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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to ensure claims are adequately documented and supported, for legitimate district purposes and approved prior to … County) District officials do not have long-term plans for reserve balance levels or usage. The reserves for retirement contributions, compensated absences and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopted budgets that did not include estimated expenses for recurring revenues and realistic estimates for expenditures. As a result, the district has accumulated … and approved before payment, appropriately supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), which are … necessitates this type of protection. DOB is responsible for issuing permits for the installation of sheds, monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… ECA and scholarship funds were not properly accounted for and appropriately used. A lack of adequate oversight, … of duties and lack of written policies and procedures for scholarship funds allowed the former treasurer to use funds donated for scholarships and funds collected from other revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Guard Bureau’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… training. The audit covered the crime reporting component for calendar year 2012. Background Security on the college campus has long been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in … the public make informed decisions when choosing a college for educational or employment purposes. The Clery Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit … Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the public. As part of this role, its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Hume , Town of Marilla , Village of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman personnel could conduct … in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts which increase the risk that Lehman personnel could conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of Licensing Services (Division), oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 36 occupations throughout New … that individuals working as security guards have a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and …
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 … and accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their …
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)
… to ESD officials, high-technology (high-tech) sectors are highly valued targets of economic development due to a … partially implemented. Key Recommendation ESD officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, pay rates and hours worked into the financial … 1 We discussed the lack of support for one employee’s salary and wage payments during the audit period. … District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Holocaust Survivors
… survivors and the heirs of Holocaust victims with funds that are rightfully theirs. We are committed to … completing a claim form. The NYS Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds works in conjunction with the HCPO to ensure … a thorough search of our records. Write to: Office of Unclaimed Funds Re: Holocaust Era Accounts 110 State Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… Authority (MTA) will be able to limit future fare and toll increases to 4 percent as planned will depend on the amount … or higher fares and tolls.” While the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, … than in 2014. Even with planned biennial fare and toll increases of 4 percent, the capital program would account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… school are often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said … Education Department is doing well cautioning parents and school districts about the perils of chronic absenteeism. … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 92-7
… association adopt its own uniform standards, consistent with the commonly understood meaning of the term "indigent", for determining indigency in connection with eligibility to receive foreign fire insurance moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7