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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Colonie , Village of Frankfort , Gloversville Public Library , Town of Great … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Colonie Village of Frankfort Gloversville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3Opinion 94-4
… of the officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim may be executed by a signature stamp affixed with the … that, with certain exceptions not applicable here, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher … by the officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim" that he or she approves the claim and that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Today's conviction is evidence of our steadfast commitment to rooting out and … during her lifetime. The Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund is administered by the city of Buffalo and is not part of the New York State and Local Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… exceed 50 percent of the area’s median family income. In New York City, this includes all of HUD’s NY Metro Fair … Development (HPD). Other funds are paid directly to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The HPD HCV program … source of direct federal funding in FY 2025. As of the FY 2026 preliminary budget, the City anticipates receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersEagle Mills Fire District No. 1 – Records and Reports (2025M-136)
… Did the Eagle Mills Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitor financial activity, … annual audits. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire commissioners must monitor financial activity to … year 2025 totaled $514,743. Audit Summary While our review of the accounting records did not observe any significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/10/eagle-mills-fire-district-no-1-records-and-reports-2025m-136Shoreham-Wading River Central School District – Capital Assets (2025M-23)
… District (District) officials properly record and account for capital assets? Audit Period July 1, 2022 through April … District officials did not properly record and account for all of the District’s capital assets. As a result, the … did not have a specific person who was responsible for tracking capital assets and ensuring that capital asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/08/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-23Steuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)
… Audit Area A key measure of a county’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for county officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/31/steuben-county-financial-management-2025m-127State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to the board for audit, as required. Onondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (S9-23-8) SHP training … not complete the annual SHP training. Town of Southold – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Genesee Valley Board … restricted funds that could have been refunded to school districts and overfunded two reserves totaling $1.9 … not adopt a written reserve fund policy. Ogdensburg City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-52) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… result, the district had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network. In addition to sensitive IT … disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 2021 to July 2023. Officials also did not develop written procedures for adding, modifying or disabling nonstudent network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsRefunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… file, NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the entire refund can be paid to the member or whether a portion must be distributed to the ex-spouse. As a rule, if the DRO is silent on the issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… of Science degree. She resides in Niskayuna. Her salary is $152,000. Whinnery first joined the State Comptroller’s … and Director of Member and Employer Services. She is leading the multi-year, multi-million dollar effort to replace the current member benefit system. She is known for her broad depth of knowledge of complex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffDivorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… in the form of a domestic relations order (DRO), which is a legal document that gives us specific instructions on … have to use the template, but because the review process is simplified for submissions using the DRO template, we can … our review faster if you use it. If you are divorced, it is especially important to review your beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorceDivorce – State Police Plan
… in the form of a domestic relations order (DRO), which is a legal document that gives us specific instructions on … have to use the template, but because the review process is simplified for all submissions using the DRO template, we … our review faster if you use it. If you are divorced, it is especially important to review your beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceDiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015
… agencies should scrutinize their management practices and see what changes can be made to reduce their reliance on overtime.” The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and the Division of State Police … that same period, the number of state agency employees declined by more than eight percent to 251,829. Three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , … Western New York Maritime Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … The district’s check signature policy permits any one of the board president, district clerk or district treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… which operates the Essex County Fair. The Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and … worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the Willsboro Fire District Treasurer, as well as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… students received State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards, totaling $719 million. New York State also … scholarships totaling $126.5 million. The New York State TAP provides grant awards to eligible New York residents for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… through December 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a population of 80,317. The County is governed by a 21-member Legislature. The Chairman of the Legislature is the County’s chief executive officer; however, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123City of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … for the City to borrow for operating expenses, as offered in one preliminary budget option. The budget option with the … Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2017. Key Recommendations Be mindful of the constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20