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Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… Determine whether the Orange County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes Developmental … Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, … The states Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Finger Lakes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have not adopted policies and procedures to ensure that cash receipt, cash disbursement and bank reconciliation duties are … reports or reviewing the administrative assistant's work. Eggertsville Fire District – Financial Activity (Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… for each unfiled or incorrectly filed information return, up to a maximum penalty of $1.5 million. Online Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … (Onondaga County) Monitoring of buyers’ compliance with redevelopment plans was not always timely. Mortgage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… management did not implement procedures to ensure that all rebates and credits were accurately processed. Twenty-six applications for energy rebates totaling $127,000 did not have sufficient technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … they may not recover data and resume essential operations in a timely manner. 40 of the 115 enabled nonstudent network … nine laptops and one printer, were not properly recorded in the District’s inventory listing. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Oversight of Language Access Services
… + Hospitals Corporation is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, complying … and local laws, and providing sufficient oversight of Language Access Services. The audit covered the period … New York City (NYC) Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969, is the nation’s largest municipal public health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it … problems with limited consequences. This audit is part of a series examining issues impacting New York’s senior … DiNapoli released an audit that called for more oversight of providers of adult day care services. “The state Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… were uncovered by DiNapoli’s audit and investigation of the court’s financial operations. "Mr. Fleury took advantage of another clerk’s absence to steal from the public," … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… in August 2011 and July 2013 . Auditors discovered most of these recommendations were not addressed or only partially … the district has not retained a reasonable amount of fund balance to address unanticipated needs or to provide … unrestricted fund balances for 2012-13 and 2013-14 of $8,904,988 and $7,027,250. The unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsDiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… Hundreds of New York school districts are increasing children’s consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and helping students learn … production through farm-to-school programs, but the growth of these programs may be limited by various challenges, … Hundreds of New York school districts are increasing childrens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… York City’s Human Rights Law and investigates allegations of housing discrimination. Complaints may include landlords … or those who rely on benefits, or denying housing because of race, gender or sexual orientation. CCHR uses Dynamics, an … showed CCHR received 51,702 discrimination inquiries. Of these, 48,443 (93.7%) were recorded as closed, 1,831 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… program requirements, including the creation and retention of jobs.” The NYCIDA helps eligible local businesses to … equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created or retained because of the breaks. In 21 of the 23 successful applications that auditors sampled, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Buffalo City … Management (St. Lawrence County) The board adopted budgets with estimated appropriations that exceeded actual … County) The board and district officials prepared budgets for the 2013-14 through the 2015-16 fiscal years that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s led to the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, … she falsified her personal town and county tax payments of $4,303. “Day after day, Ms. Sheppard watched her friends … decided she deserved a free ride, in a blatant violation of her public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Assistance Listing Number 97.067) provides funding to states and local governments to enable them to prepare, prevent, protect against and respond to potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other hazards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-homeland-security-grant-program.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3-180response.pdf