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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Chester , Town of Nichols and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … receipts for certain fees collected or deposit collections in a timely manner. The board is not annually auditing the … award the correct amount of points for some activities. In addition, while district officials used competitive bids, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… Purpose To determine whether New York State Homes and Community … and decreased landlord services. Key Findings Officials have not established criteria for how long it should take to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Town officials did not adequately safeguard and account for department assets. Officials did not maintain an … of the financial records. As a result, the clerk’s bank account balance was $6,251 more than it should have been as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … balance of each fund. The treasurer could not determine how the money was spent or the amount of foreign fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… basis over the life of the bonds. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 19, 2015. “These bonds, all of which have been approved by the voters, will pay for essential … bids were as follows: Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. with a true interest cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … of authorized private repair shops across the State for routine maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… legislative passage of the NYS budget has occurred. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New … Insurance Fund [00640, 00650]) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… of his plea, Relyea paid back $20,000. He is due back in court for sentencing in December. State police said they … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Madison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyMonitoring of Construction Management
… assigned to construction projects valued at approximately $308 million. Key Findings For the five projects we audited, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DoE) students completed an Arts education … music, dance, or theater) during their stay to receive a high school diploma. SED Regulation 100 states that … the Arts education that they received was provided by 99 teachers who lacked the required Arts education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… track foremen) who worked an excessive amount of overtime (from 18 to 24 hours in one day) on two separate occasions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… New York state collected just over $12 billion in taxes during the first two months of the 2016-17 state … the year." Spending through May 31 included $4.3 billion in local assistance grants for public schools – an increase … billion pension payment made this year that was paid later in the year last year. Other significant increases include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 10 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and … of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to 6 weeks in July and August. The Department contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for inspecting and testing its elevators. Annual inspections … inspections and found violations were missed or overlooked for 11 of the 12 sampled elevators. When we reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… seven regional offices that provide support services for parolees (Community Supervision), as well as a Central … facilities, 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned vehicles. Five facilities as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… . Other AUC Resources Interactive AUC Map Displays the number of AUC retail dispensaries by county and AUC revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucWest Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Company assets, such as policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… was at the highest level within the past decade, rising to $787 million, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime … increasingly high costs for overtime, New York needs to find ways to better manage costs while providing taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-million