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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… following school district audits have been issued. Byram Hills Central School District – Fixed Assets (Westchester … statutory limit on surplus fund balance by not using $3.7 million in appropriated fund balance as a financing source, … records were inaccurate and outdated. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesContract Advisory No. 16
… OC number used to obtain OSC approval should be entered in the contract number field on the AC 3272-S Form B in addition to the centralized contract number. It is … including emailing and mailing information, can be found in the GFO section referenced below. [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… and implement sustainable business practices, including PRI, CDP's Carbon Action, the Climate Action 100+ and CERES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionOpinion 88-29
… under Article 18 because the board member was at all times dealing with the county rather than the town in … the IDA's successor in interest. In view of the close connections between an IDA and the village, local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… GARCIA, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more … writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human … of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and safeguard … to deal with non-compliance. Recent reports of factory workers' safety issues have revealed the extent to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… non-compliance, especially in instances where employers do not take steps toward complying, such as posting bias …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsOpinion 89-20
… and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies of this code were sent … by the town in its efforts to implement the town's code of ethics. It appears appropriate, however, to discuss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Opinion 91-57
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… tourism sector is approaching a complete recovery as visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed … to pre-pandemic numbers in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Visitor spending and the tax revenue this industry generates … patterns among international travelers have affected visitor spending and the city’s tax revenue. Visitors from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… (PQI) process in January 2020. The process involves case reviews by a dedicated team to improve consistency. Once … that should be addressed statewide rather than on a case-by-case basis; however, officials had not yet developed a plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a … acres of farmland and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program, State Comptroller Thomas P. … funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on a seasonally adjusted basis. Employment growth may be drawing New Yorkers back into the workforce; the statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… did not have enough to eat at times during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 Clear Racial and … levels at all – a finding 2 percentage points above the national response Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Syracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… attackers and other unauthorized individuals, and the lack of a contingency plan can paralyze a school district’s … protecting the entire school district community. As of November 15, 2024, the District had 6,386 enabled … not adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts. As of November 15, 2024, 488 of the District’s 6,386 enabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period … No. 1 Fire District and provides fire protection services to the Town. Expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately … that includes segregation of duties, audit of claims prior to payment, audit of the Treasurer’s records annually and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… and accurately, which ultimately cost the Town $7,955 in late fees and uncollected amounts. The Board did not … Comptroller’s duties and ensure that proper controls were in place over cash receipts and disbursements. The … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of implementing corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… The Secretary signs checks with the Treasurer’s signature stamp without being supervised by the Treasurer. In the … The Treasurer should maintain control of her signature stamp. Segregate the Secretary’s claims payment duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108