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State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a high- or intermediate-hazard to public safety, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are considered a high or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt … public authorities without voter approval. In SFY 2020-21, New York State had the second highest debt burden, behind … (LGAC) bonds and the Municipal Bond Bank Agency. New York issues State-Supported debt to fund certain capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… hotels and restaurants. The impact is most acute for areas near the Canadian border, where travel from Canada fell by … especially in hotels and restaurants in those regions near the Canadian border. New York is a top destination for … Country and 2% in Western New York, but up 1% in New York City. In 2024, there were over 932,400 private sector jobs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsState Agencies Bulletin No. 884
… information about payment of vacation credits to those MC employees who separated from State service prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/884-restoration-and-payment-managementconfidential-mc-vacation-creditsColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
Did the ColesvilleWindsor Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provide adequate oversight of financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. As a result of the audit and … with public records, and she agreed to pay $21,296 in restitution before sentencing. In August 2020, the former clerk was sentenced to five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… through rates set by SED. Auditors looked at the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, and found several issues with CPN’s … including over $3 million in unsupported costs for fiscal year 2014-15. Track state and local government spending at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… occur. The clerk-treasurer also did not properly account for three bank account balances totaling $1.1 million on May … The supervisor also did not provide the board with records for the annual audit, as required. Had the accounting records … cases totaling $175,940 were excluded from the annual report. In addition, the court and trust register did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… activity totaling $10.5 million related to bank transfers, payroll, real property taxes and cash receipts and … of the clerk’s records, as required. Town of Elbridge – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Onondaga County) Town officials did not ensure that all payroll payments were accurate, supported and authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Recent increases in property values and construction costs have … year. While this reflects 11,181 fewer jobs, the median salary for these jobs increased slightly – from $42,000 in FYE 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Cambridge , Town of Fishkill , City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill Library System . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … and three were not implemented. Ramapo Catskill Library System – Procurement (Rockland County) Library system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … million to $9.8 million. Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (Ulster County) District officials need to improve controls over the information technology assets. The board did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated dependents … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refunds2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… full-time working women in New York State. Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, an annual wage gap of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The claims auditing process is known as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can identify claims that have violated or bypassed purchasing … manner. When a local government or school district has a strong claims auditing process, the control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… “New Yorkers rely on federal funding for everything from paving the highways … their tables. Understanding how New Yorkers are impacted by federal dollars will be essential to understanding how … - Thomas P. DiNapoli Federal Revenues in the State Budget Federal Receipts Federal Spending by Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General … York City Department of Education (DoE) did not provide John F. Kennedy Educational Campus staff with adequate … management control over GSF accounts. Key Finding DoE and John F. Kennedy officials have made progress in addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… or receive adequate monthly reports from the Supervisor. For example, the Board did not request or receive monthly … disbursed, monthly bank reconciliations or cash balances for each fund. Ensure bank reconciliations were accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Sharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… fund balance that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … fund balance that exceeds the statutory limit results in tax levies being higher than necessary. Key … to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100