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NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the second quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 1.16 percent for … period ending Sept. 30, 2019, with an estimated value of $215.4 billion, according to New York State Comptroller … which recently included lowering our assumed rate of return to 6.8 percent,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… Did the Colesville-Windsor Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – … 2019 and forward to November 12, 2025 to review the status of Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings. Understanding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (Herkimer … the board or file Annual Financial Reports with the Office of the State Comptroller, as required by law. The board did … the clerk-treasurers’ records, as required by law. Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (Chautauqua County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… on the city's recovery,” said Danny Pearlstein, director of communications and policy, Riders Alliance . “Just as … subway service for our immigrant community members, many of whom have no other means of transportation. We applaud Comptroller DiNapoli’s efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… and the Department of Investigation were among the 10 agencies that saw the largest decline in headcount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryTown of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justices … 1, 2016 through November 2, 2017. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a … Town of Lindley Justice Court 2017M270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Background The Town of Bombay is located in Franklin County and has a population … Town of Bombay Justice Court Operations 2015M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2021M-185), released in … purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company Incs Companys progress as of April 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures. In addition, officials appropriated fund balance to balance … However, operating surpluses occurred which resulted in an unplanned increase in fund balance. Furthermore, the … a certain capital project and was not fully transparent on the anticipated project costs. As a result, original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. City of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (Orange County) … with city collective bargaining agreements. Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (Putnam County) The … the audit period, the town’s residents paid $2.4 million of the GLWD’s costs that only benefited taxpayers within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… and technical measures that help enable the recovery of operations after an unexpected IT disruption are … unplanned IT disruption involving the corruption or loss of data or other computer resources from ransomware, hardware … personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption and could significantly reduce the resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT … governing boards fulfill their oversight responsibilities is by asking questions related to controls over IT systems … could be very expensive. It is understandable that someone with little or no IT knowledge might be apprehensive about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsVillage of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)
… June 10, 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145), released in March 2024. The audit determined that the Village Board (Board) and officials … of June 10 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Village of Cato Water Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-fTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… not properly audit claims and failed to use competition when procuring professional services, increasing the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139City of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the City of Dunkirk Fiscal … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… District Transportation Authority (CDTA): Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-10) CDTA did not have formal policies that outlined whether certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be … reasonable cost. Auditors questioned the propriety of discretionary expenditures totaling about $60,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… in the facilities rose nearly 74% from 2018 through 2022. It was during this period New York’s Raise the Age … for physical or mental health issues that youth may have when admitted, including substance abuse problems. Youth … for one youth to undergo a medical assessment, which is required to be done within seven days of admission. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… to middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … mission is to promote the construction and preservation of affordable, high-quality housing for low- and … and preservation, and ensuring sound management of the City’s affordable housing stock. In New York City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the … within NYSOFA. The Office’s mission is to serve as an advocate and resource for both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, … were in New York City. Outside of New York City, Suffolk County had the largest number of average monthly WIC … Note: WIC Expenditure Data is not available at the county level. Source: OTDA and NYSDOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistance