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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… developed the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan in 2016 to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. A prior audit, issued in January 2023, found that the Department of Agriculture and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … However, detailed procedures have not been put in place to formally reconcile the potential sales from … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWarwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… The Warwick Valley Central School District is located in Orange County. The District is governed by the Board of … capacity on buses, decreasing the number of spare buses in its fleet and increasing the District’s buses-to-mechanics … of annual cost savings and as much as $1.4 million in avoided future bus replacement costs. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesEast Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … Commissioner elections prior to posting to ensure they are in compliance with Town Law. Ensure that all employees and … raises and employees that receive raises are documented in the Board minutes along with the amounts of the raises. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices … 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has 7,679 … Town of Schaghticoke Budgeting 2013M239 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor accurately record volunteer … the library’s checking account before payments were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $134 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a … of deficient bridges is generally higher for the years in which assessments took place). We examined all 48 flags …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of … leave accruals. Ensure that written permission or approval is available for all compensatory time payments in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Financial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law, are in operation in New York. Each OTB Corporation is a public benefit … and harness horse races held at various racetracks in the State, as well as at racetracks located outside the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … accounting functions and information technology to properly account for and safeguard Town assets for the … Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and employees, and did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… which comprises five elected members: the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. In February 2010, the Board … An inter-municipal agreement was entered into by the Town and the Village to address their respective involvement with … facility (Project) but the facility’s future operation and maintenance. While the inter-municipal agreement sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Yorktown Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the source, date, amount and purpose of collections. In addition, the board did not appoint a faculty auditor to … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… a report on the progress regional land banks are making in helping communities fight blight and address zombie … land banks throughout the state that acquire properties in an effort to return them to productive use though redevelopment or demolition. “The surge in foreclosures and vacant, abandoned ‘zombie properties’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of Suffern . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … the town’s operations, reducing unexpended surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of Jan. 1, … town accounting records without oversight, resulting in inaccurate records. In addition, the accounting firm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v DiNapoli which reaffirmed his farranging constitutional authority as the States chief fiscal officer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Romulus Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … that decreases the risk that errors or irregularities in processing and paying payroll could occur. Central Islip … average of nine percent and generated almost $3.7 million in surpluses during the period. To reduce the unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 91-17
… or facilities which are within the definition of "hospital" contained in Public Health Law, §2801(1). You ask … applicable to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-18, p 41; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-2, p 6). Section 2801(1) of the Public Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. Kanas is charged in Albany County Court with stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local … of an indictment charging Renee Kanas with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a Class C felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Williamsville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budget process to help ensure fund balance is maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and reserves … an average of almost $2.2 million as a financing source in the district’s annual budgets. However, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits