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Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… increased risk for errors and irregularities . The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … documents (AUDs) were filed. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary-Treasurer’s accounting records. Hold … 2021 – appropriations were overestimated by an average of $43,300, or 40 percent. Develop and adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Monroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… properly manage or enforce their contract with an external operator and failed to take corrective action to address … of golf-fee revenues into a County bank account. The operator did not perform or pay for a number of duties, … daily cash receipts and revenue records and require the operator to make daily deposits into a County-designated bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… granted exemptions that lacked applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation. Assessors misclassified or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the Village of South … is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Johnstown – Payroll (Fulton County) The town board needs to … today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown the City of Mount Vernon the Village of South Glens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … in monitoring their revenues and spending and be ready to tighten their belts should this slowdown continue.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-435
… added to the employee’s earnings and reflected on the 2011 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-435-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… . In September, his office will release scores for calendar year municipalities, which includes all counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… medications totaling about $198,000 for inmates from a local pharmacy without the benefit of competition or … and has not annually reviewed the procurement policy, as required by law. Audits found that the city awarded contracts … In addition, the district treasurer has not filed the required annual financial report with OSC for the last three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a … user fees to finance the costs of a water supply district. You ask whether the costs of establishing and of operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Sex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… and notify DCJS of the current status on each case. Ensure that change-of-address forms are completed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
New York City is planning significant steps to reduce cityfunded spending by as much as 15 in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-olds stands at nearly 18% in the city, as compared to about 9% in … city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic recovery will be … even further,” DiNapoli said. “The recovery is much slower for young workers in New York City when compared to the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period … System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) could have been better aimed to the localities, especially New York City, that suffered … have not. “The formula used by the federal government to distribute the coronavirus funding, while … missed the mark,” DiNapoli said. “Targeting aid to the communities that suffered the worst from the outbreak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… New York City, New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation … adversely affect the others, according to a review of the city’s financial plan released today by New York State … of the pandemic have been unprecedented on New York City, the state and the nation,” DiNapoli said. “Without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… services and that the use of a family member, friend, or minor as an interpreter is limited to emergencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services During Emergencies ( 2021-S-35 ). About the … providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. The audit found … service disruptions and continue to deliver addiction support services. Additionally, OASAS needs to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… operational costs than was necessary by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget. Because realistic budgets were … million were also not approved by the board before the transfer was made. Riverhead Central School District – … policies contained. The board generally did not review bank statements, canceled check images and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits