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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Nassau and the Town of Pendleton . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … perform the required annual audit of the clerk-treasurer's records. Village of Nassau – Budgeting (Rensselaer County) … percent in 2014-15 to 30.9 percent in 2016-17. The board's budgeting practices resulted in an unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Hudson Falls Central School District , Mount Sinai Union Free School District , Oyster Bay-East Norwich … were accurately billed, collected, recorded and deposited. Mount Sinai Union Free School District – Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid … that Rose kept her deceased mother’s bank account open to collect her mother’s pension payments. "Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 . Affected Employees All employees … called an Appointment Above the Minimum Salary. Reason Code IHR is currently used to identify employees whose … To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesOpinion 89-9
… your letter, the only known heir of the deceased employee is a sister, who has been advised of the unclaimed paycheck. … without administration. Under this statute, "debt" is defined to include "... earnings, wages, salary or bonus … 3 of section 1310 of the SCPA authorizes a debtor, which is defined to include a government agency owing a "debt", to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Opinion 92-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… with $1.9 billion in unanticipated resources now expected to be available over the course of the financial plan period, yet it still plans to raise fares and tolls by 15 percent over a three-year period, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… and properly establish and manage capital reserve funds? Audit Period January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2023 … that the tax levy is not greater than necessary. Reserve funds are established to provide resources for an intended … estimates or properly establish and manage capital reserve funds. As a result, from 2019 through 2023, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4DiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… fountains and a spray shower at Staten Island’s Clove Lake Park. An inaccessible service desk, weight room and lockers at the J. Hood Wright Park’s Recreation Center in Manhattan. DiNapoli’s audit … with no grab bars. Accessibility information on Parks’ website was not always accurate and was contradicted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released … of Environmental Conservation DEC should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the states dam safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… not properly fulfilling their responsibilities, along with the lack of adequate board oversight of the maintenance … As a result, adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 19 of the 28 bank … ensure the accuracy of the annual financial report filed with the Office of the State Comptroller. Steuben County – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli's Annual Report on MTA Debt Highlights Progress on Capital Investments and Debt Management
… the largest capital program in its history, work that is critical to providing the kind of frequent and reliable … improved this year, federal uncertainties remain. The MTA is counting on $14 billion in federal funds for its current … on borrowing – to about 15% of its operating budget, which is manageable, particularly given the scale of assets the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapolis-annual-report-mta-debt-highlights-progress-capital-investments-and-debtDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing … to screen them. Additionally, DCWP’s complaint handling and enforcement are inadequate. “Job seekers deserve a fair and transparent process when they apply for work, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirOpinion 89-12
… Contracts -- (propriety of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) … Services -- (propriety of engineer, who intends to bid, preparing specifications and supervising work) … hired a computer consultant to make recommendations as to how the city could computerize its administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-12Opinion 88-65
… must provide a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked whether a … such taxes. Such bill shall be enclosed with a succeeding mortgage statement sent to such mortgagor. This section shall … to the mortgagor at least annually with a succeeding mortgage statement. This conclusion applies to payments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 95-28
… moneys by local governments, including towns. Insofar as is relevant here, section 11 authorizes local governments to … the United States of America. Each of the regional FHLBs is a separate corporation, owned by those savings and loan … The issuing bank's obligation under the letter of credit is, however, independent of any underlying contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 2000-23
… 1266; Winspant v Kreinheder , 197 AD 887, 189 NYS 767; In re Weaver , 72 Misc 438, 131 NYS 144). There is nothing on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… Wall Street’s growth can only be sustained if there is broad economic recovery.” Industry performance is traditionally measured by the pretax profits of the … City, a higher share than in 2008. This year, Wall Street is on pace to shed 7,300 jobs, erasing nearly half (45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… board did not ensure that officials and employees procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy. … the last 10 years, the city’s outstanding debt has grown 22.4 percent and the city’s debt service payments have risen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits