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Henderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… audit period to review the District’s 2019 through 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings as of August 20, 2025. … and approving claims prior to payment and conducting annual audits of the Treasurer’s records and reports. The … the Treasurer’s financial activities and conducting an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records impacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
… and filing of required annual financial reports (AFRs). Understanding the Audit Area The Board is responsible … Treasurer did not prepare or file any of the District’s AFRs since she was first appointed in 2019.As a result, as of January 31, 2025, the District’s AFRs for the 2019 through 2023 fiscal years were between 337 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70Opinion 89-1
… Compensation (authority to convert employee's accumulated leave time into cash upon death in service) -- Leave time generally (authority to convert into cash upon death in service) -- Sick Leave (authority to convert into cash upon death in service) … service the cash value of the employees accumulated sick leave vacation and personal leave time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… by the Board. “City officials were repeatedly cautioned by my office about adopting unbalanced and unrealistic budgets,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law § 155.40(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… the efforts to address them. "Noise in New York City is a significant quality of life and public health concern," … for taking steps to better enforce local law, but there is more that city agencies can do to control noise … noise survey had suggested that the city identify a public official to manage nightlife noise complaints. In response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Law allows consumers to register their mobile and landline phone numbers on a national registry to reduce unsolicited … 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. Then, in 2003, the … were on the registry. DiNapoli's auditors found the number of Do Not Call complaints by state residents more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… found that New York lacks an integrated data system for case management and reporting of WFD programs and services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system … NPI identified by the audit and determine an appropriate course of action. Enhance system controls to prevent improper … than $15 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… across New York aren’t getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in oversight and data-sharing have left the state unable to measure whether these efforts are reducing suicide deaths, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s registration … that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, and legible license plate images for which TBTA does not have an agreement with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY … is an Enterprise Resource Program. The objective of CUNYfirst was to replace CUNY’s legacy systems with an integrated and flexible state-of-the-art solution. During its early phases, CUNYfirst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… to take steps toward providing a safe learning environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under … failed to comply with provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 that require it to notify local … DiNapoli’s auditors. DiNapoli recommended SED: Conduct and document a risk assessment related to compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… two employees assigned to the program. Rejected License Plate Images Auditors also found fault with the Thruway’s … million in tolls last year based on the number of license plate images that were rejected for reasons, such as being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… the current Supervisor began working with her to set up a new accounting system and reconstruct the prior years’ … the Supervisor’s records and reports as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123.Had the Board performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68DiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… out that details are lacking on spending changes required for balance in the coming years. “New York state is in its … and Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for putting us on the right path. The Executive Budget holds … plan to close future budget gaps, as I have called for, or we could get sidetracked and fall back on short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressArchived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… contract oversight, requiring public authorities to comply with the state finance law relating to procurements, … employees hired after January 1, 2018. Placement Agent Ban – A.3137 (Abbate) / S.4761 (Golden) – Codifies the … technology for procurement purposes; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… available for all required languages and grade levels. To teach ENL and BE classes, educators are required to have a … extension certifications, which authorize the holder to teach not only the subject they are already certified in but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programs