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DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000

… New York State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my … responsible and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” James said, “This guilty plea demonstrates the vital … to various legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000

Implementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)

… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act ( 2019-S-42 ). About the Program … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-follow

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… the following local government audits were issued. North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for 2020-21. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8

Schuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)

… County had two elected Treasurers during our audit period. Key Findings The Treasurers did not establish any procedures … As a result, there is a lack of segregation of duties. Bank reconciliations were not timely or accurately prepared … correcting entries. County officials had no record of the number of delinquent tax accounts or the total amount of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186

Dual Employment

… 31, 2012. Background UCS' mission is to promote the rule of law and to serve the public by providing just and timely resolution of all matters before the courts. UCS is comprised of several program components, including Supreme and County …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employment

DiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com

… on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. … to include five modules: State Spending includes data for major spending categories for state agencies and some authorities; Contracts includes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcom

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return

… of Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the financial world with repercussions that are ongoing. With inflation and supply chain issues continuing to impact … by investment results over a multi-year period along with numerous other actuarial assumptions, including wage …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-return

Standardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… – should indicate the departure and arrival points for travel, the date and time of departure and arrival for … necessarily incurred by the traveler in connection with the official travel, for example, conference registration fees, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-forms

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… have been issued. Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (Delaware County) The board did not make sure there weren’t prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. The board also did not adopt a code of ethics, as required by law. A commissioner had a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil

… in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for the public, the environment, and the companies involved. … for the companies. As trustee of the state pension fund, I am concerned that future liability claims may harm the … The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oil

Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts’ financial … The Caton No. 1 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in which it is located. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2380

… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2380-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2025

Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Justice Court’s financial … 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. Background The Village of Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County … Village of Oxford Justice Court Operations 2013M219 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219

City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2278

… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0

Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)

… December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with … lives. The Departments provide and manage a wide range of social welfare programs. To accomplish their missions, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1

School of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts

… whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to … whether there was fraud waste or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accounts