made according to the single … Pay Data USA>Request Direct Deposit) . SECTION E: AUTHORIZATION (Required) Joint Account Holder: If a joint … that they understand the instructions, including the authorization for recovery of funds, and authorizes the NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1971-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama housing development were being rented in … approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Manhattan, is owned by Clinton Towers Housing Company, Inc., which was formed in 1972 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentHewlett Bay Fire District
… The Board has not adopted policies and procedures for remote access and breach notification. The District does not … IT policy. Establish a policy for controlling remote access and adopt a breach notification policy. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtEast Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… The Board of Directors is composed of five elected members and is responsible for the Company’s overall financial … For 2014, Company revenues totaled about $214,000 and expenses totaled about $163,000. Key Findings The Board did not establish policies and procedures for cash receipts, cash disbursements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… through June 30, 2014. Background The Port Chester-Rye Union Free Central School District is located in the Village … Port ChesterRye Union Free School District Financial Condition 2015M147 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147