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DiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… Pizza Inc. , medical supply company McKesson Corp. , commercial real estate company Realty Income Corp. and … for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address material risks from climate change and pursue sustainable … investments and potential divestment decisions. Building on the Climate Action Plan’s solid foundation, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 … personal alarm system at the Albion Correctional Facility in Orleans County. $11.9 million with Hudson Valley … various buildings at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS Construction of NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… officials properly accounted for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally and gate summary … officials properly accounted for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … and development of primitive recreational trails in the Adirondack Forest Preserve. $2.7 million with Sawyer … to various OGS facilities at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $2.9 million with Massa Construction Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 … million with Dow Electric Inc. for Job Order Contracting in various regions. $1.2 million with Normandeau Associates … infrastructure work at the Harriman Office Campus in Albany County. $1 million with Ben Ciccone Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … risk of loss or misuse due to unauthorized access. In addition, BOCES officials have not implemented access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Sweden , Town of Tyrone and the Town of West Union . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … provide the board with adequate monthly financial reports. In addition, the town’s procedures for auditing claims were not in compliance with town law. Johnstown Public Library – Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and certain revenues and expenditures were not reported in the annual financial report. Of the 20 journal entries … six were not supported and eight were not recorded in a timely manner. In addition, no one independently reviewed and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in the procurement of paper ballots to avoid millions of dollars in unnecessary costs. The ballot procurement processes used by the 13 Local Election Boards audited resulted in significant unnecessary costs. Auditors estimate that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsLong Island Association for AIDS Care
… of refunds and reimbursements totaling $195,791 received from other entities for covered individuals’ medical and … During the period of this examination LIAAC purchased group medical benefits from the Long Island Network of Community Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/10/long-island-association-aids-careAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… Systems (SIS), to store and manage student data in a centralized database. SIS commonly contain extensive … members and external information technology support staff. In addition, many school districts provide parents and … access to the information. Key Findings Individual users in all six districts were assigned more access rights than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… The Allegany-Limestone Central School District is located in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by the Board … As of June 30, 2013, the District had more than $2 million in a debt service reserve that District officials could not … fixed assets, without any formal control procedures in place for this process. Our review of 50 movable assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsContributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a Tier 3 member covered by Article 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute … rate is based on your annual wage, as provided by your employer on your Membership Application. After this … however, the amount of your contribution is determined by applying your contribution rate to your current reportable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 70, of South Plymouth in Chenango County, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, scheme to defraud, defrauding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… sell, lease or discontinue the use of municipal parkland. In order to convey parkland to a non-public entity, or to use … Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) in the form of legislation enacted by the New York State … used the proceeds from its parkland alienation transaction in July 2012 to make capital improvements or acquire new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Village of Dresden – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties and Multiyear Financial Planning (2013M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2010, to November 15, 2012. Background The Village of Dresden is … water fund’s year-end fund balance increased from $76,272 to $194,688 from fiscal years 2007-08 to 2011-12, and is now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-dresden-clerk-treasurers-duties-and-multiyear-financial-planning-2013m-3Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. … and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 million. Key … estimates of revenues and expenditures. Activity in established reserves has not, in all cases, been in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of Library … not have a policy that describes when it is appropriate to provide meals or refreshments at Library meetings or … Provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer and seek to recover moneys she failed to deposit and unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… and reserves. As a result, officials have withheld funds from productive use and may have missed opportunities to … Reported fiscal year-end surplus fund balance ranging from $2.4 to $3 million (10.3 to 12.8 percent) of the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201Saranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… had not been paid $63,681 of the $107,167 (59 percent) in tuition owed to the District during the 2019-20 through … were prepared and issued to the school districts of origin in a timely manner for all nonresident foster care students … at the District. Maintain a receivable control account in the District’s accounting records to ensure that tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90