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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… technology (IT) resources. Although the town paid an IT service provider more than $98,000 in 2019, officials did not define … establish a comprehensive IT policy or monitor employee Internet use. Officials also did not implement comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 89-23
… to your letter asking whether a village may allow the New York State Division of Parole to utilize space in the … educational services, fire district, the state of New York, or the government of the United States and any … consideration, to an agency or department of the State of New York (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-26, p 47). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and fund balance declined despite the board increasing the tax levy more than $7.5 million (80%) for 2020 through 2024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology … P. DiNapoli. The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the Aging … and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksReal Estate Portfolio
… the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to either hold or … not update the information systems used to account for its real estate inventory timely. In addition, NYPA has not been … of real property. NYPA does not regularly review its real estate portfolio to identify properties it no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… August 31, 2013. Background The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County, has … Port Jefferson Union Free School District Information Technology 2014M039 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in … Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Procurements and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… number of quotes or RFPs Village personnel should obtain when purchasing items not subject to competitive bidding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… been submitted. They said that in some cases, the plans only appear to be missing because the local health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… disaster occurs. I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli’s report and look forward to working proactively with NYCEM to … to date, and complete. NYCEM generally disagreed with the report’s findings. Its response is included in the audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersCity of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
City of Yonkers Information Technology 2017M86
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… March 24, 2017. Background The Town of Geneseo is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … capital plan. The Town accumulated excessive fund balance in multiple funds. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy process and examine IT controls over the … to the Board. The Board has not ensured the maximum occupancy of tenant housing units to qualified applicants. … that address key components of the Authority’s housing occupancy operations. Ensure that all Authority computers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyOpinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … benefits the private owners. Also, if the property owner or the adjoining owner has a good faith claim against … NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Denihan Enterprises v O'Dwyer , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Applying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … with benefit descriptions throughout this publication). For an application to be considered as “filed with the … need help, you can call 866-805-0990, make an appointment for a pre-retirement consultation or send your question using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… information technology (IT) services procured from consultants and contract staff to ensure compliance with … the mission of the State. ITS procures services through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for … purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. ITS procures IT consultants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… choices, it should be transparent over what spending can and cannot be adjusted,” DiNapoli said. “While the city’s … fiscal and operational challenges. The city is limited in where it can make adjustments, and all stakeholders will … and slower growth in non-discretionary spending, but these favorable fiscal conditions may not last. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… For example, some maintenance services are available only from the equipment manufacturer or software developer … maintenance in the bid for equipment or software is the only way to determine true best value. For more information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsDiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… A new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H) is not fully meeting … A new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation H+H is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesGeneseo Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-172)
Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/geneseo-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-172