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Oversight of Dam Safety
… potential for deadly dam failures grows. Dam failures not only pose risks to public safety, but they can also cause … or natural resources. Most of these requirements apply only to dams or other structures that impound waters and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The budgets adopted by the board underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures. In addition, officials appropriated fund balance to balance … did not include an action ordering the deposit of $6,867 with the treasurer during 2017. Town of West Seneca – Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-5
Concerning a town board resolution establishing a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least five years of town service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Federal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… working in New York, and is likely to decrease in 2025 as a result of federal actions to downsize the federal … 1 On July 7, 2025, the President extended the hiring freeze of most federal civilian positions through October 15, … Public Safety in Federal Hiring , July 7, 2025; and Hiring Freeze , January 20, 2025. 3 Office of Personnel Management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… stress. The Town of Centerville in Allegany County was the only one in the highest-ranking designation of “significant … stress grew slightly, less than 1% were designated, second only to counties. The number of cities and villages in stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… in the creation of new jobs and opportunities. The Upper Manhattan economy is rooted in a long history of … here,” said New York State Assemblyman Herman D. Farrell, Jr. “I hope that, having made their homes here, local … of disruption and displacement,” said George Fernandez, Jr., chairman of Manhattan’s Community Board 12. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … Cattaraugus County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws which stipulate that a Board of Trustees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialLivingston County Probation Department – Financial Operations (2016M-404)
… period January 1, 2014 through April 28, 2016. Background Livingston County is located in central New York and has a … by the Board of Supervisors, which comprises 17 elected Livingston County Town Supervisors. The Livingston County Probation Department assists in reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/04/livingston-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2016m-404Divorce – New Career Plan
… after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… or equipping certain facilities, thereby promoting job opportunities and the health, general prosperity and economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalWashington County Sheriff’s Department Civil Office – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-288)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff Department’s internal controls over cash receipts for … of which approximately $1.1 million was to finance the Sheriff Department’s operations. Key Finding Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/10/washington-county-sheriffs-department-civil-office-internal-controls-over-cashCity of Watervliet – Financial Condition (2017M-230)
… appropriate action to maintain the City’s fiscal stability for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. … elected three-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the general fund, water fund and sewer fund for 2017 totaled approximately $16 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/09/city-watervliet-financial-condition-2017m-230State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, and the Governor and Legislature … fiscal year, there are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's … potential of these dollars. This money should be used to fix our aging infrastructure or pay for other one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, and the Governor and Legislature … fiscal year, there are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's … potential of these dollars. This money should be used to fix our aging infrastructure or pay for other one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsAllegany Engine Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-176)
… and approve all payments and to audit the Treasurer’s books at least annually. Provide written monthly and annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/allegany-engine-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-176Clark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $67,000 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … District funds, which is not authorized by GML. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Barnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the … County. The Department, which is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, is affiliated with the Barnard Fire District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, … Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). Background Our initial … in our original audit. The Department has implemented the one recommendation contained in our original audit report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followBellmore-Merrick Central High School District – Financial Condition (2016M-341)
… the following elementary school districts: Bellmore Union Free School District (UFSD), North Bellmore UFSD, Merrick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district-financial-condition-2016mJamestown City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-120)
… City School District is located in the City of Jamestown and Towns of Busti, Carroll, Ellicott and Kiantone in Chautauqua County. and has a population of … reducing the reliance on fund balance, reserves and other one-time financing sources. Develop and adopt a fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/jamestown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-120