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DiNapoli: 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-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit … Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsTown of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… Findings The Clerk controlled all aspects of the Court’s cash collection, recording and reporting processes with … had corresponding duplicate receipts or appeared on the daily cashbook reports and monthly Justice Court Fund … Take action to recover any moneys due to the Town or the State and segregate the Clerk’s duties. Ensure that signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Central School District – Reserves Management (Montgomery County) The school board did not properly fund, use or manage … for reserve fund use and replenishment or obtain voter approval to liquidate the liability reserve or fund the … Town of Varick – Water and Sewer Operations (Seneca County) Town officials did not effectively manage most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState 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-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be required to demonstrate that … Questionable expenses included the costs for special events, memberships and sponsorships. Central New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released … state Department of Health DOH has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, and … criminal responsibility to 18, to help ensure that youth who commit non-violent crimes were given age-appropriate … were adequately maintained and in functioning condition. Recommendations DiNapoli’s audit recommended that OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2015-F-6) An initial audit report issued in November 2012 examined whether the Bureau of Narcotic … combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York state, in large part through its analysis and use of prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and capital needs and has not outlined its intentions for financing future capital improvements or equipment … activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … monitoring airport operations and financial condition. For the past five years, the total airport operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… on May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote for the Fund’s shareholder proposal seeking an … Fund’s statement also encourages Amazon shareholders to vote against the members of the company’s Nominating and … Commission (SEC) to block DiNapoli’s proposal from a vote at its annual meeting. The SEC staff disagreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionTown of Rensselaerville – Financial Operations (2012M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Rensselaerville is located in Albany County and has a … Town of Rensselaerville Financial Operations 2012M168 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-rensselaerville-financial-operations-2012m-168Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board of Trustees’ oversight of Library operations for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) … The State Education Department SED has agreed to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… such as licensed master plumbers. DOT’s Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control (Bureau) is … The Bureau comprises two offices. The Office of Permit Management (Permit Office) provides customer service … Permit Management System (NYCStreets), an online application. An applicant must first register by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for DME rentals that exceeded established monthly caps. In addition, noting that Medicare imposes a 36-month cap on … SUVs, trailers, trucks, and vans – used by 26 departments in their day-to-day operations. It also maintains 43 pieces … TPHI was liable instead, identifying more $37.4 million in improper Medicaid payments that had not been pursued for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… procedures. A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website … We also found that PANYNJ’s website did not follow DOJ’s best practices toolkit and had only limited accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… including six counties, four cities, and nine towns. This release is based on financial information of local … this latest round, the city of Poughkeepsie (fiscal stress score of 78.3), the city of Niagara Falls (72.1), and the … The system also evaluates information such as population trends, poverty and unemployment in order to establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scores