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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … million. When unused appropriated fund balance was added back, the district's recalculated unrestricted fund balance … operations. When unused appropriated fund balance is added back, the district's recalculated unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. … with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for safeguarding the data, especially if it contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and … initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited … … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong … Plan according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… circumvented the statutory limit on surplus fund balance by not using $3.7 million in appropriated fund balance as a … last five years, budgeted expenditures were overestimated by a total of $16.4 million leading to $13.1 million of the … determined the tax certiorari reserve may be overfunded by $13.4 million based on past settlement rates. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… with architectural codes and safety regulations issued by the Department. The Department is the State agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… and livestock on hand at the time of the farm closures in 2009, we did identify more than 3,300 farm equipment items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… are to be commended for protecting their long term value by committing to diverse energy sources that are … goals for increased use or production of renewable energy by December 2016. Companies are increasingly turning to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Effective Dates: Effective every Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, 2022. … updating the suppress DD Advice Print (Opt In/Out) option for printed direct deposit advices. This configuration change … Agency users should refer to the submission schedule for the check dates where there is an early confirm schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… but are not limited to, the following: Unaccounted for cash in any amount, including inmate or patient cash; Unaccounted for cash in agency cash advance accounts, including … refer the incident to the State Inspector General's Office for review. If applicable, the agency must also notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… The fixed asset report did not contain serial numbers for 435 devices, complete descriptions with the manufacturer’s name for 175 devices and model information for 201 devices. Auditors reviewed 60 IT devices to confirm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Contract Advisory No. 16
… contracts. The annual employment reports must be submitted by the contractor to the contracting agency, the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is committed to … you’ll enjoy the following benefits: You’ll be placed on the certified MWBE directory where State agencies and vendors looking for subcontractors can reach out to you. You won’t be subject to the State’s competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesOpinion 89-65
… Interest (contract by town with town attorney's law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1); … attorney would have a prohibited interest in a contract for additional legal services between the town and his or her … distinguished from paying the town attorney individually for additional services. In this regard, we note that Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Palatine is located in Montgomery County and is governed by a five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. … to establish internal controls and provide guidance for cash disbursements, including the use of debit cards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… the Board effectively managed water and sewer operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. … that ensure an adequate segregation of duties or provide for mitigating controls. The Board should investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
… attendance records were properly maintained and recorded for the period June 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. … Board of Trustees. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… and reported and that District money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2016 through July 14, 2017. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total $153,040. Key Findings The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166