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Cayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/cayuga-county-2024-CT-5.pdfLivingston County Court and Trust (2022-C&T-4)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through June 17, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/livingston-county-2022-ct-4.pdfSchoharie County Court and Trust (2022-C&T-3)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through April 20, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/schoharie-county-2022-ct-3.pdfWayne County Court and Trust (2022-C&T-1)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through October 31, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/wayne-county-2022-ct-1.pdfLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli No one likes to think they may become permanently disabled, but the truth is that a disabling condition can happen to anyone at any time. If you become disabled, and cannot perform the duties of your position, it will be important for you to learn about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, … Operation Integrity partnership, Comptroller DiNapoli and I will keep working to protect taxpayer dollars, root out … to collect his pension benefits for over four years. Today, Kanas was sentenced for stealing pension benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. and Village of Croton-on-Hudson … to its safety," said Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. "Rooting out corruption takes … funds." "I want to thank Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino and the Investigations Division Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… to the correct individuals within organizations in a timely manner. The collected contact information is used … to find a specific contact. Sorting - The list is sorted by Last Name by default. The other available search option is … checkbox to use Municipal postal address. Deselect to add a different mailing address. Save: Save any changes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York's landmark bottle bill motivated New Yorkers to recycle more and protect … New York's Returnable Container Act, known as the "bottle bill," was enacted in 1982 to reduce litter, ease the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billOversight of Campus Foundations
… activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The audit covers the period July 1, 2013 … efforts, real property management, or other activities and functions that are not specifically vested with the campus. Generally, foundations receive and manage donations and make these resources available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsProtection of Child Performers
… the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and NYCRR. The Law and NYCRR establish … performers. The Department has used its Child Performers Registration System database (System) to maintain permit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersSyracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… Did Syracuse City School District District officials adequately manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… balance. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed … appropriated fund balance of $216,780 that was not needed to fund operations which contributed to the accumulation of surplus fund balance. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … nation,” DiNapoli said. “Now that the federal continuous coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the justice court’s accounting and reporting of financial activity are not adequate. The village justice did not … the state Justice Court Fund on time. Village of Perry – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Village officials do … by the village’s water system, as measured by master meter readings, with the water billed to customers. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Resources for Local Officials
… and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds … Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages NYSLRS Employer Web Portal - Financial Statements and Supplementary Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… resolve old outstanding items and resolve the five items on the March 2014 reconciliation. Periodically review some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… of Ghent and Claverack in Columbia County. The Company is governed by an elected three-member Board of Trustees. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – Reserves and Fund Balance (2015M-336)
… million when there is currently no authority to reserve funds for this purpose and District officials could not … may be excessively funded. Key Recommendations Ensure that funds in unauthorized reserves are properly classified as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-reserves-and-fund-balance-2015mTown of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… the audit period had not been deposited into a Court bank account. The Justices did not provide adequate oversight … and did not compare manual cash receipt records to the bank deposits. Accurate and complete bail records were not maintained and bank reconciliations and accountability analyses were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208