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Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… site visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 individual inspections on about 1,700 different rides. The results of each … rides offered at fixed-base amusement parks, the New York State Fair, and the many county fairs operated across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… including 67,308 original applications and 98,602 renewal applications. According to the Division, there were a … where security guards were no longer active. Lastly, 24 renewal applications had not been received within the defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brushton-Moira Central School District , Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington … Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Clyde-Savannah Central School District , Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Albion Central School District – Financial Management (Orleans County) The … $17.3 million or 47 percentage points. Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (Orange County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local governments did not ensure their Ethics Boards … not provide ethics training to all officers and employees. 90 percent did not comply with all of the GML requirements we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) specifically authorize the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… 26, 2017 to be processed and results reported within 210 days of receipt at the lab, and kits received by law … February 26, 2017 to be processed and reported on within 90 days of receipt at the lab. The Forensic Investigation … across the State, excluding New York City. Key Findings From November 28, 2017 to October 31, 2019, the FIC processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… exposure possibly resulting in growth disorders as well as damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive … the public was not being unnecessarily exposed to lead at most armories, in certain instances, more could be done. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Marilla , Village of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of Suffern . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… University of New York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts (2014-S-69) Auditors found weaknesses in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which … including those resulting from accelerating deterioration in certain structural components, authority officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Traffic fatalities in New York have grown at an alarming rate … drive cautiously and arrive safely.” There were 1,175 traffic fatalities in New York in 2022, which was the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to help prevent against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition, officials did not periodically review all … technology contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the … or expanding in New York. According to ESD officials, high-technology (high-tech) sectors are highly valued targets of economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… contracts and board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same … report on sales tax collections from January to September 2025 include: Each of the 10 regions in the state, including … Local Sales Tax Collections from January to September 2025 Data Regional Table with Detailed Sales Tax Collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Pavilion Central School District and the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count," DiNapoli said. "By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and regulation. The audit covers … it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and regulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association. Affected Employees … To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-life