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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … recording, depositing, disbursing and reporting all the money owed to the town and/or paid to her. In addition, the … clerk and code enforcement officer failed to compare the money received for building permits with the permits actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Village of Frankfort – User Charges (2014M-117)
… Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $592,000 for the water fund, $72,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-frankfort-user-charges-2014m-117Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… images for 19 months. As a result, the Board’s ability to assess and monitor the District’s financial activity was … in a timely manner, it results in diminished transparency to the Board, taxpayers, Office of the State Comptroller … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… IT security awareness training. Review and assess the need for 292 inactive network user accounts. In addition, the … timely and periodically review network user accounts for necessity. Work with BOCES to develop a written agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more … Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State … open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… NYSOFA. The Office’s mission is to serve as an advocate and resource for both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and board and care homes. According to NYSOFA, there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama housing development were being rented in … approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Manhattan, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… was in doubt. If this project failed to move forward, it was unlikely that OGS would meet its goal of reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… , nearly 3 million New Yorkers received $655.9 million of SNAP benefits for the month and approximately $7.35 … in the fight against hunger. As reported by the Office of the State Comptroller, 11.3 percent of New York households suffered from food insecurity in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not adopt a fund balance policy and lacked a plan on how the funds will be used, there was no rationale for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… New York City’s uneven recovery will present evolving challenges over the next few years, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… IT security awareness training. Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (Schenectady County) The … or ensure the constitution was followed. As a result, the company was unable to confirm all money was recorded and … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… accurate records of cash collected and deposited or review the Treasurer’s work. The Board did not ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … Clerk The Court reported collecting approximately $636,000 in fines, fees and surcharges during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… including the purpose, funding goals, and conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment or obtain voter … do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. Auditors noted similar deficiencies in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… deposit of $6,867 with the treasurer during 2017. Town of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (Erie County) The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Capital District Transportation Authority … Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-10) CDTA did not have formal policies that outlined whether certain types … expenditures, and what documentation would be required to demonstrate that employees used due diligence to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits