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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were using one computer account to process parking decals and not retaining information related to deleted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … college costs. Another significant enhancement is that the minimum contribution of $25 will be eliminated for Direct … raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2013 fiscal year are … has been experiencing financial condition difficulties in recent years. The general fund deficit has increased from … caused by operating deficits ranging from $11 million in 2009 to $29.2 million in 2011. In addition to the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6Chenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chenango Valley … The purpose of our review was to assess the Chenango Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … and expenditures associated with improvement areas in the general fund as required. Town of Carrollton – Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfOpinion 90-54
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§110, 410: Certain … Concerning the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 327-A
… Date(s) The payment will be processed in a separate check in payroll period 6 Lag, check dated 7/11/02, for employees in Institution agencies … to the NYS Health Care Spending Account for qualified, un- reimbursed medical expenses. For additional information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/327-2002-productivity-gain-program-lump-sum-payments-employees-representedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Since school officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the established policy and procedures, … there is no assurance that the purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner without favoritism. … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County … are senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their retirement savings. In total – at least 40 victims came … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationInvesting and Protecting Public Funds
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-18-23.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) as Required by GASB Statement No. 96
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide accounting and financial reporting guidance for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) and illustrate how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these SBITAs in the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-bulletin-gasb-96.pdfInvesting and Protecting Public Funds Webinar Presentation
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-19-2022.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: City University of New … children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013, … DOH had overlooked multiple sources of drug rebate revenue and did not collect an estimated $95.1 million in available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such … replenish E-ZPass accounts, while $11,059 was expended for car rental and other charges. Most of the Fleet Manager's … does not have an accurate means of verifying personal use mileage and therefore the accuracy of the imputed mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 91-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … -- Apparatus and Equipment (transfer of by village to joint fire district without consideration) VILLAGES -- … the conveyance of village firefighting apparatus, for nominal or no consideration, to a newly-formed joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… records and pocketed cash receipts, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After finding the … DiNapoli’s office shared the findings with the New York State Police and St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary … town officials, District Attorney Rain and the New York State Police.” Auditors found from May 2009 through May 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 95-13
… the bonds under certain circumstances). Moreover, by its express terms, this requirement is applicable to excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13