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DiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than … 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State … have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021Canaseraga Central School District – Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2014M-57)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cafeteria cash receipts … does not routinely receive and review certain reports to facilitate the reconciliation and verification of the … the daily cafeteria sales report and bank deposit amount to the student accounts report and composition of cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/canaseraga-central-school-district-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2014m-57Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… (Board) did not adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In … former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations Properly collect, disburse … disbursements and online banking. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they have initiated or plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department (Department) officials ensured financial activities were … and reported and funds were safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did not ensure financial activities were … audit fire department Upper Jay financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mVillage of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (2014M-227)
… our audit was to review the Village’s accounting records and reports and to examine the internal controls over the water and sewer receipt process for the period June 1, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bainbridge-financial-operations-2014m-227DiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased nationally between 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number of jobs also fell by 4.1%. “Nonprofits play an important role … in our state and local economies and are an essential part of the fabric of the communities they serve, but their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… portfolio companies agreed to publicly disclose their political spending while proposals at three other companies … Ltd., requesting similar comprehensive disclosure of political spending. The agreements were reached with casino … companies are using corporate funds to influence the political process in a way which can adversely impact their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for tougher oversight of governments use of Artificial … inventory of AI systems. The law also includes protections for employees. The state has also recently updated its AI … of AI. The lack of central oversight, inadequate guidance for agencies, the absence of an AI inventory and insufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… announced the arrest of two Queens men . They were charged with allegedly defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of $120 … paying illegal kickbacks and bribes and submitting claims for services that were never provided. DiNapoli’s office had … hold them accountable. Rooting out waste, fraud and abuse is a top priority of mine. Through our audits, investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided … The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) requirements at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mWest Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2023M-10)
… audit west webster volunteer fire cash disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/06/02/west-webster-volunteer-firemens-association-inc-cashErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … audit boces erie 1 parttime temporary employee payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollFishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… not effectively manage the District’s financial condition and did not adopt realistic budgets from 2018 through 2021. … transparency. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets with reasonable estimates of revenues, appropriations and … action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect … One performer, who obtained a temporary permit which is only valid for 15 days, had 19 deposits into the trust … $25,000. However, the amount owed to most child performers is small, ranging from $1 to $100. The Comptroller's office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersVillage of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial operations for the period of August 1, 2008 through September 27, 2013. Background The … Village of Riverside Treasurers Misappropriation of Funds 2013M349 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Opinion 93-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) -- Powers … may permit such facilities to be used by residents of the district as well as members of the fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Hughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
Hughsonville Fire Company Financial Activities 2014M201
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s water system … 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. Background The Village of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and … Village of Sinclairville Water Operations 2014M362 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … County) Except for minor exceptions which we discussed with district officials, all of the claims reviewed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits