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DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City Department of Education (DoE) to determine if they are doing enough to … have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetySUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… Tier 6 SUNY employees with a Retirement Plan type of 7Z (TIAA) Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor … annual wage. Once a Tier 6 member has reached three years of membership, his or her contribution rate is based on total … to change the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review of the “two-year look back” salary. If updates are needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… and whether HESC has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in compliance with Program regulations. … have access to a college education and an understanding of their financial aid options. The Program provides a full … State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our audit, recipients could attend any State University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the transportation supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials also did not … gaps. However, the district incurred operating surpluses in all five years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… and Orleans/Niagara Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of money can sit unused or in unauthorized reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsOpinion 93-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending conference) GENERAL … a school district may authorize the incurrence and payment of the travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12County of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… are adequately funded. Timely and accurate handling of funds is a key part of internal controls that safeguards public money, … the Clerk to submit remittances to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) within five days following the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Polk County, Florida, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … of Polk County Florida with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (Allegany County) The … the town clerk as bookkeeper which is an incompatibility of office and duties. As a result, checks and balances over the powers and duties of these positions was not maintained. The supervisor also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Non-emergency overtime was also not generally preapproved in writing. In addition, officials did not maintain documentation to … accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services … requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among … To determine what workforce development programs and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Potter – Town Clerk (Yates County) A former clerk did not … and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash shortage of $23,838 during this former clerk’s tenure. The former … audit the clerk’s records as required. As a result of the audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… support the processes and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize situations that … processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the current payroll system inoperable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… and separate from the Town of Cincinnatus, is located in Cortland County and is governed by a five-member Board of … that the annual financial reports are submitted to OSC in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer’s records are audited annually, in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… The cash receipts process did not have an audit trail beginning with the initial point of cash collection to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Berkshire Fire District – Recording and Reporting Financial Activity (2014M-122)
… January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. Background The Berkshire Fire District is a district corporation of the … Berkshire Fire District Recording and Reporting Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/berkshire-fire-district-recording-and-reporting-financial-activity-2014mHortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 9, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners which is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… adopting and implementing written policies and procedures for financial recording and monitor the District’s financial … submits all financial records and reports to the Board for audit. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Pine City Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2017M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … Pine City Fire District No. 1 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/01/pine-city-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2017m-166Town 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 Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101