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DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… types of events, including thunderstorm-related damaging wind and flash flooding, are also increasing. Since 1998 … (57). New York State has dedicated $1.1 billion of the $4 billion bond act to projects to move structures and … floods occurring in the last four years. Thunderstorm wind events also increased significantly over the period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded guilty Tuesday … County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my staff to bring this … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according … we should never take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island … for public water supplies and improve our response to contamination." The President's proposed budget would cut the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the ongoing risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook for State … This report provides information and analysis on the full spectrum of New York State government finances and services, … energy and the environment, K-12 and higher education, transportation and more. Although the challenges associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… Unit must establish the beneficiary as a single payment vendor within the Statewide Financial System. Process and … given to the following fields of the voucher. VENDOR ID Obtain a single payment vendor ID from the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New … Reorganization Board of Directors was put in place to oversee NYRA operations. The Reorganization Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … good academic standing. Key Recommendations The Higher Education Services Corporation should recover $91,911 plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… required. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… limits. As a result of our findings, OTDA determined the daily file from the SSA contained incorrect income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Young Adult Institute Incs Family
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… the Board did not: Adopt an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from … an investment policy and code of ethics. Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s services, take out the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsFranklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… expenditures and that are structurally balanced. Authorize all interfund advances and develop a plan to ensure that all outstanding interfund advances are repaid by the close of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s procurement practices for the period … approximately $4.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all contracts for goods and services were … documents were silent on other key provisions such as when written contracts are required or whether professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 through May 5, 2016. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $22.6 … unrestricted fund balance to exceed the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by an average of $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362Utica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. … members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $138.8 million. Key Findings … from the prior year, the District has very little cushion for managing unforeseen events. To meet short-term cash flow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… District service. Except for two minor exceptions, which we discussed with District officials, we found that the … Board has not formally adopted the plan. Also, the plan does not sufficiently address all necessary components and does not contain the level of detail necessary to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Niagara County. The Authority was established pursuant the New York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Village of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… whether the difference is caused by recordkeeping errors, leaks, thefts or malfunctioning meters. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173Sole Custody Reporting
… Annually, on or before March 1st, the Sole Custody Reporting web application will be open for agencies to report … information. For more information about Sole Custody Reporting, please contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Bureau of Financial Reporting and Oil Spill Remediation (OSC BFR) at (518) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/sole-custody-reporting