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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … manner and intact. This was because library officials have not established formal policies or procedures for … of Sweden – Justice Court (Monroe County) The justices do not provide adequate oversight of court operations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays. When gift cards aren’t used for five years, their balances … with an existing store account. If the owner’s information is not known to a New York retailer, it will report the card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … the placement of a child in foster care. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed … cases, the court will likely order the Local District to supervise the placement. Most of the standards for foster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … Key Findings Over the past three years, District officials have tried to maintain the same level of programs and … tax levy as low as possible. However, they were able to do so only by continually appropriating fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the District’s financial management and examine the … $2.1 million in operating surpluses. District officials have historically funded reserves by transferring … the separation payments process. District officials do not maintain adequate supporting documentation for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine if surcharges are being properly assessed at … Background The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised … To determine if surcharges are being properly assessed at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… relief and providing targeted aid for our state's restaurants, venues, and micro-businesses. It is the … our economy needs right now. It also puts us on stable ground to avoid harmful cuts. The state and city must now use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-planTown of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Chesterfield (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, remitted and … Determine whether the Town of Chesterfield Town Town Clerk Clerk properly recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s tuition reimbursements and … no final review is performed before payment is made to the employee. The District’s written employment separation process procedures do not contain steps to verify that employees have fulfilled any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11DiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… position has deteriorated, and the cash available to pay operating costs declined from fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 to FY 2022-23, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … financial position has deteriorated and the cash available to pay operating costs declined from fiscal year FY 202021 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-174
… Purpose To revise the procedures governing OSC’s review and approval … Background Although it is not always possible for agencies to complete their required processing steps by the effective … changes in the payroll system as timely as possible. Due to the increased frequency of retroactive transactions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-174-retroactive-transactions-unified-court-system-agenciesMedicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 11 … are responsible for ensuring they do not make payments to ineligible health care providers who have been excluded or … from the Medicaid program. In addition, MCOs are required to have effective compliance programs, including full-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-followNew Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial activity … an annual stipend for mileage incurred while responding to fires but did not have statutory authority to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure that the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263City of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials adequately safeguarded … and wastewater system cybersecurity threats. Officials have not provided employees with cybersecurity awareness training. Officials do not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117Medina Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-155)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserve funds and selected … $33.8 million. Key Findings Certain reserve funds do not adhere to statutory requirements and certain reserve funds have excessive balances. The Board underestimated revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-155Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s procurement of professional services … Key Findings The purchasing policy and regulations do not provide guidance for seeking competition when … soliciting professional services. The District did not have formal written agreements with all professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesShenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… agreements (CBAs) receive longevity payments, their CBAs do not include language for longevity payments upon … Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure longevity payments for employees leaving District … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Village of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and budget … amounts needed to cover appropriations. Village officials have not developed a long-term financial plan. Key Recommendations Do not continually rely on one-time revenue sources, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than … 2021. “Mr. Johnson callously exploited his mother’s death to line his own pockets,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . … Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… Objective To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of … administers the State’s rent laws and regulations related to nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. … before an Administrative Law Judge. If owners are found to be in violation, they could face fines of at least $1,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints