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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… five of whom were not SPS employees. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Motor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility … Years Ended March 31 (2014-S-42) DMV administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… housing at the Prince George Hotel ($4.7 million), the Times Square Hotel ($5.7 million), Uptown SROs ($4.9 million) and … or incarcerated. During a two year period, from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015, the agency had 164 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionHillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… of disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire district board must … were not made between canceled check images to the list of approved checks by someone without the check-signing … authority does not compare canceled checks images to the list of approved checks, the risk of unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111Town of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Kingsbury (Town) Board (Board) and officials … totaled $207,055. Audit Summary The Board and officials did not develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan, a fund … Did the Town of Kingsbury Town Board Board and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… as processing payroll each period. The District employed a total of 218 employees who were paid a total of $13 million … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Estimate Your Pension
… Understanding your pension and finding out how much you can expect to … retirement planning . Use Retirement Online to Estimate Your Pension Most members can estimate their pension using … Estimate My Pension Benefit button. Retirement Online uses your current earnings and service information to calculate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/estimate-your-pensionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… to be vested, your sick leave credit cannot be used to reach the five years. Qualify for a better retirement benefit … have 20 years, your sick leave credit cannot be used to reach the 20 years. Increase your pension beyond the maximum amount payable under your retirement plan. Meet the service credit requirement to retire under a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341j2015 Year End Report
… 61 claims for $107,000 were not duplicate payments and is continuing to review the remaining 320 claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportDiNapoli: NYC Executive Budget Currently Balanced, But Risks Threaten Long-Term Fiscal Stability
… clearer plans to strengthen reserves and address spending growth, particularly for its largest cost drivers. Proactive … The city partly addressed this by slowing planned spending growth, implementing cost containment initiatives and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-nyc-executive-budget-currently-balanced-risks-threaten-long-term-fiscal-stabilityNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As part of managing these programs, the Office obtains … Services). The Directory data is comprised of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. The Office uses Directory data to verify TANF and SNAP eligibility information. The identification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityBlock Institute School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Block Institute School (Block) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Block’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and … To determine whether the costs reported by Block Institute School on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/block-institute-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property The RCCRC’s establishment met applicable … increased risk that the village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of taxpayers. For example, of the 195 water treatment plant purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York (Metropolitan) operates at two locations, Manhattan … To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkHate Crime Reporting
… Justice Services (Division) adequately monitors hate crime reporting and takes steps to ensure complete and … city, and local police agencies (agencies) to report crime data, including hate crimes, to the Division. Crimes … practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Hate crime incidents that agencies report to the Division include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… officials effectively managed the Authority’s financial condition and planned for future capital and operational … did not effectively manage the Authority’s financial condition and plan for future capital and operational needs. … and officials effectively managed the Authoritys financial condition and planned for future capital and operational needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… and itemization are provided and that payment is for proper district purposes. The auditor must report … expertise in district finances, and have expertise with purchasing policies. Candidates may include: a district … a person hired through an inter-municipal or shared service agreement an outside contractor a BOCES employee – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD): Oversight of Young Adult Institute (YAI) Inc.'s Family Support Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits