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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… and proper long-term planning." The latest round of scores is based on 2016 financial information provided to DiNapoli’s … Poughkeepsie; and the towns of Cherry Valley, Oswego and Parish. An additional 10 municipalities have been listed as … of all municipalities in a fiscal stress category are located in the downstate regions of Long Island and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity … million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the state,” said DiNapoli. “This $50 million … returns to the state pension fund consistent with the risk of private equity. The program invests in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesSubway Wait Assessment
… whether those standards take into account demand for service, physical structure, and other factors; and where … three shuttle lines). From the original 28 stations built in Manhattan and opened on October 27, 1904, the subway … that do not. In terms of its stance on the importance of this statistic, Transit has given it a 60 percent weighting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas … workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain underrepresented in the … Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets today called on companies they invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. An audit issued in 2020 found numerous weaknesses in DMNA’s internal controls to ensure that state assets were appropriately managed and safeguarded. In a follow-up audit, auditors found that DMNA has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program … the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of Civil Service: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up) (2022-F-13) The initial audit, … more cost-effective options, because Civil Service, citing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: State Faces $34.3 Billion Cumulative Budget Gap Through State Fiscal Year 2029
… forecast and projected revenues, as well as increases in projected spending. “The Financial Plan paints a … and state governments will be facing drastic reductions in federal aid that could force difficult decisions about … Funds disbursements are projected to total $254.4 billion in SFY 2026, compared to $249.2 billion in All Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-faces-343-billion-cumulative-budget-gap-through-state-fiscal-year-2029Crown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… before payment. Key Recommendations Print and sign checks after the claims have been audited and approved. Audit and … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 Education Law §1724 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Hubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel inventory records, leading to unaccounted for fuel. The Treasurer did not maintain subsidiary revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107XI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… part of the needs evaluation and can play a crucial role in the decision making process. Sections 160.5 and 160.6 of … but is not limited to, when applicable and when specified in the solicitation, delivery charges, installation charges and other costs. METHODS OF ACQUISITION In the determination of need, a decision must be made as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is governed … West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overCity of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
… the FFI tax money. The Fire Chief was solely responsible for disbursing, recording and reporting all transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A multi-agency contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not … a backdrop contract. An Awarding Agency establishes a tier one (backdrop) contract, which prequalifies vendors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… plans. Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware County) Cash receipt and disbursement duties were not adequately … controls were not implemented. The treasurer performed all cash receipt duties and cash disbursement duties. Fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsEast Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 … 31, 2015. Background The East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Town of … of five elected members and is responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. For 2014, Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesVillage of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, and has a … and an elected Mayor. The Village’s adopted budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled more than $3 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65Ticonderoga Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-23)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … prices of approximately $2,300 were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/ticonderoga-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-23Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… if the Board is managing the Water Board’s finances in accordance with the governing agreements and New York … are public benefit corporations which were created in 2002 by a special act of the New York State Legislature. … that Water Board and Water Authority finances are managed in accordance with the terms of the governing agreements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141