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MTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… pressure on fares and tolls, and while the MTA should look for opportunities for savings, deep cuts could affect the future reliability of … the MTA close projected gaps in its operating budget for calendar years 2015 through 2017, leaving a manageable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… $6,000 in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by … a total of $22,000 in misused funds, questionable spending and missing cash. Joseph Smegelsky Jr., was charged in July … in the third degree, a class D felony, by the State Police and Oswego County District Attorney based upon DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is … request to our Records Access Officer. Email: FOIL@osc.ny.gov Mail: Records Access Office Communications, 15th floor … and a telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, even if the request is made electronically or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … Clarence Public Library – Audit of Claims (Erie County) The board did not audit and approve claims prior to … invoices and provides them to the library’s senior clerk, who then prepares checks. Checks require two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of … circumstances when a referendum is authorized or required in a town park district on a project to be financed by the issuance of obligations. The courts in this State have consistently held that a municipality may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Some elected and appointed officials may participate in a time-keeping system … are a retiree of NYSLRS or another New York State public retirement system; They are a Tier 1 member; or They are an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and wage payments were disbursed without authorization. For four of nine employees that had separation payments, … officials should have established written procedures for granting, changing, or disabling network user accounts. … Therapists did not always document complete information for Medicaid-eligible services. As a result, the district did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable … the agency suspended all on-site recertification reviews. These reviews are unannounced inspections of safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Financial Oversight of the … title of special assistant to the president. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections The county’s parks and recreation … reports reviewed were inaccurate. Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (Erie County) The town’s leave records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… once auditors informed officials of this risk, the school business manager promptly filed accurate aid applications … law which requires the clerk to deposit fees within three business days after total collections exceed $250. The clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is updated regularly and … (1,396), Fire Department (17,095), Administration for Children’s Services (6,455), Department of Health and … a reported decline of at least 50% of tracked services. For example, the Law Department saw the number of cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County Industrial Development Agency (RCIDA) – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74) Officials did not ensure all … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … payments. Officials also paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , … for department officials’ review. Child Protective Services (2013-MS-5) None of the eight counties audited use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service Sales and Salvage Facilities 2016S71
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget is relying on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… Section 110 also requires the designee be identified in writing and filed with the Comptroller. Agencies are … due on or before June 30, 2023 . For this certification, in addition to certifying the internal controls over the … designation process, agencies (including customers of the Business Service Center) should also assess controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all … their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … of $2.5 million from employee participation in an early retirement incentive are included in the proposed budget. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over … The Endwell Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/endwell-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-277DiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… Oneida County, is conducting necessary background checks and fingerprinting of employees prior to allowing them to … their students,” said DiNapoli. “By following the law and not allowing new employees to work in schools until they … involve direct contact with students must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check. The law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-district