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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing … New York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateTown of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… financial management practices for the period January 1, 2011 through March 27, 2015. Background The Town of Phelps is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately 7,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Caledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… adopt the statutorily required code of ethics. The by-laws do not address all areas of financial operations and contain … and document bank reconciliations, file the report on foreign fire insurance tax moneys annually and provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialUnion Fire Company #2 Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-205)
… Fire Company #2, Inc. is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. The Board of … March 31, 2012, the Company received approximately $74,000 in revenue, including $20,800 in foreign fire insurance premiums, and disbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/union-fire-company-2-inc-financial-operations-2012m-205Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, … paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging … Labor Statistics BLS indicates consumer prices grew by 61 in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately … Town of Bangor Board Oversight 2012M193 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… to ensure that they are accurate, properly supported, for valid Village expenses and in compliance with required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District , and the Town of Stony Point . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … all the money owed to the town and/or paid to her. In addition, the clerk and code enforcement officer failed to … that provide guidance to the library staff involved in the cash collection process. The procedures also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations … nonprofit organization Ceres , which directs the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability. The Ceres Investor Network includes more than 145 institutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionFinancial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s (District) financial management … Background The District regulates the flow of the Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding caused by excess … To determine if the Hudson RiverBlack River Regulating Districts District financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… government officials’ use of municipal resources resulted in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire … at least once a year, or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or building layout. The … Review and approve all fire plans and evacuation plans in accordance with the Fire Code. Keep documented evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Government-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… and liabilities and deferred inflows of resources in three categories: Net investment in capital assets Restricted net position Unrestricted net position (deficits) The 2023 year over year increase in net position is most notably related to increased tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The longer collections remain unremitted, the longer they are not available for town operations. The audit determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… in Steuben County. The Town maintains a Justice Court with two Justices. Court revenues for 2016 totaled $587,978. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270DiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… impact of the pandemic on the city’s workforce, an online tool identifying key programs that face funding risks, and a … in overtime costs. Through the first six months of the current fiscal year, overtime costs totaled $1 billion, up … millions of dollars for programs that are not funded in future years. These funding cliffs could impact educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryTown of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $640,000. Key Findings As of … not provide adequate oversight of the clerks responsible for receiving, recording and reporting cash receipts, and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… Fire Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Volunteer Fire Company Incs Companys progress as of April 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Sherburne – Budgeting (Chenango County) The budgets … Trust Funds The treasurer delayed turning over $44,940 of abandoned property to the State Comptroller for three … register did not include an action ordering the deposit of $6,867 with the treasurer during 2017. Town of West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… systems and the data they process, transmit and store can be trusted; are available when needed; and are adequately … Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT … knowledgeable about or feel comfortable discussing IT. As you will note after reviewing the IT Governance Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controls