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DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… oversight of governments use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems: Artificial intelligence has the potential to … and delivers services. New York state agencies have used AI companions to help seniors combat social isolation, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… share of federal receipts – an estimated 87 percent in SFY 2026 – supports health and human services programs. Federal … Disbursements in New York State Budget by Function, SFY 2026 Note: Figures are as projected in January 2025 Source: NYS Division of the Budget, FY 2026 NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan The FY 2026 NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsMarch 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… that every county and the City of New York shall establish a handicapped parking education program for the purpose of … implementing a disability awareness program for local law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the disability awareness … as revenue in account code A2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail, and expenditures of these funds will be recorded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programSt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… action to modify the County’s financial management strategies based on actual performance and economic events. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46Emergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… NG911 capabilities such as sending text, picture and video messages to 911. 1 Voice over Internet protocol … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Financial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the … trust in this clerk enabled her to steal and steal again,” DiNapoli said. “Blind trust in a colleague doesn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… treatment and to meet clients’ individual needs through specialized services. OASAS enters into agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… 2019. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to recover these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Company’s financial … which provides fire protection to the Town of Newfane in Niagara County. The Company is governed by a 13-member … accurate, and timely accounting records. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and financial reports and present them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… capital reserve totaling $227,122. The Secretary-Treasurer does not maintain accounting records for each reserve fund as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… to repay the debt issued to finance construction is based on contingencies such as the sale of the two existing fire stations, continuation of … of the existing firehouses and increased fundraising plans do not happen as planned. Develop comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Fire Company controls over financial … current Treasurer ensured that there were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… in partnership with the New York State Police. The case is being prosecuted by the Chemung County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftExamination of Official Station Designation
… 2013 and 2014. Background According to the State’s travel rules and regulations, travel between an employee’s residence … 2014 was not made in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations and not in the best interest of the … of the State in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations. Ensure the Department’s travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… were weaknesses in the Department’s oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities ( reporting and facility registration, as … follow up on the licensing status of the Petroleum Bulk Storage facilities identified as potentially misclassified. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… Erickson, a 14-year village employee, pleaded guilty to grand larceny, false filing and official misconduct. She is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… the Clerk. Internal controls over the issuance of parking tickets were not established to provide reasonable assurance that all tickets were accounted for. Procedures for the collection and … requiring City police and MTA officers to issue parking tickets in a sequential order and maintain copies of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012m