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Language Access Services
… and provide equal access to government programs and services, Executive Order 26, issued on October 6, 2011, … Executive State agencies that provide direct public services to translate vital documents into the six most … based on U.S. Census data and to provide interpretation services. Executive Order 26.1, issued on March 23, 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesFare Collection
… on some holidays. LIRR tickets can be purchased in either hard copy or electronic form. One-way trips range from $1.50 … are checked before arrival and again upon departure. For hard copy non-commutation tickets, TSPs punch out part of the ticket upon inspection. Hard copy and electronic commutation tickets are visually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… absence of a special act stating otherwise, the statute states that FFI tax proceeds should be distributed to fire … years 2023 and 2024. Audit Summary Town officials did not properly distribute the 2023 and 2024 FFI tax proceeds in … to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Steuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)
… operating funds is an important financial consideration for county officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time expenditures … legally established reserve funds provides resources for both unanticipated events and other identified or planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/31/steuben-county-financial-management-2025m-127Germantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … with its written policies, and that each purchase was for a proper school district purpose. The Board delegated its … District’s claims. These two employees were responsible for examining and allowing or rejecting all accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… to 7.9%. As a result, employer tax payments grew between 26% and 160% in 2021. Until the balance in the state account … 9.9%. If New York continues to hold a negative balance on Jan. 1, 2022 and does not meet certain federal rules by Nov. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53830 at the end of 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978 and is administered by the United States Department of Housing … HUD’s tenant-based HCV program, the agency’s largest, is the federal government’s primary means of providing … that meets the requirements of the program. Eligibility is based on total annual gross income and family size. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… identity in their considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. Standard Pacific, a California-based … first U.S. corporation to include these provisions in its board nominating charter. Monster Beverage agreed to amend … As a result of the agreements, the Fund has withdrawn the board diversity proposals it filed at the two companies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … claims auditing policy contains provisions related to the appointment and duties of the claims auditor, the … did not ensure that the appointed claims auditor reported to the board on a monthly basis. Auditors reviewed a sample …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… fund appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly $6.7 million … would have operating deficits totaling $6.7 million when it actually had operating surpluses totaling $9.9 … to the court and then delivered to the county treasurer for safekeeping. Auditors identified one action totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law. The board member’s physical therapy company entered into six contracts with the district while he was a board member that resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 230 charges had one or more exceptions that could have led to potentially inappropriate card use, including … $38,000 in charges were not properly approved prior to the card being used; and approximately $12,000 in charges did not have adequate support to show what was purchased. Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … ensured credit card claims were properly supported and for appropriate purposes. Auditors tested all 22 credit card … The town's general fund balance has continued to increase for the past five years, from $898,669 to $1,459,107 (62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… documentation required by the district’s policy. Student treasurers were not always involved with maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… money up to 24 days after collection. Town of Patterson – Recycling Center Cash Receipts (Putnam County) Auditors … 44 of 76 remittances (58 percent) to the town clerk. The recycling center cash collection records were inadequate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1963
… agency instructions for processing the 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … the 2021 payment. Effective Dates The 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in … Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2021 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1963-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-ssu-interestState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (57 disbursements) totaling $542,613 and determined that 26 claims totaling $123,874 were not always adequately … supervisor’s financial records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with state law. In addition, although the supervisor prepared and filed the 2024 annual financial report (AFR) with the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as HEAP, is designed to assist income eligible households with their … the household and the presence of a household member who is under six years old, over 60 years old or permanently … gross monthly income limit for a one-person household is $3,473; the limit increases with household size up to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program