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Village of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… The objective of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and … was approximately $6 million. Key Findings We reviewed water and sewer billings to 53 customers and found that seven … development of long-term solutions. Key Recommendations Bill both water and sewer customers based on accurate meter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters … oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting these certified shelters and ensuring they … and Regulations. In contrast, it has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water … Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… Audit Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs Online Tool Interactive Statewide Map of Tax Breaks Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… business practices throughout the supply chain at Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond and Ralph Lauren as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… June 4, 2012. Background The Town of Otselic is located in Chenango County with a population of 1,054 residents. The … paid to the Town are recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity at some point between 2019-21, according to a report from … A household suffers from food insecurity when it cannot, at times, access adequate food for everyone in the home due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… taking immediate action when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Yates County) A former clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash shortage of … the clerk’s records as required. As a result of the audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… said. "Thanks to our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… than 8.75 percent. The Fund has gained significant value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and dedication are impressive, but nothing is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundOversight of Food Service Establishments
… of foodborne illness. This audit covers the period January 1, 2014 through April 12, 2018. About the Program The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsVillage of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… officer’s financial activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, … proper accounting and reporting of financial activities. Bank reconciliations were not documented for Justice … policies, procedures and agreements were established for online banking and did not provide sufficient oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Seymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine and evaluate the Library’s processes for … does not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily fine and fee collections or to review the waived transactions. The librarians, opening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Risk Management Planning Group
… (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker and Third Party Administrator (TPA) for North Shore Hospital (North Shore) and King Kullen Supermarket (King Kullen) policies; and (ii) followed its policies and standard industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… also need to improve their process to effectively account for extra-classroom activity fund collections and … of School Food (2015M-358) Officials obtained food pricing for participating school districts at the lowest reasonable … addition, the district did not use a competitive request for proposal process when selecting its external audit firm. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the Program According to the 2022 American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… products (e.g., milk, apples, squash) to populations in need through the state’s network of food relief … people experiencing food insecurity. A prior audit, issued in September 2023, found that both AGM and DOH needed to … products and expenses are funded by Nourish NY. Gaps in oversight create a risk that funding from Nourish NY may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality and low in cost. The time and effort spent … and money. State contracts can provide many necessities for local governments and school districts like road salt, … paid higher costs because State contracts were not used. For example: A town paid $19,866 more for diesel fuel; A town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-services