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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Irondequoit and Newburgh; as well as the village of Johnson City. “When seized property is missing, it can … documentation. Six law enforcement agencies (Hamburg, Johnson City, Madison County, Newburgh, Troy and Watertown) … Cherokee and two dirt bikes. Four agencies (Herkimer, Johnson City, Madison County and Newburgh) were missing 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The defendant, Jill Havens, … District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Opinion 98-11
… last day of interest-free period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§925, 925-a; … the payment of real property taxes falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the penalty-free period is automatically … timely, when the last day of the penalty-free period is a Sunday. For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… cash-flow deficiency will grow to nearly $4.6 million by Dec. 31. Cash shortfalls occur when bills must be paid before … audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account balances that were materially … books for the 2013 fiscal year were not closed as of June 2014. However, the general ledger cash balances were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued … Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsTransforming the Procurement Function
… Objective To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) took action to comply with the MTA Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs. The … To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Boardapproved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The audit covered the period January 1, … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) regarding lodging rates. For trips booked by MTA’s … the government lodging rates established by the GSA or DOS by at least $127,963. Transit paid more than the GSA … make their own lodging arrangements) to request GSA or DOS lodging rates, and when unsuccessful in obtaining such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followHomeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… Purpose To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has appropriate oversight and monitoring controls … ) Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road: Management of Unexpected Delays and Events During … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR has appropriate oversight and monitoring controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… We found that the Bureau does not perform project plan reviews timely, and lacks guidelines that define a reasonable … and improve its oversight performance. Key Recommendations Take steps to develop clear criteria and goals for project … in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Take steps to improve the information technology systems used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewTown of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Clermont (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) … Did the Town of Clermont Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key … of using debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. Our review found the City’s proposed budget: Continues to rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5Scarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… 2024 – February 28, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2019 and forward to October 31, 2025, to review the timeliness of required Annual Financial Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response letter. We conducted this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… make purchases in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January … accordance with the Town’s procurement policy, statutory requirements or good business practices and stated it was an … make purchases in accordance with Town policy statutory requirements and good business practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 1176
… Agencies Department of Transportation Division of State Police Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation … through PayServ. For Employees in Payroll Pool code 50101 Dept. Cost Center Variable Year Object Code 21 365086 1A 12 50108 For Employees in all Other Payroll Pool Codes Dept. Cost Center Variable Year Object Code 21 365086 1A 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1176-2012-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unit-bargainingState Agencies Bulletin No. 995
… Affected Employees Certain salaried and hourly employees in the CSEA Operational Services Unit (BU03) in eligible … Motor Equipment Mechanic Maintenance Assistant Mechanic Auto Body Mechanic Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/995-june-2010-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unitCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed budget for the 201920 fiscal year are reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5DiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an … services as easy as possible for victims.” In both New York City and the rest of the state, close to 70% of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022