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DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… issued the following statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which will statutorily restore … and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse. I applaud the Legislature for taking this important step to … independent review and fought so hard for many years to get this oversight restored. This is a win for good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityVillage of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background The Village of Nichols is located in the Town of Nichols, Tioga County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… The City’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… Brian Rosenthal allegedly overstated his sick and leave balances by more than 270 hours which could have given him more than $6,000, before his actions were discovered in a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeTown of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating … did not effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: … and repay the interfund loans. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… The former Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth … Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree for allegedly stealing $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.81 percent for the … 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data released today … starting July 1, 2020 including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentJamestown City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-120)
… City School District is located in the City of Jamestown and Towns of Busti, Carroll, Ellicott and Kiantone in Chautauqua County. and has a population of approximately 5,800. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/jamestown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-120Westmoreland Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-283)
… balance to finance operations to keep the real property tax levies at amounts the Board considered reasonable, making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/westmoreland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-283Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… by $434,929 in fiscal year 2021-22. Two capital project funds and three community development funds have negative fund balances that may require a transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14Montauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
… the plan and could not provide a reasonable explanation for failing to do so. Key Recommendations Periodically review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/montauk-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2022m-137Asset Forfeiture Escrow Fund
… under Article 13-A of the CPLR to be deposited into an asset forfeiture escrow fund established, as deemed … Local Government and School Accountability Data Management Unit 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 or Emailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/asset-forfeiture-escrow-fundCortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… the period June 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The Cortland City School District is located in the City of Cortland and five towns in Cortland County. The District is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsTown of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… and to examine the Town Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background The Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District (District) officials properly approved and … during the 21-month audit period. Approximately $186,330 of overtime work to be performed was not properly approved. … policies. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeOneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to March … and evaluate the current year’s budget and available fund balance and to plan for next years’ budgets. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Saugerties (Town) Board (Board) properly audited … purchase, totaling $383 without the Supervisor’s knowledge. The equipment was shipped to the Town’s former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144State Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ … with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty of $250 per infraction for every information return that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-387
… Purpose To provide agencies with information for the manual processing of the salary increases. Affected … of Agreement between CUNY and IATSE Local One provides for the following increases: General Salary Increases … Increases To ensure all Job Action requests are submitted for each employee, the agency must submit requests in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-387-salary-increases-cuny-employees-international-allianceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, a class A … by Assistant Attorney General Benjamin S. Clark of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pension