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DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common Retirement … leads to climate change. Safeway’s new policy protects the company and its shareholders from reputational harm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli Announces Sale of $540 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 26, 2025. “These bonds, all of which have been approved by the … here: https://osc.ny.gov/press/docs/bond-sale-summary-2025 . The Series 2025A Tax-Exempt Bonds, the Series 2025B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-540-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsPublic Authorities
… Public authorities are public benefit corporations created to further public interests. They develop, operate and … transit and schools. In addition, these entities are used to fund or support local government infrastructure, such as … and economic development. As a result, public authorities play a significant role in the debt structure of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … received and deposited. Auditors also identified $49,493 which has not been turned over to the Office of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing … officials paid more than $11,000 in federal, state and local taxes on fuel purchases because they did not complete … Central School District – Payroll and Leave Records (Madison County) Auditors found the various control procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 23, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $215,255 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board does not … the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… Directors appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature. Benefits available to companies that receive Agency support include State mortgage and sales tax exemptions, real property tax … to the businesses leasing those properties and creating jobs. The Agency does not have a process in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Background … The Board did not ensure that complete and accurate accounting records were maintained, that bank reconciliations … 2014 tax levy exceeded the statutory limit. At the end of 2013, unassigned fund balance totaled 104 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M357
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… The Board has not adopted a disaster recovery plan or breach notification policy. Key Recommendations Ensure that … system administrator. Adopt a disaster recovery plan and a breach notification policy. … Bovina Fire District Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Examination of Travel Expenses
… any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… The Wellsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alma, Andover, Independence, Scio, Wellsville and Willing in Allegany County. The District, which is governed by an … and appropriations to avoid levying property taxes at a level greater than needed and that estimates in the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Fuel Purchases
… subsidiaries provide public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … subsidiaries that account for most of its fuel purchases. In addition, the Authority had separate agreements with four counties, a school district, and a private company to supply fuel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… web application and supporting server vulnerabilities for the period September 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … have several software applications and multiple licenses for each. Community colleges need an understanding of the … between them and budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 338
… Purpose To notify agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to remind agencies that it is not too late to rename queries before the upgrade. Affected Employees All PS Query users who renamed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/338-prioritizing-renamed-private-queries-preparation-upgradeSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… Hills Central School District [pdf] , Island Trees Union Free School District [pdf] , Manhasset Union Free School … contracts (EPCs) entered into by the five school districts for the period June 1, 2005 through November 10, 2014. … EPC is an agreement with an energy service company (ESCO) for energy services in which energy services are installed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Roxbury Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-207)
… Background The Roxbury Central School District is located in the Towns of Roxbury, Middletown and Gilboa in Delaware and Schoharie Counties. The District is governed … amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable, and create a written reserve fund plan. To the extent that they are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/01/roxbury-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-207North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Colonie Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is … supported and that goods and services have been received in the amount and price as ordered prior to payment. We … prior to payment. Key Recommendation Ensure that no claim against the District, other than those specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… The Skaneateles Central School District is located in the Towns of Sennett, Niles and Owasco in Cayuga County and the Towns of Skaneateles, Marcellus and … when they are received and are promptly deposited. Develop a process to routinely evaluate and repay interfund loans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154