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DiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… expedited checks have been issued so far, totaling $48 million, with an average payment of $229. DiNapoli now returns on average over $2 million in unclaimed funds each day. Unclaimed funds are … said . “Since the program was implemented in 2025, $48 million in unclaimed funds was returned to New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Tonight our nation mourns the passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … bid and when written or verbal quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review … these policies annually to ensure they provide guidance for officials and employees to follow when bidding is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and … Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term … Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Cincinnatus Central School District , Johnsburg Central School District , Lewiston-Porter Central School District , Northport-East Northport Union Free School … completed audits of the Cincinnatus Central School District Johnsburg Central School District LewistonPorter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds … accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s audit of the Le Roy Fire Department revealed Snow wrote $7,866 in checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsList of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… The current list of agencies that are eligible to receive electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student … authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Student … Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and … Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez in the fight against mail theft in Brooklyn. Mr. Galker preyed upon the people in … their money. Postal Inspector’s mission is to protect the mail and members of the public, our customers, from becoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… NY. Other dentists who reportedly practiced at the offices included: David Bruckner (Lawrence’s brother); Joseph … purportedly performed by the six dentists at the Brooklyn offices. Our initial audit report, which was issued on April … the dentists billed in relation to the hours their offices were open. Auditors also found that the dentists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… did not fully utilize the new Department of Motor Vehicles registration suspension program, submitting only a limited number of registrations for suspension each week after the … period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration suspension out of the 4,645 that were eligible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… of Directors (Board) lacked reliable information that was needed to manage the Department’s financial activities or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Arkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
… and report Company funds. As a result, the Executive Committee (Board) lacked reliable information to manage the … to the Board and membership. As a result, the Board, Audit Committee and membership could not ensure that all revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1Action Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… and Emergency Services (DHSES), which is the primary agency responsible for overseeing the state’s transition to … implementing technologies to meet the goals it sets. The agency agreed with audit’s recommendations but not its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911DiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
A report found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between NotforProfit organizations and the state were not processed until after the contract start date
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards that will help ensure greater transparency and safety in their suppliers’factories. The agreements will help … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not establish an adequate accounting system for the district’s funds. As a result, district officials … collected, submitted, and deposited, and disbursements are for valid purposes. As a result, 72 of 90 transactions tested totaling $321,554 were not properly accounted for. Officials did not ensure collections and disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… an agreement with the Molson Coors Beverage Co., one of the world’s largest brewers, to comprehensively disclose its political spending, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, … reached an agreement with the Molson Coors Beverage Co one of the worlds largest brewers to comprehensively disclose its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… these claims totaling $15,600 before payment as required. Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s … for the approved purpose. Loan agreements do not have job creation or retention enforcement mechanisms. Business job creation and retention numbers were not verified. Track state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds
… Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds December 31, 2002 Assets Assets General Fund HUD … Redevelopment Route 7 Construction Fund Other Governmental Funds Total Governmental Funds Cash and cash equivalents $3,418,485 $1,236,523 … GASB Statement 34 Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-2