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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and reports or ensure sufficient controls were in place to prevent or detect fraud or abuse. As a result, based on … obtain the proper number of quotes for purchases subject to town policy. Richland Fire District – Board Oversight …
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
… The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 19, 2015. “These bonds, all of which have been approved by the … the Series 2015C Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds are rated AA+ Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, Aa1 by Moody’s Investors …
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)
… ). About the Program The Department is composed of a central office and 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department … The audit found the Department performed limited to no central monitoring of procurements made through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2022-23 budget, OSC would like … advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 10am on Monday, April 11, 2022. Affected …
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
… a felony, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor. At the time of his plea, he paid back $12,865 in restitution and was … Rapasadi, 57, of Canastota was one of two non-sworn civilian employees responsible for maintaining police … of his plea, Relyea paid back $20,000. He is due back in court for sentencing in December. State police said they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyMonitoring of Construction Management
… of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the … this function are supported and related. The audit covered construction management contracts that were active between … through the provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… dropping out of school and helps them develop their creativity, motivation, communication skills and leadership …
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
… and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Our … they were used for authorized purposes, and that they were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Due to … Act funds efficiently and as authorized and the funds were properly monitored …
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
… shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of the town law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… after March and September, when school aid funded with Lottery revenues are paid. The state spent $22.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… to help alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To … contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. The program’s goal is to … provide participants with the skills, training, and work opportunities necessary to succeed in employment. COMPASS …
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)
… if the City realizes revenues in 2023 similar to 2021 and 2022, could be overestimated by approximately $350,000. The … bargaining agreements will expire on December 31, 2022. When the agreements are settled, the City faces … Office of the State Comptroller City of Troy Budget Review 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… some elevators, oversees the inspection of others by contractors (non-DOB inspectors), ensures that elevators are … subject to inspections and testing by DOB or one of its contractors. Through a memorandum of understanding, DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… transportation (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) vehicles. Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in … 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned vehicles. Five facilities as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021, legalizing adult-use cannabis … revenue for counties and New York City into the same bank account in which sales tax distributions are deposited. … these funds distributed to a separate bank account should log into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucOpinion 2000-10
… loan) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-l: When a county civic center is financed both by the issuance of county … UDC providing that, in the event of the sale of the civic center, the unpaid portion of the loan will be repaid from … of a sale by a county of its ownership interest in a civic center. Your letter indicates that the civic center was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10West Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… properly recorded and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs, … Falls Association (Association), which is a separate not-for-profit corporation operated in accordance with its own …
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
… at the highest level within the past decade, rising to $787 million, according to a report by State Comptroller … was at the highest level within the past decade rising to $787 million according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The … Key Findings In 1996, the PCIDA Board established criteria for approving projects, and for evaluating and recapturing benefits from projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-management