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Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… including the expanded Child Tax Credit, universally free school meals, and higher Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … a new federal food program for low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed in the summer. … . 11 Ibid. 12 Public Law Number 118-42, H.R.4366 - Consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, serving about 370,000 students each year. … reimburses hospitals for services. A recipient’s status in a hospital – inpatient versus outpatient – affects … care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored throughout treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… of the largest providers of supportive housing services in the State, providing both multiple and single-occupancy apartments in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. ICL is … and charged its personal service costs to the contract in an appropriate manner. However, we also determined that: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… be identified by payee. The court clerks did not return unclaimed exonerated bail totaling $16,287 to the known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) – Employee Benefit … reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. As of Dec. 31, 2021, the administrator had not returned $83,068 … available for BOCES’ use. Officials were not aware of the unreturned funds until auditors notified them in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Executive Director Jan Hoffman was sentenced yesterday for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA … S. Mills, the HUD Inspector General, and the State Police for partnering with my office to hold them accountable for their crimes.” “The defendants took advantage of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an alltime high at more than $924 million up 87 from 2020 covering roughly 1995 million overtime hours worked or an increase of 43 according to a report released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $24,239 that they should have. Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Dutchess County) District officials did not ensure all employee payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, monitored, … the board did not provide adequate oversight, segregate payroll duties or develop compensating controls or develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCanaseraga Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2014M-57)
… 2014. Background The Canaseraga Central School District is located in the Towns of Almond, Birdsall, Burns and Grove … Steuben County. It enrolls approximately 235 students and is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education. The … to verify the amount collected and deposited each day is accurate. … Canaseraga Central School District Cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/canaseraga-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2014m-57Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… Key Findings The former Supervisor did not ensure all cash in his custody was properly collected and disbursed. … not provide oversight of the bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, including online banking. The Town … Properly collect, disburse and maintain custody of all Town funds. Provide proper oversight of the bookkeeper. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department (Department) … ability to make informed financial decisions and increased the risk that errors or irregularities could occur. The … did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mVillage of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (2014M-227)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s … 31, 2014. Background The Village of Bainbridge is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations in the general, water and sewer funds for the 2014-15 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bainbridge-financial-operations-2014m-227Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… and did not file required reports with the Board, the State Comptroller’s Office and the Internal Revenue Service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… $1 million. Key Findings The Board failed to develop clear and adequate policies and procedures or ensure that existing policies and procedures were followed. The former Director hired an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly paid part-time … not: Ensure employment agreements were pre-approved; 128 of the agreements we reviewed were approved by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollWest Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2023M-10)
… accurately recorded, had adequate supporting documentation and were for Association purposes. Key Findings The Board did … accurately recorded, had adequate supporting documentation and were for Association purposes. As a result, the … itemized invoice or receipt (or other such documentation) and a documented, specific Association purpose. Five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/06/02/west-webster-volunteer-firemens-association-inc-cashFishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) effectively managed the Fishers Fire … taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. As of December 31, 2020, the unassigned fund balance increased … action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128State Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… the 2024 proxy season, three portfolio companies agreed to publicly disclose their political spending while proposals … levels of support from outside shareholders. Corporations face legal, reputational, and financial risks when making … important this year with the heightened risks companies face from political spending.” New Requests In 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… to ensure state agencies process contracts and payments for nonprofits on time, so they can carry out the work on … sectors. Statewide, three industry sectors accounted for 78.9% of nonprofits and 89.3% of nonprofit jobs in 2022. … Since 2017 Although New York ranks among the highest for nonprofit establishments and employment, both numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… The Times Union published an op ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union