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Brownfield Cleanup Program
… of contaminated properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when or how the properties … in addition to certifying cleanup completion and planning for any further site management needs. To track and expedite … including schedules in approved work plans, is cause for DEC to terminate the Agreement. As of October 12, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… reforms.” The Comptroller also estimates that profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … member firms, the traditional measure of profitability for the securities industry, did not exceed $13.5 billion in … number of large firms announced reductions in cash bonuses for 2011 (with several firms reporting reductions in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… state has failed to spend the money New Yorkers have given for worthy or lifesaving causes.” In 2014, DiNapoli released … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … Fund. Auditors revealed DOH has received $108,225 for the Autism Awareness Fund since 2005 and disbursed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… Local officials will increasingly need to assess the need for additional climate actions, plan for these higher costs, and communicate these challenges to … or other aid from state and federal sources accounting for the remainder. Of the respondents, 77 reported that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsOpinion 90-18
… to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. … provides, with certain exceptions, that: ... all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of more than seven … furnishing the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided by this section .... …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, while department officials made CCAP payments for eligible families within required timeframes, they … officials did not properly procure, monitor or account for fuel. Specifically, the highway superintendent and town … not secure access to the fuel pumps or maintain records for fuel usage or inventory. Because officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, and … development, and delays can have long term consequences for their academic futures,” DiNapoli said. “Too many … and has taken several steps to improve service delivery for students entitled to these essential special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themCapital Asset Management
… mission of delivering a broad scope of critical services for State agencies, the Office of General Services (Office) provides essential support services for the operation of State government. Under Chapter 405 of the Laws of 1981, the State is responsible for establishing and maintaining custody of a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… million reviewed, town officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. As a result, the board did … inventory records. The superintendent was responsible for maintaining these records but was unfamiliar with the … a total cost of approximately $93,000 that were selected for review - four laptop computers with a purchase cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 90-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Solid Waste Facility (validity of installment purchase contract to finance recycling center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60Opinion 88-14
… 2222, 2223, 2224: Unclaimed property held by a sheriff for a county prisoner should be placed in the county's trust and agency fund for six years, subject to claim, and then transferred to the … belonging to another person may apply to the Supreme Court for an order declaring the property abandoned and directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14LaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through December 13, 2013. … approximately 15,700 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 were approximately $5.3 million. Key Findings The District inappropriately paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127McConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… the oversight of financial operations of the District for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … of Commissioners. Its general fund budget totaled $103,730 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings Complete accounting … were paid. Key Recommendations Maintain accounting records for all bank accounts, reconcile accounts monthly and file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… the District’s claims audit process and payroll procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … 5,600 residents within the Town. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $2.47 million. Key Findings … did not provide documentation showing Board approval for the 2013 salary and wage increases for six employees, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49Clyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Clyde Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of … The Treasurer does not perform formal bank reconciliations for the general checking account and other bank accounts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… with the District’s procurement policy and applicable laws for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. … governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, is a not-for-profit organization composed of five fire companies. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… fund balance and reserve fund levels were reasonable for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 575 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $12.1 … unrestricted fund balance as a financing source each year for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 budgets, but the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248EDSS - Create Users and Assign Roles
… Your User ID and password is intended strictly for individual use. Never allow other users to log into the … role. To make a user an authorizer, select the box for “Government Authorizer” on the “Add User” page. Assigning … EDSS Submitter - Submit Information and documents to OSC for review. EDSS Submitter Contract - Allows a user to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-create-users-and-assign-rolesReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… that referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Referees deposited surplus funds late … of the 10 sales sampled and the Reports of Sale were late for two of these 10 sales. Reports of Sale for 9 of the 10 sampled foreclosures with surplus deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followBohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… the District’s purchasing procedures and employee overtime for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Expenditures for 2016 totaled approximately $3 million. Key Findings … appointed specific vendors to provide goods and services for the year, without obtaining competition. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158