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Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Director Anna Mendez for seven counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, in New York County … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… in 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The jobs comprised … 2007 to 2012, the number of nonprofit organizations grew by 2 percent in New York state on an average annual basis … human services maximize the potential of all New Yorkers. By investing in this workforce, which is predominately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyOpinion 2004-6
… (services by an historical society for use of village building) VILLAGE LAW §1-102(1); STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without consideration. A village may, however, enter … society to use the unneeded space in a municipal building, without payment of cash rent, so long as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Opinion 93-7
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). We are aware of no judicial … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Schulz v Warren County Board of Supervisors , … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7IX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and needed, agencies must submit a written … project activities.) Once the child project budget journal is posted, the agency can prepare a GL Journal Entry to … Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… surplus of $965 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2022 (FY 2022), based largely on the receipt of $750 million in … four years, but $8.8 billion is planned to be spent in FY 2022, leaving less than $5 billion over the remaining three … surplus of $965 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2022 FY 2022 based largely on the receipt of $750 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… significant uncertainty in its economic and financial outlook, should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to long-term borrowing to … significant uncertainty in its economic and financial outlook should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesDrug Management and Disposal
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly disseminated a notice to pharmacies, retailers, … the Department of Environmental Conservation developed and implemented a public information program on the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalCapital Planning and Maintenance
… Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, manages over $73 million in assets comprising five … economic business development through the promotion of buildings and river, road, rail, and air transportation. Each … to begin providing additional service to Myrtle Beach, SC, and Orlando, FL, in November 2016. The Authority is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report … To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… district officials maintained surplus fund balance levels at more than three times the amount allowed by state law. … the tax certiorari reserve fund and maintained it at a reasonable level. However, the treasurer did not … balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 bank reconciliations auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… not determine whether deposits were generally made in a timely manner. Auditors reviewed 29 deposits totaling … receipts. The village reimbursed the former mayor for two payments totaling $1,500 for the village’s accounting … user accounts (24%) that were not needed, including two user accounts assigned to employees that left the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (Schuyler County) The former supervisor did not … collected and disbursed and did not provide oversight of the bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change and capitalizing on the opportunities … to FTSE Russell's Russell 1000 TPI Climate Transition Index (CTI) in connection with the Fund’s Sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of England, called on ExxonMobil to agree to … proposals have won a majority at two energy companies and record high votes at several others. "Exxon’s stance, in … of investor concern over climate change, is shortsighted and puts shareholders’ investments in jeopardy," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… and the Board-appointed budget officer. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day financial … and/or capital investments. The Board did not request and is not receiving up-to-date financial reports or a detailed … information necessary to make informed decisions. The Town is using accounting codes other than those prescribed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160