Search
DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations … at work done by certified elevator inspectors who worked for companies contracted by the New York City Department of … hazard, which requires the elevator to be shut down for repair. A fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… watched – this demonstrates that there is a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the … a day. The services can help to delay or prevent the need for nursing home care and other more costly advanced-care … and stimulating environment. Currently, the state Office for the Aging (OFA) is the only agency with responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsOpinion 97-22
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22State Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… different times, resulting in different messages/options for users and affecting application availability. To make the … displays a warning message after 15 minutes of inactivity for each active window (shown below). When the warning … OK to continue the session. The session will continue for as long as the user remains active. If the user becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Justice Court. As Treasurer, the defendant was responsible for maintaining the Fire Department's bank account and … complaint alleges that he used his position as Treasurer for the Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department to steal and conceal … with the state's two percent tax on fire insurance. For years, Munson was able to conceal his ongoing theft by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office. The three defendants … prosecuted over 50 individuals in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting state senator, a … Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the FBI. “The FBI will continue to work closely with our law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerOpinion 94-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this State and in all political subdivisions and municipalities … should be applied to 'persons' generally ... " (New York State Public Employees Federation v City of Albany, 72 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… segments. Firewalls control network communications using rules that specify which communication types are allowed … the network administrator should configure firewall rules to allow only those communication types that are needed … by comparing communication characteristics to defined rules. Understanding the capabilities of each type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… 10 reserves were not reasonably funded, or used to pay related expenditures, during the three fiscal years. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… paid by nonprofits in the state were lower than in the public and private sectors, in contrast to nonprofits in the … of the country, where average wages were more in line with public and private sectors. Statewide, three industry sectors … than that for other private sector establishments and the public sector from 2017 to 2022. During the five-year period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … and their response is included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the responsibility to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Details About the Audit Process
… | Constitutional and Statutory Authority | Access to Records and Staff | Shared Commitment | The Audit … during the audit process, along with any feedback on how to improve the overall process. Back to Top The Audit … that will be addressed by the audit work (subject to change based on the risks identified by the audit team during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed resources to address the myriad challenges we … what we've known for some time: Staten Island continues to make economic strides by building resiliency and creating an … all neighborhoods by increasing affordability and shoring up the borough's ability to withstand future extreme weather …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… Bureau, Business Formation Statistics In addition to the federal assistance available through programs like the … Year (SFY) 2021-22 included $1.6 billion in new State and federal funding for a variety of programs, including: $600 million in federal funds for the State Small Business Credit Initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressOpinion 88-5
… is determined to be reasonable (see also 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 163). Obviously, any determination in this … plan to former officers or employees who have separated from service but are not eligible to receive a retirement … covered under certain group health insurance plans is required to be provided at the employee's expense if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… governments’ financial indicators, including year-end fund balance, operating deficits, cash-on-hand, short-term … our bond rating, lowered taxes and bolstered our rainy-day fund – all while cutting taxes.” “Our New York State … When we look back at why he did this, it was for the betterment of the state.” “For the past decade State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $44,940 of abandoned property to the State Comptroller for three years. In addition, the county clerk’s register did … business repaired a town dump-truck and was paid $13,183 for the repair. The board member with the prohibited conflict … payment, he was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for why he did not bring this matter to the board of ethics. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement On Governor's Budget And New Proposals
… are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's economy is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposals-0State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, and the Governor and Legislature deserve credit for reducing the structural budget imbalance and passing … Governor and Legislature to make these investments pay off for hard-pressed taxpayers. "The state also has the rare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… and reported and that Department moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … District and provides fire protection and rescue services for the District’s taxpayers. Expenditures for the 2014 fiscal year totaled approximately $245,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134