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Fulton Public Library – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-269)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Library officials … fines. A privately contracted payroll vendor has access to the Library’s bank account to withdraw funds for payroll and fees. The Board does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/23/fulton-public-library-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-269Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported … responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus … they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials indicated they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followPreferred Source Contracting
… over $50,000, and for maintaining, on behalf of the New York State Procurement Council (Procurement Council), a … circumvented the competitive process. We found one private printing company, which partnered with a NYSID member agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… metal can be a valuable commodity and the public rightly should have expected these employees weren’t pocketing the … will not be tolerated," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to partner with Attorney General … some point prior to 2010, he had the idea that rather than take both the bulk metal and scrap metal to Rensselaer Iron, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection … counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeNew York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, the highest level ever recorded, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is experiencing its largest and longest job … New York City employment reached 455 million jobs in 2018 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… to assess internal controls over the management of Library resources for the period July 1, 2011 through September 30, … Wyandanch Public Library Oversight of Library Resources 2013M399 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… in New York were registered nurses, elementary and middle school teachers, and secretaries and administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley … across the state and country to protect the New York state pension system from fraud.” Williams said, “Concealing the … case. Ms. Chatley deceitfully manipulated the New York pension system by using her deceased mother’s pension to fill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDebt Issuance Approval Policy Statement & Guidelines
Many public benefit corporations (including public authorities) and certain local governments must obtain the approval of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/debt-policy-statement-and-guidelines.pdfOpinion 89-10
… fees, all actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals and lodging and all necessary tuition fees incurred in … for estimated expenditures for registration fees, travel, meals, lodging and tuition fees. If an advance is provided, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Local Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven … tax collections reached nearly $5.7 billion, an increase of $529 million, according to a report released today by New … keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… Power Authority (NYPA) on the open market and 50 percent from its own hydropower. RNY power is then officially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followOpinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … system, and they will be charged accordingly. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for our successful partnership … depend on their pension for a secure retirement," said Attorney General Schneiderman . "Comptroller DiNapoli and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionOpinion 92-46
… The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center need … by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should … by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be used at a village youth center should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
Determine if Board District officials effectively monitor the Districts financial condition by ensuring that budget estimates and fund balance are reasonable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Opinion 91-32
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … a public benefit corporation. The county, however, is precluded by this prohibition from reimbursing property … vehicle for granting damages to an injured party where an entry [sic] cloaked with the powers of eminent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to Cortland County DA Perfetti for … which he has already paid $125,000, and faces a potential state prison term at his sentencing, which is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… includes temporarily pausing new interviews of student visa applicants for review of their social media accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-ny