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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014 (2014-S-58) The department has adequate procedures in place to … sale without the documented formal prior approval of the Surrogate’s Court pursuant to statute. Additionally, the NCPA’s annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

DiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies

… orientation and gender identity data to guide talent development, increase productivity, and communicate to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companies

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business

… Covid Relief Funds? The new state budget reflects robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal … even for New York, which has been among the largest net tax-dollar losers. But the extraordinary federal aid is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-business

DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary

… it even more accessible. For example, in 2019, legislation I proposed increased the amount of savings individuals could … on meeting certain requirements. In 2022, legislation I proposed removed a New York state residency requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversary

DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas

… (MTA), which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is North America's largest transportation network, serving a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percent

More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains

… The report includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gains

Finger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion

… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the … services for the development and adoption of climate change resistant crops and measures to mitigate the effects …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakes

Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)

… 2020-S-59 ). About the Program Asthma is a significant public health problem in the United States. It is one of this … admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or workdays. According to the Centers for Disease … lack of LHD compliance. Separate from the HNP, DOH has a public-facing Asthma Dashboard (Dashboard), which, according …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-follow

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… the statutory limit on surplus fund balance by $4.5 million, and missing opportunities to lower real property … appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly $6.7 million of fund balance that was not needed or used. Adopted annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1

DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner

… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensioner

DiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities

… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) for their fiscal year ending in 2024. DiNapoli’s office evaluated all non-calendar year local governments that filed their financial reports in … 2024 including 518 villages, most of which have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The scores, which are based on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-cities

Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)

… as of February 2025, of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply … New Yorkers receive water from public water supply systems in New York State. The State Public Health Law (Law) requires … Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Analysis Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems identify any vulnerabilities that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-follow

DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019

… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019

Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)

… 2016. Background The Connetquot Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected … amount. Ensure that POs are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125

Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Payroll (2017M-94)

… when compared to the potential costs which could be paid from the reserve. Key Recommendations Maintain unrestricted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and

Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)

… June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately 7,900. … budgets. As a result, from 2014 through 2016, fund balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to $51,000 (89 percent) and declined in the Sleepy Hollow sewer district fund from $31,503 to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290

Village of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)

… is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations and water fund budgeted … levy. Key Recommendations Attend training for governmental accounting and recordkeeping. Correct the accounting errors …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163

West Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of Company operations to ensure financial activity was properly recorded and … Board of Directors, provides fire protection services to Fire District residents. For 2016, revenues totaled …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205