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DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… for those localities experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years … their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop realistic long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… town officials could not determine or manage the town’s true financial condition. This also impaired the board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been released. New York City Department of Social Services – New York City Department of Homeless Services: … not implementing one. New York City Department of Small Business Services: Facilitated Programs to Assist Small … of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program (SARA Program), federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSecurity Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… Technology Governance: Security Self-Assessment Questions A fillable form is available for download and completion … service to be provided by the vendor and specific remedies if those requirements are not met? Yes No N/A … the logs? 10c Has intrusion detection been automated using modern antivirus software, a firewall(s) or a dedicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questionsDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… to bringing new resources from the State and rolling up my sleeves to fight for what we need in the Rockaway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee REAC for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… emphasize the need to understand the motivations or drivers of misuse, including social determinants, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkVillage of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-83)
… 28, 2022 – August 29, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A village board must develop realistic budgets for financial … costs that can lead to tax hikes, service cuts or a fiscal crisis. Realistic and structurally balanced … Board’s adopted budgets included underestimated revenues in the general fund and overestimated appropriations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-83State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… granting, changing, or disabling network user accounts. Johnson City Central School District – Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with state law. In addition, although the supervisor prepared and filed the 2024 annual financial report (AFR) with the Comptroller’s Office, as required by state law, the supervisor did not provide the board with complete monthly financial reports. Saranac Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Drug overdose fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York state, with opioid-related … and communities across New York, and the recent post-COVID increase in fatalities creates even more urgency that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that cash receipts are kept in an unlocked and unattended cabinet. The cabinet used to store the district’s cash … Auditors sampled 30 vendors who were paid approximately $2.2 million between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program, intended to improve cleanliness of stations … 2011, Transit’s SEO began the “Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program” (or Pilot Program) to reduce refuse in the City’s subway system … the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Progra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written bylaws to provide guidance to the treasurer for recording and reporting financial transactions. The board … written policies and procedures to provide guidance for the code enforcement function, and the former code enforcement officer did not bill for or collect all code enforcement revenues due to the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… “The financial markets remain strong, as industry sectors and companies recover and adapt to the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “We continue to seek prudent investments and manage the state pension fund to be able to withstand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cost Up to $61 Million Daily in Lost Economic Activity
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated … Long Islanders to New York City attractions such as Broadway shows, sporting events, restaurants and shopping and brings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cost-61-million-daily-lost-economic-activityBeaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-17)
… ensured that financial activities were properly recorded and reported, and that Company moneys were safeguarded. Key Findings The … activity. Treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records and reports or perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/06/15/beaver-dams-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities