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DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… Wall Street’s $23.2 billion in pretax profits for the first half of 2024 were a dramatic 79.3% increase … by federal stimulus and low interest rates, annual profits for the city’s securities industry soared to record highs … to have one of the highest return-to-office rates among all industry sectors in the city. In 2022 (the most recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearXVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… by various State agencies, whose activities are accounted for in numerous funds. Such agencies are logically part of … the primary government. A primary government consists of all the organizations that make up its legal entity, … whose activities and financial transactions are accounted for in separate, independent accounting and reporting systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… November 2023. About the Program MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, … service and found only a 23% increase in service across all branches. Of the 271 trains added, only 153 trains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program the nations largest program helping households obtain food would increase costs to state governments limit eligibility and reduce the value of future benefits according to a new report by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodOpinion 2007-6
… receives a one-time payment of a specific amount for performing additional duties as “acting chief” for a period of one year, the police chief is entitled to a … rendered by such employee; other compensation shall mean all other forms of benefits which are credited to employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 91-45
… (remedies available to town board to enforce agreement for highway repairs and improvements) TOWN BOARD -- Power and … (remedies to enforce agreement with highway superintendent for repair and improvement of town highways) HIGHWAY LAW, … may construct storm sewers, drains and the like for highway drainage purposes (see e.g., 12 Opns St Comp, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45XII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… should, where practicable, use purchase orders to make all purchases. The purchase order authorizes the vendor to … a Business Unit receives a paper invoice from a vendor for goods or services provided based on a purchase order, the … in the Invoice Lines and Distribution Lines sections. For example, Business Units can: Copy purchasing information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-orderSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … Affairs (Division) as high risk due to substantial charges for car rentals. The total costs associated with these travel … $118,843. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the two travel cards selected for audit were documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 23, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $215,255 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board does not … the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … and school districts. Key Recommendations Ensure that all project agreements contain a recapture clause that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $530,523 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District’s … three years because the Board has not adequately budgeted for expenditures. Specifically, the District’s fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… the District’s computer system was adequately safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $2.5 million Key Findings The … The District did not enter into written agreements with all professional service providers. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The surrogate court clerk’s records could not verify that all court-ordered deposits had been properly received and … though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three years. Town of Tuxedo – Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… unassigned fund balance has exceeded the statutory maximum for the past three fiscal years. The district also has three … County) Fuel purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for legitimate district purposes. However, district officials … did not complete the required tax exemption forms or file for proper refunds. Stockbridge Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsExamination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our … is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … $22,651.32, $26,556.12 and $6,007.79 in travel expenses for calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesFuel Purchases
… the correct type of fuel, paying the proper amount for the fuel purchased, receiving the correct amount of fuel, … unleaded regular gas to the two subsidiaries that account for most of its fuel purchases. In addition, the Authority … we found the Authority purchased the correct type of fuel for buses, it spent approximately $11,000 more than necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. … 1,300 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $29 … unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by amounts ranging from $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to May 23, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $10 million. … expenditure estimates that are realistic and based upon all information available at the time the budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s payroll process for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. … four Board members. The Town’s general fund expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year totaled $3,035,009, of which $1,574,274 were for payroll-related expenditures. Key Findings The Secretary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201