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State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (Delaware … donations it received totaling $117,300. In addition, 77 of the pool checks were improperly disbursed. The town … a private citizen or a board member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can identify claims that have violated or bypassed … claim is rejected, or even held temporarily, until it meets requirements. A thorough and deliberate claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.5 million state refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through … Central School District is located in the Towns of Arcade, Eagle, Java, Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Town of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the Court’s general management and financial operations. The Court’s 2013 … and two part-time Court clerks. According to the Court’s System, the Court collected 1,924 payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the … January,” DiNapoli said. “But this was largely driven by New York City, with nearly all regions outside the city … as they make budgetary decisions.” In February 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearOrange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… whether the Orange County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all … records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… Nassau , Niagara , Orange , Seneca , Tompkins , Washington and Wyoming . Audit Objective Determine whether officials in 10 county (County) departments of weights and measures (Departments) adequately provided consumer … by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. Key Findings Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… the end of the third quarter of State Fiscal Year 2024-25. For the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2024, Fund … uncertainty in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and geopolitical issues raising concerns even as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their tentative budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… prevented the funds from being productively used by Town officials and taxpayers. The Clerk also did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Understanding Your NYSLRS Membership
… Whether you’ve just joined NYSLRS or have been a member for years, it’s important to understand how your membership works and the benefits you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/understanding-your-nyslrs-membershipSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Selected Management and Operations Practices ( 2015-S-20 ). Background On April … of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New … properly supported. Key Finding We found that officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Institutions are also required to adopt an amnesty policy for alcohol and drug use; a students’ bill of rights; and comprehensive training requirements for administrators, staff, and students. Institutions must … State Education Department: Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act ( 2016-S-28 ) … To determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… Purpose To inform agencies of data element changes in PayServ due to the implementation of the Statewide Financial System . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… cleanliness. It removes and disposes 14,000 tons of trash from the subway annually, and it cleans and removes trash from the track areas. Subways’ Station Environment and … in the City’s subway system by removing the garbage cans from the platforms at selected stations. SEO’s objective was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an increase of $666.9 million or 1.4 percent from a year earlier. All … totaled $23.1 billion through July 31, a decline of $1.1 billion or 4.6 percent from the same period last … Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a balance of $3.8 billion, which was nearly $3 billion lower than a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… to graduate emerging managers to be direct investments by the Fund. Eighteen emerging managers have graduated from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… and cooperative housing to middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development … 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017, Linden Plaza made total vendor payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… DiNapoli announced today that an audit and investigation by his office revealed a former official of the now-dissolved … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100k