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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2016-F-20) An initial audit report issued in May 2015, concluded that, while the Canal Corp. performs … of Mental Health (OMH): Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program (Follow-Up) (2016-F-14) The ACT program provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… tax collections were widespread, leaving counties, cities and some other local governments short by about $327 million … strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 … the state. “The coronavirus has hurt household finances, and the April sales tax figures show how deep it is cutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… in the distribution chain (e.g., at importation into the State or on the first sale or use in the State), depending on the product involved. Fuels subject to … cents in 2019. Certain sales, such as those to federal, state, and local governments, are exempt from the tax. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements and schedules on receipts and disbursements for all funds of the state (including agency sole custody … funds operating results and provide updated projections for the remaining quarters of the current fiscal year of … tax refunds, and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… percent from 2007, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The state ranks in the top 10 nationwide for milk and other dairy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… uniform tax exemption policies. The board cannot verify two projects’ self-reported and calculated revenues upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds totaling $539.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsPublic Authorities
… play a significant role in the debt structure of New York State. State public authorities are legislatively created and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … also identified $49,493 which has not been turned over to the Office of State Comptroller as abandoned property even … The supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records because he did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Groton Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. Our analysis identified … cards selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules and regulations. Division officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… ensure there were proper controls over cash disbursements or ensure the Treasurer was performing her duties properly. … because it is not reviewing monthly bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… available to companies that receive Agency support include State mortgage and sales tax exemptions, real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … declined 74 percent from approximately $120,000 in 2010 to $30,000 in 2012 and available cash decreased from $131,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… Brookhaven Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Examination of Travel Expenses
… Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and regulations, travel between an … Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesFuel Purchases
… Purpose To determine whether the whether the Rochester-Genesee … the Authority had contracts with private fuel companies to supply diesel and unleaded regular gas to the two … are available. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest MTA Bus Company and New York City Transit: Selected Aspects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesState Agencies Bulletin No. 338
… Purpose To notify agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to … 328, OSC was to send a list of the renamed queries and a new Payroll Bulletin with instructions for prioritizing the … renamed queries will receive the letter and attachment(s). This approach will allow the distribution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/338-prioritizing-renamed-private-queries-preparation-upgradeSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow Hills Central … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and/or energy savings achieved … which energy services are installed, maintained or managed to improve the energy efficiency of, or produce energy for, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1