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DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent … its oversight powers to help this vulnerable population get back on their feet.” Homeless shelters across the state … entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and permanent housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… expansion projects, such as the next phase of the Second Avenue Subway. In an effort to reduce the impact of borrowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people with disabilities … (Priority Level 5) for historic sites or hilltop parks where a fix was not feasible. Most of the barriers were … in the audit, and begin to address barriers that can be fixed without much difficulty or expense. Complete the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesWebsite Accessibility
… Most software vendors offer versions of their plug-ins for each computer platform type. For your convenience, we have listed the most common plug-ins … Format (PDF) files. Microsoft Word Microsoft offers file viewer and converter programs to enable those who do not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityProperty Tax Credits
… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period … of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program … whether Property 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-creditsCity of Fulton – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-184-F)
… not maintain complete, up-to-date capital projects records for each project. The Council did not approve capital … is the City Clerk and the chief fiscal officer responsible for maintaining the City’s financial records including … We could not determine the implementation status for the remaining recommendation because certain capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/12/24/city-fulton-audit-follow-2021m-184-fComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Financial Operations (Saratoga County) The company’s audit committee did not audit the bills or review the treasurer’s … County) The board did not adopt a financial management policy and town officials have not developed procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and investigation by State … public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter … guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… However, we found no evidence that DHCR had approved the residency of these tenants. Key Finding We found that DHCR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… volunteer manpower to operate the fire equipment and fire house owned by the Hughsonville Fire District. Gross receipts …
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
… Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (Westchester County) Over the last … IT policies such as a breach notification policy or online banking policy. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool ( 2015-S-34 ). Background CUNY is the largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. The CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority: Capital Planning (Report 2015-S-37 ). Background The Niagara … and two international airports. NFTA records list 3,770 capital assets costing approximately $1.6 billion. The Public … Authorities Law requires NFTA to prepare a five-year capital plan, along with annual capital spending plans. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followBaldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… District is located in the Towns of Clay, Lysander and Van Buren in Onondaga County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Hunter- Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency … officials did not adequately manage or monitor non-student network user accounts or develop a written IT contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a combined total of $1.4 … we reviewed as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, two accounts were overstated by a total of $22,987 and two were understated by a total of $7,642. Of the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… were underestimated and expenditures were overestimated in the general and highway funds generating operating … that was not needed to fund operations, including $439,870 in the general fund for the audit period and $603,395 in four … Adopt budgets that contain realistic estimates based on available current data and historical trends. Develop a plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-pleasant-valley-financial-management-2024m-158Pine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… performance measures to evaluate the efficiency of bus routes. Reduce the number of bus routes to better utilize school bus capacity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… locate and maintain stable and permanent alternative homes for hard-to-place and handicapped foster children. The … may be recoverable. Subsidies were paid to provide support for 25 children who were reported as being deceased per … in seeking restitution from the responsible localities for the overpayments identified in our prior report. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… saved more than $300,000 in special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by New … school district officials developed a more cost-effective way to provide special education services to students that … the district’s special education costs to the costs for providing the same services in nearby school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-education