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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of Suffern . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … the town’s operations, reducing unexpended surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of Jan. 1, … that appropriated more fund balance than was actually available in the water fund to finance operations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2014-S-69) Auditors found weaknesses in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which increase the risk … indicate the amount of budgeted expenditures available for MWBE participation. However, plans for 10 sampled ESD agencies were submitted late (one by more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… including 20 armed guards who did not complete the required firearms training. Additionally, the Department … not been received within the defined timeline (6 months from date of expiration) and were inappropriately approved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… risks including workplace safety and environmental risks in its supply chain. As a result of the corporation’s … business practices that help protect long-term value. In Bangladesh, we’ve witnessed the devastating loss of life … Guess? is a Fortune 1000 company with more than 500 stores in the United States, in addition to its stores in 87 other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… and fiscal benefits. ESD supports high-tech sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… payroll transactions are adequately supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with … extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of three new earnings codes that have … Assistance (EDA) for impacted employees as we reconcile what payments (if any) prior to July should have been taxed. … If you are not directly requested to enter EDA there is no action needed until year-end. General Deductions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… in Dutchess County. The Company, which is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees, provides volunteer … to operate the fire equipment and fire house owned by the Hughsonville Fire District. Gross receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … IT policies such as a breach notification policy or online banking policy. For access to state and local … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Enforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… that tenants whose income exceeds the maximum income limit by 25 percent or more require DHCR’s approval to remain in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… Resources and Services Tool ( 2015-S-34 ). Background CUNY is the largest urban university in the United States, … Tool (CUNYfirst), which replaced CUNY’s legacy systems, is an Enterprise Resource Program used for various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… $10.4 million. The remaining capital funds were provided by either the State or federal governments. Our initial audit … a multi-year and annual capital budget plan as required by Public Authorities Law, but could not demonstrate how … had not established a documented system for ranking assets by importance, nor a schedule of replacement based on asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followWebsite Accessibility
… of Web-Based Information and Applications , published by the New York State Office of Information Technology … of WebBased Information and Applications published by the New York State Office of Information Technlogy Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityProperty Tax Credits
… Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period July 1, 2016 through June … files contained 186,747 of the 2,757,164 credits submitted by the Department, and included issues such as: (i) invalid … Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits processed by the Department during the peri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees … the theft of public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … the treasurer which negates the internal controls intended by having an oversight committee monitor the treasurer’s … . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… We also determined the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and … inspection penalties may be waived, and implemented a new system that automatically issues inspection fee overdue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Computers (Report … The Department manages the City's water supply, 14 in-City wastewater treatment plants, as well as seven … 30, 2013, the Department had 5,571 full-time employees in 20 separate bureaus. Our initial audit report, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … computer use policy was not signed or acknowledged by all employees and city officials have also not classified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits