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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Charter School of Inquiry Elmont Union Free School District Ithaca City School District North Shore Central School District Saugerties Central School District and the Wells Central School District

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … formal and adequate policies and procedures related to the processing of payroll outside of normal pay dates such … officials did not develop policies or procedures related to the periodic review and reconciliation of payroll …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Financial Activities (Chemung County) Department officials have not adopted written financial policies or procedures … department's overtime was due to staff shortages. Based on the overtime hours that resulted from the shortages and … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … District , North Bellmore Union Free School District and Schenectady County Community College . "In an era of limited …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… office completed audits of the Averill Park No. 2 Fire District , Village of Goshen , Hortonville Fire District , … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … While the treasurer does maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records, the president and executive committee did …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized

… job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care they deserve," said … nine instances, department officials provided auditors with explanations that indicated the seized dogs were held … rating. The Comptroller recommended the department work with local shelters to address the deficiencies identified in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-are

Do We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year

… money dating back to the 1940s. The money comes from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance … Trigon Park Wolcott Street Leroy, New York Genesee Adirondack Mountains July 24 5:00pm-11:00pm July 25 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-year

Town of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24

… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 103 deposits totaling $28 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. We reviewed all 12 debt service payments totaling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24

New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (2022-N-6)

To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n6.pdf

Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)

Determine whether Garrison Union Free School District (District) officials secured the District’s network user accounts, established physical controls and maintained inventory records for information technology (IT) equipment, and developed an IT contingency plan.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/garrison-union-free-school-district-2023-127.pdf

Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (2021-N-3)

To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n3.pdf

Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2019-S-69) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority (SLA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s69-response.pdf

Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding

To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s6.pdf

Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2022-S-6) 180-Day Response

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s6-response.pdf

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… to be maintained. The town-wide general fund relied on revenue anticipation notes to fund operations. Town of … town is currently experiencing severe fiscal stress. Cash on hand as of Dec. 31, 2014 was insufficient to meet the … to the Oswego City Revitalization Corporation but does not have the authority to make a gift of real property to a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2

Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance

… access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial … and schools. Although no single practice or policy on its own can adequately safeguard your IT investments, a … … Although no single practice or policy on its own can adequately safeguard your IT investments there …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governance

DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops

… harder to investigate and resolve consumer complaints in a timely manner." Valid registration of repair shops and … criminal activity or operating an auto business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has established little in the way of controls to restrict unregistered repair shops …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shops

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… and found five purchases totaling $3,519 that did not have sufficient supporting documentation. Town of Deer Park – … – Financial Operations (Sullivan County) The board relied on fund balance as a financing source rather than using … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0