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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate documentation and the district was overbilled for fuel for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Also, … generally ensured the district’s unrestricted fund balance was within the statutory limit. However, certain reserves had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The board and district officials did not properly plan for the district’s long-term financial and capital needs … board increasing the tax levy more than $7.5 million (80%) for 2020 through 2024. Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card … former assistant using town resources. The assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… showing their approval, and pre-approval for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not take a … contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (2021-S-1) The … expenses and performs limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the contractor responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller … in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… any of the separation payment calculations before payment was made. As a result, three employees were paid $4,850 more … the district’s recalculated unrestricted fund balance was more than 5.5 percent of the ensuing year’s budget in … the annual budget, but more than 90 percent of this amount was not needed due to operating surpluses. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Opinion 2008-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (amount payable to volunteer fire company under fire protection contract); (restrictions on use of money … Is the village required to pay to the fire company any amount of the consideration paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Opinion 88-78
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … protection by town to village) -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police … several pending proposals in connection with the provision of police services in a village and a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Opinion 2006-4
… term of an “eligible letter of credit” issued as security for local government deposits and investments do not apply to … 1424, 1426, 1432). 2 As such, they do not fall within the definition of “bank” for purposes of acceptance of an … added). Thus, the 2002 amendment did not expand the definition of “eligible letter of credit” in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Addison (Steuben County) DiNapoli’s … and its contractors did not ensure that required permits were obtained and required inspections were performed throughout the project. Work associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims … officials cannot support that all goods and services were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may … $745,372. In addition, 48 claims totaling $299,716 were not properly audited by the board before payment and 226 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Administrative Hearings
… service credit, you are entitled to an administrative hearing. If you are denied a benefit, you will receive a … or request has been denied. If you wish to request a hearing, the NYSLRS Hearing Administration Bureau must … An overview of the NYSLRS Hearing Administration Bureau procedures on adjournments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million active and … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card transactions at prohibited locations, and … and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer card transaction at prohibited locations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped … years, has also been one of the fastest growing, with the number of homeless individuals rising by more than a third … an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… The losses accounted for 41% of total private sector jobs lost in the city during the pandemic. “While communities … the state were based in New York City. DiNapoli’s report found that while some of the jobs lost during the pandemic … range of COVID-19 relief options to businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) totaling nearly $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… adults with disabilities in New York. The employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 33% … recommended components including an interactive benefits calculator, automated life coaching communications, and … Employment Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-work