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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The budgets adopted by the board underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures. In addition, officials … the board’s decisions regarding appropriate fund balance and reserve fund levels. As a result, more taxes may have … to fund the town’s operations. Yates County – Court and Trust Funds The treasurer delayed turning over $44,940 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. City of … including $191,253 in potential overpayments. As a result, the city paid employees for time they did not work or accrue. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Department of Buildings Meets Critical Goals but Lags on Lower Priority Issues
… review milestones. For jobs submitted through its public portal, in 2025, the department completed its first plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-nyc-department-buildings-meets-critical-goals-lags-lower-priority-issuesArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… policy that defines the responsibility, frequency, scope, storage location(s) and specific method(s) for backups; … State Comptroller’s publication entitled Local Government Management Guide: Information Technology Contingency Planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… and ethical leadership. Generally, governing boards do not design internal controls or develop the written … to recommend and implement procedures to help inform staff how to achieve objectives set forth in policies. Some local … knowledgeable about or feel comfortable discussing IT. As you will note after reviewing the IT Governance Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsTown of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… policies and procedures for enforcing unresolved traffic tickets. Key Recommendations Investigate the missing … written policies and procedures to ensure that traffic tickets unresolved after 60 days are enforced by being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc’s … were followed. The audit included eight recommendations to help the Board and Company officials monitor and improve the Company’s financial operations, and to help the Board provide adequate oversight of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fTown of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… Vehicle (DMV) reporting errors and tickets eligible for referral to DMV’s Scofflaw Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such … Spending (2012-S-152) Auditors found the authority does not have policies to determine the appropriateness and … of the agreements on to the prescription drug program run by the Department of Civil Service. Auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases … case tracking at the New York City Commission on Human Rights left too many people waiting too long. The … resolution they deserve.” CCHR enforces New York City’s Human Rights Law and investigates allegations of housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released today by New York State … DiNapoli. The initial audit found the state was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… ability to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug … when they entered facilities or that staff were up to date on the training required to be authorized to restrain youth. Admission assessments and screenings are vital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … Much of this amount may be unrecoverable due to New York State’s 3-year statute of limitations. Department of … from the Medicaid program and referred two to the New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the City of Dunkirk Fiscal … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10Town of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 8,700. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139Village of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)
… our recommendations in the audit report Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145), released in March … did not effectively manage the financial operations of the water fund, establish adequate reserves or develop long-term … effectively manage the financial operations of the water fund, establish adequate reserves and develop long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-fStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… such as licensed master plumbers. DOT’s Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control (Bureau) is … The Bureau comprises two offices. The Office of Permit Management (Permit Office) provides customer service for all applicants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” … extent to which the seventh school, Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo, underreported because it used an … and reporting methodology. Findings include: East High School in Rochester reported 256 VADIR incidents, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… With stronger monitoring and coordination, New York can save lives and better protect people in crisis.” The … mental health resources. DiNapoli went on to state, “I thank Council Member Erik Bottcher for requesting that my … needed most. Between 2018 and 2021, the national suicide rate increased by 26% among Native Americans, 19% among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… developments with approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental … vacancies occur, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists - subject to HPD’s approval. Key Findings Vacant apartments at Clinton Towers were often not rented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development