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Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… BOCES’ capital asset records were not complete or accurate to ensure that assets were accounted for and protected from … with our recommendations and indicated that they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103DiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… seven villages and three cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2018. DiNapoli evaluated all non-calendar … officials are encouraged to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the future. This system is designed to help keep local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdTown of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… knowledge. The equipment was shipped to the Town’s former video supply contractor. The Supervisor and we were unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that … Under NYRA’s current franchise agreement, a percentage of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes and supported. Key Findings … The Board did not ensure that all cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes or supported. Of the $3.6 … and the Chief’s vacation to a clothing-optional resort in Jamaica with his spouse, Secretary to the Board. $7,239 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Oversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… that makes use of two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits were issued. Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (Dutchess County) The board … mandated financial oversight training or ensure proper accounting records were maintained. The board did not make … property taxes that will be owed to local governments and school districts for properties that the city owns outside of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven categories … When confinement is ordered, 16- and 17-year-olds are now housed in specialized youth facilities operated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public funds by pocketing parking permit fees; code enforcement … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … planning requirements. The requirements outlined in the law and regulations apply to public schools and districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to … 23 projects we sampled had 2,517 employees and anticipated hiring an additional 4,559 FTEs within 3 years of project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too much money was moved with too little scrutiny while Mr. Snow … he was actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his expenses. DiNapoli recommended that … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Continuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Continuity of Operations … 2017-S-33 ). About the Program The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York, … government groups that had spent decades fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… limit on Family Assistance, children living apart from adult relatives and certain other individuals. FA is largely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… courts have broad jurisdiction and hear both civil and criminal matters. 1 Justice courts hear civil, criminal, … to permissive referendum. (New York State Village Law Section 3-301[2][a]) The local law or resolution can only … a single court may be initiated by one of the following: Petition of Registered Voters Must be addressed to each town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … fiscal stress” include Amsterdam (Montgomery County), Long Beach (Nassau County) and Yonkers (Westchester County). … with a calendar-year fiscal year, which includes all counties, towns, the majority of cities and a few villages. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… and authorized by State law,” DiNapoli said. “It is encouraging that New York state and its local … public funding to address lead service line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor Hochul earlier … funds. According to the city, as part of the financing, it would issue bonds at no interest for nearly $3.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalSole Custody Reporting
… Fall Conference Reporting on Bank Accounts Presentation: Video (mp4) Presentation (PDF) User Manual Training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/sole-custody-reporting