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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: State, … economic devastation. New York and other hard hit areas need money to balance their books and that cash … government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District … purchases from 31 vendors, totaling $3.5 million, subject to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… under certain conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20-year affordability requirements to … Field and Office Visit Report (Report) to the development. This audit is based on a sample of four developments located … planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it impossible for officials to determine the condition of individual funds. Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in … trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … County) Officials are projecting operating deficits for the 2014 fiscal year totaling $269,904 in the general … personal cell phones were made without the required cell phone bills. As a result, district taxpayers do not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… actions to address chronic absenteeism within New York school districts. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to things like poor school performance, bullying, and unwelcoming school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… Subject: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the … and, with limited exceptions, open market purchases. This requirement applies to purchases where the agency issued … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s parking violation … April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The City of Utica is located in Oneida County and has a population of … City of Utica Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection 2015M219 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219Bloomingburg Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that disbursements … by the Board. The Treasurer does not provide check numbers to the Board and no one compares canceled check images to the Board-approved abstracts. Key Recommendation Segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/bloomingburg-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialChemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s collections and disbursements … by an elected 15-member County Legislature. The County’s Probation Department assists in reducing the incidence of … restitution, surcharges and administrative fees for probation and nonprobation cases. Key Findings Due to a lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10Seneca County – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-4)
… County is located in the Finger Lakes region of western New York, has a population of approximately 35,000 and … operations. Ensure written agreements are established with all municipal and commercial water and sewer customers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/06/02/seneca-county-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-4Town of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Adopt policies … Town officials agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review capital project finances for the period January 1, … for 2017 totaled $5.1 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a bond resolution before issuing a bond … project, 97 percent of which was not needed, and could have avoided incurring issuance costs of $8,150 and interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161See if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… York has $12.5 billion in unclaimed fund accounts. We want to return this money to its rightful owners,” DiNapoli said. … unclaimed funds at www.osc.state.ny.us or by calling toll free at 1-800-221-9311. Click here to read a fact sheet about … York City Feb. 8 3:00pm-5:00pm Assemblyman Marco Crespo’s Free Application For Federal Student Aid Workshop New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsBrushton-Moira Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-340)
… The District, which operates one school with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/brushton-moira-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-340City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… March 1, 2017. Background The City of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately … fund balance and cash balances, to prevent further decline in financial condition. Include appropriations in the subsequent year’s budget to redeem RANs or require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
… if the District’s non-instructional employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements for the period July 1, … than 2,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for payroll and associated employee benefits for 2014-15 totaled $62.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/15/bethpage-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-100Bay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and claims … less than $320,000 as of June 30, 2013. District officials have not developed a multiyear financial plan. The claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claims