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Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and controls over … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Wawayanda, located … responsible management and identified various ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditures. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Focus on Identity Theft
… card applications or to gain access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be … out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit statements and credit reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… efficiently — reducing costs without hurting services — can undermine the progress the city has made in public safety, health, education and trash management. “The budget update also continues the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… provides agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System … provides agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesAbout Unclaimed Funds
… in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking … Additional Resources Museum or Military Abandoned Property Listing A list of military medals found in safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1728
… Purpose To request agency action and explain the use of the New York Retiree Indicator Affected Employees New York State employees who are or have been a new hire, … public retirement system Background At the request of the New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1728-new-york-retiree-indicatorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … policies on key financial areas, such as budgeting, credit card usage and disbursements. However, the board does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… The majority of grants awarded to homeowners through the state’s Affordable Home Ownership Development Program are … eligible recipients, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The program, overseen … Housing Corporation, which is a division of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, provides up to $40,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and … on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met and … procedures, and guidelines to ensure uniformity in the conduct of the inspections and the enforcement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followElecting the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… one of these plans, if you are: Planning to retire in the near future. Considering transferring or reinstating a … who were already in an eligible title as of July 1, 2025 , the deadline to elect is June 30, 2026 . For members … in an eligible title who join PFRS on or after July 1, 2025 will be automatically enrolled in the new 20-year plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planXIV.14.B Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The major issues related to accounting for capital assets include the following: Criteria for recording general capital assets including infrastructure … capital assets College and University funds (SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges) and public benefit corporations Asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14b-capital-assetsOpinion 95-32
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the … STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (preparation of model security and custodial agreements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … ask whether a fire district is required to enter into the model security and custodial agreements prepared by this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… in our city and across the Finger Lakes as well as for drawing attention to the challenges we face in the region. As … Comptroller DiNapoli for visiting our great facility and drawing attention to our efforts to help boost the Finger … also plays a significant role in the region’s economy, drawing visitors to the area’s scenic lakefronts and gorges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… penalty, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New … of the individual’s monthly rent or co-op fees. Under state law, if a household’s income exceeds the maximum limit … entered by an outside vendor and sent to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (Tax and Finance) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… City’s capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital … York City’s capital projects too often experience delays and cost overruns, though efforts are underway to improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $1.1 million. The current chief water operator accounted for the majority of the non-weekend overtime hours and 63% of … purchases were inappropriate and not for proper district purposes. The superintendent and other employee reimbursed … Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (Erie County) District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care positions. Our audit covered the period of … criminal history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs. Providers submit an … through the CHRC system to the Department. The Department, in turn, submits a fingerprint request on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bath Central School District , Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central … and the Sagaponack Common School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … for the months ending April 30, 2017 through the end of the audit period. King Center Charter School – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Dwelling Property Inspections , Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… agricultural worker or fisher, and who has moved between school districts within the past three years to obtain … reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or its equivalency), and/or participate … in a school in New York since the ninth grade earn a high school diploma at the same rate as children in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program