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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … found that several agreement provisions were not adhered to. In addition, the program's agreement did not include … management policy, and the superintendent did not keep up-to-date maintenance logs. City of Corning – Foreign Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2007-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authority to … FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (authority to supersede in village); (authority to establish fund for annual payments … the proceeds of the sale of unneeded village real property in a separate fund to be used over the course of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 2007-5
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … a capital reserve established for a specific improvement or specific item of equipment into another capital reserve … by counties that operated under an alternative or optional form of government on September 1, 1945; and (3) issuances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… shortages in juvenile justice centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an … when they entered facilities or that staff were up to date on the training required to be authorized to restrain youth. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that a coalition of 11 state and local Comptrollers and Treasurers is calling on the … of the planet. We also must find innovative solutions to fund the clean-energy infrastructure that no longer depends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… Borough President Antonio Reynoso about maternal health in New York State, and what can be done to save lives. The … there are stark racial and ethnic disparities. Black women in New York City are dying at six times the rate of white women, and Hispanic women are dying at three times the rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingChild Care Stabilization Grants
… put a spotlight on the critical role child care plays in supporting children, families, businesses, and the economy … is largely underpaid for skilled and valuable work. In response to the urgent need in the child care sector, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsOpen Book New York
… Officer, Comptroller DiNapoli believes New Yorkers deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency … accountability. His open data initiatives are a commitment to this belief. If you've ever wondered how much it costs to … and Per Diem Expenses Local Government Data View and download detailed revenue, spending, debt, tax limits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… Purpose The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) … System (ERS) and whether it has corrective action plans to fix deficiencies identified. Background The Metropolitan … if the ERS is functioning properly. The LIRR also does not have a corrective action plan/program to ensure defects are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… make small one-time purchases, it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be approved. This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… of capital acquisitions, some of which will require extra expenses such as wages, supplies, maintenance and insurance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Date(s) The 2014 State Police Expertise … will be available for agency use. NPAY770 – One Time Payment Report This report identifies all employees who … effective after receiving the 2014 Expertise Pay, the payment cannot be included in the compensation calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payOversight of Public Water Systems
… State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period January 1, … – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established regulations for more than 90 contaminants. SDWA allows states to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news … when it comes to both short- and long-term budgeting. By putting together sensible multi-year financial plans, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… commerce to help ensure that consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations … of weight, volume, or size are to be inspected and tested for accuracy at least annually. Such devices include gas … vehicle and grocery scales. Gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles are also subject to inspection to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsTravel Advisory No. 4
… approval. XIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields New section created to provide guidance regarding the fields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… professional services are being procured in the city's best interest and in the most prudent and economical manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… When confronted with her gambling records, which showed betting of more than $150,000 during the fraud period of 2009-2011, Russell denied betting, then explained the figures also showed winnings she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… cell phone bills, according to two audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The former … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment … Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0