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Monroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… properly manage or enforce their contract with an external operator and failed to take corrective action to address … of golf-fee revenues into a County bank account. The operator did not perform or pay for a number of duties, … daily cash receipts and revenue records and require the operator to make daily deposits into a County-designated bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… granted exemptions that lacked applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation. Assessors misclassified or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the Village of South … is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Johnstown – Payroll (Fulton County) The town board needs to … today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown the City of Mount Vernon the Village of South Glens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… medications totaling about $198,000 for inmates from a local pharmacy without the benefit of competition or … and has not annually reviewed the procurement policy, as required by law. Audits found that the city awarded contracts … In addition, the district treasurer has not filed the required annual financial report with OSC for the last three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 90-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a … user fees to finance the costs of a water supply district. You ask whether the costs of establishing and of operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Sex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… and notify DCJS of the current status on each case. Ensure that change-of-address forms are completed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
New York City is planning significant steps to reduce cityfunded spending by as much as 15 in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services During Emergencies ( 2021-S-35 ). About the … providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. The audit found … service disruptions and continue to deliver addiction support services. Additionally, OASAS needs to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… operational costs than was necessary by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget. Because realistic budgets were … million were also not approved by the board before the transfer was made. Riverhead Central School District – … policies contained. The board generally did not review bank statements, canceled check images and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and … water percentage. Divide D by A. F. Determine how close you are to the industry standard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … through September 20, 2017. Background The Corporation is a public benefit corporation whose environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine whether surcharges are being appropriately … preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 … Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims that result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Belfast is enjoying. The Comptroller is a true friend of Belfast and his longstanding resolve to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for responding to shareholders' climate risk concerns and … and their impact on the environment." "We commend Lowe's for committing to explore clean energy investments for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … work performed raises potential issues under The New York State Constitution, because no contract was in place at the … to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with state or local laws. Town of Holland – Real Property Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-171
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip), Leave of Absence/MTS … the eligibility criteria on 11/01/16 as follows. Earnings Code: HZS Effective Date: 11/01/16 OT Eff Date: 11/01/16 … Date on the employee’s Additional Pay page for Earnings code HZS. If an employee is appointed to an ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-171-2016-state-police-hazardous-duty-pay