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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Report 2019-S-48 ). About the … the years, ESD has primarily tracked its programs using an in-house project tracking system as well as desktop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… number of school districts in fiscal stress has returned to pre-pandemic levels this year. As districts continue to adjust to these conditions, officials should make every effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New … Office in this complex financial investigation,” Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka said. … and auditors have uncovered several criminal schemes in Columbia County over the last several years. This is only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… 1, 2023 – April 4, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021 to analyze budget trends and back to August 1, 2013 to provide historical background of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Otisco Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2016M-415-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of July 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of July 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/otisco-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-415-fTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2014. Background The Town is governed by an elected … review was to assess the Towns progress as of October 2019 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-carroll-audit-follow-2013m-221-fVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… before officials and employees were paid, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 5-524. We … Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and … our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law. For more information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… would be returned after a two-year waiting period with an additional four-percent interest, similar to a … principal and interest, but Eckstein stopped communicating with her. An NCDA investigation was started in November 2017 … the victims are senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their retirement savings. In total – at least 40 victims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 95-7
… separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); TOWN LAW, §§61, 203, 210, 215, 341(10): A town improvement … for purposes of article 5-G of the General Municipal Law. The district commissioners, as the governing body of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Generic PINs
… and established 10 unique personal identification numbers (PINs) for the regional and central offices. Last year, DEC … 2006-BSE-11-006 issued on May 16, 2008 to assign unique PINs to individual employees, consistent with the Guidelines. … Policy and DEC Policies. Key Recommendations Issue unique PINs to all employees who purchase fuel. Ensure DEC employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsTown of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… Purpose of Audit Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of May 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of May 2016 in implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of October 2022 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-berne-audit-follow-2021m-77-fTown of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-188-F)
… report released in September 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill is located in Dutchess County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-188-fOpinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether a prospective appointee for a vacancy in the office of town supervisor would have a prohibited COI if a bank in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn to interim director of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Emerging … at the helm.” A photo of McClearn is available. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorTown of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… Ridge (Town) Board (Board) procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … Town officials did not procure all goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … cannot support that all goods and services were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may have resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… process, the state budget includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health and education. While year-over-year spending growth … process the state budget includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2013-S-60) Auditors examined whether the costs claimed by the Association for Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured … were properly allocated among the various programs funded by New York City, New York state, and other sources. For the … and found Medicaid overpaid 54 claims (43.2 percent) by $61,711. In a follow-up, auditors determined DOH officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for … more than $50,000 in goods and services from the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting … vouchers for payment to the Town of Erin. “This indictment shows that nobody is above the law – a principle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-counties