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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … appropriately and effectively.” Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (Suffolk County) The commissioner, who is … years of the justice’s six-year tenure. Town of Enfield – Purchasing (Tompkins County) While town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 99-13
… inspecting or enforcing the permitted activity (see, e.g., NY Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d 993; … the cost of general governmental functions (see, e.g., NY Tel. , supra , in which the court, quoting from Torsoe … based on reliable factual studies or statistics ( NY Tel. , supra ; Jewish Reconstructionist v Inc. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that result in additional recoveries. New York State Liquor Authority (SLA): Statewide Compliance with Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions … On a statewide basis, SLA generally approved new liquor licenses and license renewals consistent with state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts Strong 11.94% Annual Return, Closes at Record High of $295.4 Billion
… of 11.94% for the state fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, closing at a record-high estimated value of $295.4 … billion paid out during the fiscal year. As of March 31, 2026, the Fund had 39.4% of its assets invested in publicly … Fund has received praise from two independent reviews in 2026. First, a legally required fiduciary and conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-strong-11-point-94-percent-annual-return-closes-at-record-high-295-point-4-billionContract #C001191 – Leadership Development Program for OSC
… Discretionary Contract Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued November 18, 2024 The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) is seeking Leadership … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC is seeking Leadership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/contract-c001191Yates County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-07)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 45 total … Key Recommendation County officials should continue to monitor the completion of annual SHP Training by all employees and should encourage elected officials to complete the training. County officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/22/yates-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-07Hornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings Conservative budgeting has produced operating … written multiyear financial or capital plans. Key Recommendations Discontinue the practice of appropriating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-148)
… IT security awareness training to staff. Hardware and software inventory records were inaccurate and outdated. In … to staff and maintain complete and up-to-date hardware and software inventory records. School officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/10/18/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-information-technologyNortheast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… Northeast Central School District Payroll 2018M140 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140West Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-7)
… annually appropriating fund balance that was not used to finance operations and adopting budgets that overestimated … realistic appropriation estimates. Reduce reserve funds to reasonable levels and use the money in the debt reserve to pay the related debt. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-7Opinion 2004-4
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school … Municipal Law. In addition, in light of the board member's business relationship with the school district's attorney, … we further suggest that, in light of the board member's business relationship with the school district's attorney, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… provide adequate monthly financial reports or file AFRs with DiNapoli’s office, as required by state … did not always solicit competition for goods and services or avoid conflicts of interest, they cannot guarantee that … and collections. The board did not request financial or electric utility services use, billing or collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Livonia and the Seymour Public Library District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAnalytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… It is important for the claims audit function to be viewed as more than just a claim-by-claim review and to consider the function in the broader scope of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is generally responsible for the high level oversight of local government or school district resources. The … are responsible for the supervision and accountability of travel and conference expenses in accordance with board … whether a rank-and-file employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… applied to the extent practical in our ACFR presentation for the recording of capital assets. The implementation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… investigation by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of … personal shopping,” said DiNapoli. “I thank U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York Antoinette T. Bacon and the FBI for their continued partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialDelaware County – Third-Party Contractual Services (2014M-287)
… was to review the County’s policies and procedures for contracting with third-party service providers for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/delaware-county-third-party-contractual-services-2014m-287Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… to support the after-hours locations of vehicles or disposal methods used. None of the six departments adequately … of keeping County vehicles at off-site locations and each disposal method prior to the disposal of any County vehicles. Maintain and review vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … three-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general and water funds totaled $762,250. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71