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DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas … operating on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2020 and covers all counties and towns, 44 cities, and 10 … 30 total governments in a fiscal stress designation for 2020, 17 were also in some form of fiscal stress in 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not audit and approve claims prior to payment. The library’s bylaws do not address the requirement … prepares checks. Checks require two signatures prior to payment – the director and the board president. However, the … for legitimate village purposes and approved prior to payment. The clerk-treasurer receives vendor invoices from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… for the collection of parking fees at the county parking lot to maximize revenue and safeguard cash; and Ensure … points of cash collection and reporting, including parking lot and real property installment payments. In response , … of cash collection and reporting with regard to parking lot fees and real property installment payments. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… two maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementOpinion 88-78
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (additional protection by county to village); (additional … village) -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) -- Police Department (abolishment of in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78DiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Office of Unclaimed Funds OUF now returns on average over $2 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… the Authority’s efforts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and reduce customer energy bills. Governed by a 13-member Board, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingMiddlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… Middlesex Fire District (District) officials ensure the procurement of goods and services in an economical manner? … truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the procurement of goods and services were done in an economical … tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement policy adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan … the end of February. Below are the key findings for New York and the figures presenting the data, which are also available as a printable PDF . New York entities received 489,100 loans totaling $51.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Opinion 88-41
… TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) PERSONAL … proper town function. The town board may acquire property for use in conducting such programs and contract with a private organization for the presentation of such programs with town property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … May through August. However, those gains, over 686,000 jobs, represented only 35 percent of the record-breaking loss … New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New … New York City and the balance of the State spiked upward in April 2020. At that point, and in the months immediately before, the percentages of … Unemployment rates for New York State New York City and the balance of the State spiked upward in April 2020 At that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across the state, missing recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit released today by … the 247,343 DME purchased during COVID-19. DME now in storage includes CPAP/BiPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… with a focus on calendar years 2014 and 2015. Background For the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015, a … According to the World Health Organization Guidelines for Community Noise, the general population is increasingly … for a significant public health concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also outlined adverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Real Property Portfolio
… Objectives To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its … the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the … from April 2019 through June 2023. About the Program ESD’s mission is to promote a vigorous and growing state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioState Agencies Bulletin No. 980
… Payroll Bulletin No. 980 regarding the payment of Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/980-april-1-2010-salary-increase-employees-represented-public-employeesXVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… GASB Codification Section 2100 – Defining the Financial Reporting Entity Process and Document Preparation: BACKGROUND … Operating Authority MTAConstruction and Development Company Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority The Long Island Rail Road Company Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Metro-North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused … groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are … and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held accountable.” “Crimes of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority (THA) has revealed … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The actions of certain Tonawanda housing authority employees are … to this community." The authority, located in the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit apartment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authority