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DiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… along with it? At the core of these questions is one main issue: transparency. For states to create a more … of New York state in 2020 at $186.6 billion, almost two times its general obligation and revenue-supported bond … and review and approval of privately placed debt. One of the office's key efforts to help local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School , Germantown Central School District … access to specific financial records. Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information … Girls Char School for Applied Technologies Eugenio Maria de Hostos Char School Germantown CSD Niagara Char School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a volunteer firefighter, for allegedly stealing a total … $2,300 in raffle sales. Chris Emmons’ father, Carl Emmons Sr., was also involved in running Hannibal Kartway and was a … DiNapoli’s office at the end of October 2022, Carl Emmons Sr. closed the Kartway bank account and transferred the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the “Pop-Up” increase in the member’s monthly benefit. Special Joint Allowance Some DROs require the member to … before them. This pension payment option is called the Special Joint Allowance. Unlike the joint allowance options … is only available to members with a DRO that requires its election. The Special Joint Allowance provides the member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Deerpark Town of East Hampton Village of East Hampton Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company City of Lockport Rockland County City of Troy and the Village of Victor
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Lehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Lehman) officials adequately assured that all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate … purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through … and has more than 12,000 students. Lehman maintains bank accounts for various purposes, such as tuition and fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsMorristown Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-101)
… adequate oversight of District financial operations and properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May … Area The Board is responsible for the general management and control of the District’s financial operations. This includes adopting necessary policies and procedures, ensuring collections are accurately recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/morristown-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-101North Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… mandates fiscal oversight training and are responsible for safeguarding the District’s money and ensuring it is spent prudently to provide necessary fire and emergency … generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix C includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86Ouaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations (2025M-98)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Ouaquaga Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) and membership operate the Company in accordance with its Certificate of … Did the Ouaquaga Fire Company Inc Company Board of Directors Board and membership operate the Company in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/01/23/ouaquaga-fire-company-inc-company-operations-2025m-98Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… properly manage fund balance? Audit Period July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025. We extended our audit period back to … appropriations were approximately $102 million. As of June 30, 2025, general fund surplus fund balance totaled $3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115Town of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Gorham (Town) officials properly distribute foreign fire … they need. This helps maintain the safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial role in protecting the … operations, including the allocation and distribution of FFI tax proceeds. The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Albany … School for Girls – Cash Collections (Albany County) The board and school officials did not ensure collections … were properly accounted for and deposited on time. Also, the school’s cash receipts policy was inadequate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … – Project Approval and Monitoring (Suffolk County) The board did not properly approve and monitor projects and … goals into each project’s resolution. Consequently, the board cannot determine whether the projects are meeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… The state’s Enacted Budget Financial Plan anticipates a dire … cuts that could affect essential services provided by the state, schools and local governments, according to an … and aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of services. Programs that help fund front-line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookVillage of Coxsackie – Treasurers’ Records and Reports (2025M-119)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Coxsackie (Village) Treasurer (Treasurer) maintain and … by the Board, prevent fraud or misappropriation of funds, comply with reporting requirements and maintain … oversight by the Board and taxpayers, and the protection of public funds. The Village has three operating funds: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/01/village-coxsackie-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-119DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased by 7.8%, or 1.8 … New York State agency overtime costs increased 102 in 2024 for a total of $13 billion while the number of overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023Town of New Hudson – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-34)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of New Hudson (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) … Did the Town of New Hudson Town Board Board conduct or provide for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/15/town-new-hudson-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-34Eldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
… access activity logs during our fieldwork. Understanding the Audit Area Building access controls are essential for enhancing security and enabling school … devices. 1 Each of the District’s three school buildings has a single public point of entry. Employees and staff may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1DiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… Slep and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Ronda (Brundage) Kish and Marion Brundage for … 52, was its Secretary and First Assistant Chief. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation between … Slep and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Ronda Brundage Kish and Marion Brundage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense … Warren County, the Town of Queensbury, the Town of Lake Luzerne, the state Department of Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-club