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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… also been developed and used by other entities, including: NYC.gov estimates based on ACS data and the SPM framework, … use ACS data and SPM concepts (with similar results to NYC.gov rates). 9 The Self-Sufficiency Standard (SSS) that … Federal State NYC/Local Total Medicaid $48.1 $27.7 $8.0 $83.8 SNAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-27) Nourish NY, jointly administered by the Department of Agriculture and … of Social Services: Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-Up) (2024-F-38) The New … shelters. In February 2011, DHS contracted with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC), a city-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPlymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s oversight of financial activity for … year totaled $145,078. Key Findings The Board does not have policies and procedures for cash receipts. The Board … a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not conduct an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments ("Model Code"”) be adopted by … York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its … awarding professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsMiller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s check signing procedures for the period July 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… for 2013 totaled $222,263. Key Findings The Treasurer does not prepare and present detailed financial reports to the Board. The Board does not perform an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Board does not properly audit all claims. The Board has not adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… funds and other restricted moneys. The Town Comptroller does not record reserve activity in the financial system, … accounts for certain reserves separately and in some cases does not maintain any record of the reserves. This resulted … an effective fleet management program. The Town does not have any written policies or procedures to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Procurement (Suffolk County) The library board does not audit and approve all claims prior to payment, and … service providers. Also, the purchasing policy does not provide adequate guidance for procurements which do … (Chautauqua County) The executive committee generally does not provide adequate oversight of company financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … are reasonable. The tentative budget does not include a tax overlay. The Village does not have adequate records to demonstrate the reasonableness of the revenue estimate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… October 31, 2014. Background The City of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of approximately … become delinquent. The Department does not have a process in place to determine when it is appropriate to write off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Town of Virgil – Justice Court Operations (2015M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls … The Town of Virgil is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/town-virgil-justice-court-operations-2015m-77Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund, the boiler inspection program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsLaw Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers
… from ERS to PFRS, will I go back into Tier 2? How much of my ERS time will count towards my 25 years in the PFRS special plan? If I leave employment … that has a 20 or 25 year retirement plan, does my SUNY time count toward satisfying the 20 or 25 year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officersRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate whether the … Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Red Creek, Wayne County. The Company … does not maintain a record of daily cash balances in the checking and savings accounts and cannot perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not decide if a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… and what information is needed to reprocess the voucher. In addition, agencies can review rejected bulkloaded vouchers … them of the rejection reason. The voucher will appear in the worklist of the voucher originator, and the voucher … and what information is needed to reprocess the voucher. In addition, agencies can review denied online vouchers on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ (Division) selected core … effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems