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DiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions … "Safe drinking water is a basic need and, as we learned in the wake of widespread problems in Hoosick Falls and Newburgh, the state must step up its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… districts was unfairly paid for by taxpayers not living in or receiving benefit from these water districts. The board … records or include eligible expenditures totaling $3,496 in the grant reimbursement applications. As a result, the … contracted with to act as director of finance, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate financial records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Contract Expenditures of Palladia Inc. (2020-S-5) In 2014, OASAS entered into a five-year $45.6 million … years ended June 30, 2018, auditors identified $2,508,682 in costs that did not comply with the requirements for … of Children (Follow-Up) (2021-F-6) An audit issued in March 2020 found that OCFS did not maintain adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… across New York aren’t getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides, according to an audit released … are still operating without the information they need to save lives. We owe it to New Yorkers, especially … Counties across New York arent getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateOpinion 2005-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Water Supply (service to … may enter into an agreement with a bank or trust company, in accordance with the provisions of section 99-t of the … Municipal Law, for the collection, either by payment in person or payment by electronic funds transfer, of water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Opinion 91-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) FIRE … with any city, town, village or fire district which has in its fire department an emergency rescue and first aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Opinion 98-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition … service or a combination thereof on a town-wide basis or in an ambulance district, may fix a schedule of municipal … receive those services without a fee or charge. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the imposition of user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … new funding to offset such costs. Half of New York’s Small Businesses Fear a Return to Normal Will Take Another Six Months or More The Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey has been collecting data for over six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… impact of the pandemic, jobs and businesses grew faster in the South Bronx than the rest of the borough and city. This was due in part to community-led investments through the pandemic, … 2011 to 2022, the South Bronx saw a 25% and 20% increase in jobs and businesses, respectively, led by the health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesPine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2017M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately documented, were … purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … District officials have established adequate procedures to ensure that claims are sufficiently documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/pine-bush-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2017m-171Johnsonville Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-190)
Johnsonville Fire District Claims Processing 2017M190
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/01/05/johnsonville-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-190West Seneca Fire District #1 – Purchasing (2017M-272)
… January 1, 2016 through September 1, 2017. Background The West Seneca Fire District #1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca in Erie County. The District is governed by an … West Seneca Fire District 1 Purchasing 2017M272 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/west-seneca-fire-district-1-purchasing-2017m-272Town of Bethany – Town Clerk Fees (2017M-226)
… August 14, 2017. Background The Town of Bethany is located in Genesee County and has a population of approximately … Key Findings The Clerk did not timely deposit $1,995 in collections. The Clerk did not issue duplicate receipts … as required. Key Recommendations Deposit all collections in a timely manner. Issue and retain duplicate receipts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-bethany-town-clerk-fees-2017m-226Ulster County Department of Social Services Preschool and Children and Family Services Units – Claims Processing (2017M-253)
… by a 23-member Board of Legislators, and an appointed Commissioner oversees the Department. The Department’s budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/01/26/ulster-county-department-social-services-preschool-and-children-and-familySempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
… Company is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County and provides fire protection services for … is governed by a five-member Board. Operating expenses in 2016 totaled $40,849. Key Findings The Board did not … statements were not prepared for fundraising events held in 2016 with revenues totaling $59,449. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of School Food (2015M-358)
… 28, 2015. Background The Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an … 11,700 students, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education elected by the boards of the component … DelawareChenangoMadisonOtsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services Procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/01/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurementChazy Union School District – Payroll (2015M-252)
… evaluate the accuracy of the District’s payroll payments for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $10.2 … that District officials established adequate procedures for payroll to ensure employees were accurately paid at their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/chazy-union-school-district-payroll-2015m-252Village of Speculator – Claims Auditing (2017M-25)
… in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 320. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-speculator-claims-auditing-2017m-25Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District – Professional Services (2015M-267)
… period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/brookhaven-comsewogue-union-free-school-district-professional-servicesLaFayette Central School District - Fixed Assets (2018M-073)
… or not properly tagged. The District’s inventory records of technology assets were inconsistent. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/lafayette-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2018m-073