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A Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s12-response.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The continuing foreclosure challenge is squeezing municipal … New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation with 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Small businesses help drive New York’s economy,” DiNapoli … “From neighborhood coffee shops to start-up tech firms, small businesses account for more than half of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkNiagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… projections, primarily in local assistance grants and capital projects. The General Fund ended February with a … Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as funds from the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… and then facilities in New York City. The number of State prison incarcerated individuals declined 2 percent in SFY … larger drops in the prior three years (the number of State prison incarcerated individuals declined by 25.8 percent in … Since 2011, the DOCCS has eliminated more than 13,000 prison beds and closed 24 State correctional facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… David M. Hoovler announced today that, John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court … for having stolen money while he was the comptroller of the city of Newburgh. At the time he pleaded guilty, Aber admitted … Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… identify tax collection account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from … maintain adequate supporting documentation for collections and complete monthly bank reconciliations and … implemented four recommendations, partially implemented one recommendation and did not implement five recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 103 deposits totaling $28 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. We reviewed all 12 debt service payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… of $130,000 in payroll expenditures from the Byron-Bergen Library (Library). Key Recommendations Annually provide sufficient … bank reconciliations. Obtain timely reimbursement for Library payroll expenditures. Town officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… numerous criminal actions statewide, including last week’s indictment of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills and the … money to pay for plastic surgery and iPods; A federal conviction and restitution of more than $360,000 from Joseph …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and officials … Determine whether the City of Little Falls City Common Council Council and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Sewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key … help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Without a … plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… (DEC) is adequately monitoring and timely abating waste tire sites and whether the waste tire fee collections are being used consistent with the … April 1, 2016 through February 6, 2019. About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… Syracuse. Under state regulations, DOCCS is responsible for closely monitoring sex offenders’ compliance with … are expected to demonstrate acceptance of responsibility for their behavior and to develop appropriate strategies to … DOCCS also requires officers to obtain an updated digital photo of each SIST respondent every 90 days and any time a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by The Child Study Center of New York (CSC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … CSC, a not-for-profit organization located in Jericho, New York, is authorized by SED to provide preschool special … whether the costs reported by The Child Study Center of New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through 11 months of the fiscal year, tax collections were $636.6 million higher than … and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax … February, an increase of 1.8 percent from the previous year, but $28.8 million lower than updated projections due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatile