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Town of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective internal controls over payroll for the period January 1, 2013 … The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… taken by the Trump Administration and Congress may cut health care, food assistance, infrastructure and other … in funds for public health, addiction services, and mental health programming. This loss of federal funding … transitional housing for individuals in recovery, and mental health supports. This report is the ninth issued by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesOpinion 98-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §119-o; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town may not raise town taxes within a village to generate revenues to … Whether the town may raise town taxes within the village to generate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… released six letter reports to the following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): Auburn [pdf] , Bethlehem [pdf] , … and economic welfare of the people of the State. An IDA’s Board is responsible for the IDA’s general management and … 1 Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015. Key Findings Orange’s Board acted outside of its authority when it accepted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… identified $701 million in improper Medicaid MLTC premiums on behalf of 52,397 recipients who were no longer eligible … and Medicaid paid $2.8 billion in MLTC premium payments on behalf of 51,947 recipients who received a limited number … 2010, was enacted to reduce rechargeable batteries’ impact on the environment. The Call2Recycle (C2R) rechargeable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services. Officials paid the 12 providers $388,628. In addition, required verbal or written quotes were not … identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … or correctly allocated to affected taxing jurisdictions. In fact, 52 of 115 payments were late and late fees totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… million for the general fund, $700,000 for the water fund and $1.1 million for the sewer fund. Key Findings Village … officials did not always adopt realistic budget estimates and monitor the budget, resulting in operating deficits in the Village’s three operating funds (general, water and sewer). During the period covered by our analysis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following State Government Accountability and Bureau of State Expenditures audits have been released: State … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, … bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… Twenty-two local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller … year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all counties and towns, 44 cities … tracking the trends and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… is motivated by a perception or belief about the victim’s race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, … of societal cohesion and inclusivity. 2 New York State’s Hate Crimes Act of 2000 was intended “to provide clear … rejects intolerance in all its forms. Improving the mental health of our youth and fostering healthy beliefs about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program (NYSHIP): UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (2020-S-7) … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare … identified $7,331,458 in actual and potential overpayments for services not supported by provider documentation and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … (Chenango County) The town accumulated significant fund balance in the general and highway town-wide funds … Preschool and Children and Family Services Unit – Claims Processing (2017M-253) The department established effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… trustee of the Fund, said. “Sylvester McClearn has a long and proven track record in the financial industry and … than ever, a diversity of perspectives and experiences is an essential asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… outweigh the risks.” The company agreed to the Fund’s request to post semi-annual comprehensive reports listing … that does not provide a complete picture of the company’s electoral spending. FirstEnergy is currently facing federal … are ongoing, with more agreements expected in the coming weeks. Since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… test one or two abbreviated payroll cycles over the two weeks of Agency Testing and Training. The Agency Testing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-trainingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony
… and prevent the proliferation of sexual harassment, hate speech and fake news from its platform. The company has … service to prevent election interference, fake news, hate speech, sexual harassment and violence from being posted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-congressional-testimonyCity of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has … City of Little Falls Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Willsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The Willsboro Fire Department is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… The Board needs to improve its monitoring of the management corporation to ensure School funds are used … effectively and efficiently. The Agreement between the management corporation and the School states that FREE will … reports for on average, a two-month period. The management corporation did not present the Board with bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-management