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The 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S-83 ). Background Homes and Community Renewal is an umbrella entity consisting of all the State's major housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Allegany-Limestone Central School District , Cassadaga … and the Laurens Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Dryden Central School District , New Rochelle City … and the Portville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The … system helps keep local officials and the public informed on this important community issue each year, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesOpinion 93-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 94-11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's anniversary) TOWN LAW, §176-d: A board of fire commissioners of a fire district generally may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Pipeline Safety Oversight
… Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and federal performance … partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety … injuries, and $77 million in property damage. PHMSA relies on state inspectors as the “first line of defense” to enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds
… 1,115,632 1,074,831 16,812,584 Fund balances: Reserved for: Inventories 182,821 182,821 Liens … $13,616,035 $10,478,037 $10,698,303 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets … Other long-term assets are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and therefore are deferred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-2DiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New … track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year my office received over $13 million worth of unused cards. As … see if they are owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardDual Employment
… certain restrictions and approval requirements established in law and civil service regulation. Key Findings Between … staff who violated time and attendance rules, resulting in improper payments for time not worked. These three cases … routine, improper activity such as claiming to be working in two places at the same time, not allowing sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks are routinely disbursed … maintain operations, the board adopted budgets that relied on fund balance to fund recurring expenditures. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… value. Investors have now spoken. It is the time for the board to act." “Shareholders have sent a loud and … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… and audit found that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay … the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." "This arrest once again … said Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The victims in this case were the residents who put their trust in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State … storage buildings/sheds, press boxes, and concession stands. The Department ensures all planned projects comply … its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts were. We also sought to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information technology (IT) … Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security services. ITS … 40 executive branch agencies into nine clusters based on the type of service provided. The Department is one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsOpinion 88-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have asked whether it is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … to identify other potential recoveries totaling $284,315 from 205 New York State employees hired during calendar year … years. DOL has recovered $253,968 in forfeited UI benefits from claimants who made false statements or representations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… for essential services such as education, public safety, health care, and much more,” DiNapoli said. “But local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… timelines to allow the state to better assess its progress in meeting its renewable energy goals.” ORES was created in 2020 to streamline and expedite the environmental review … majority of time being spent on the permit application. On average, the permit application took most projects three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Lastly, the former bookkeepers did not maintain time records to support the hours for which they were paid, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0