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State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… there are 407 high-hazard dams in New York, more than half of which (213) are owned or co-owned by local … by local governments with condition ratings, more than half (58 percent) are rated as either unsound or deficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… to managing investment risk posed by climate change. In January 2016, DiNapoli created and allocated $2 billion to a … existing indices of domestic stocks, the Russell 1000. In January 2018, DiNapoli announced a $2 billion increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that he was aware the actions should be turned over and is in the process of taking corrective action. Jefferson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following … It was sixth highest among all states in debt per capita. At the end of SFY 2021-22, State-Funded debt outstanding per … the State will issue 238 percent more debt than it will retire over the next five years, with: $44.5 billion of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… (i.e., permanent removal from service) of a tangible capital asset. A government that has legal obligations to … future asset retirement activities related to its tangible capital assets should recognize a liability based on GASBS 83. Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… always record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Because of this, there was … and members did not enforce financial provisions outlined in the department’s constitution and bylaws or adopt adequate … of the treasurer, as required by law. These actions result in an increased risk of theft and waste of department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… reduced surplus fund balance from 19% as of June 30, 2015 to 8% as of June 30, 2023, they consistently appropriated … was not needed and overfunded reserves, primarily through transfers of surplus fund balance. These practices lack … requires purchase contracts that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 89-21
… highway; and (3) whether complaints concerning maintenance should be filed with and acted upon by one or both highway … complaints concerning maintenance of a town line highway should be filed. We believe, however, that such complaints … be filed with the highway superintendent of either town. Should the highway superintendent of one town receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Opinion 89-4
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … You also ask whether the town may sell bonds and notes, at public or private sale, to the bank of which the … (see General Municipal Law, §11). In the situation at hand, it is our opinion that the town's investment policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Contract Advisory No. 26
… any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under … not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … the procurement record when submitting transactions to OSC for approval. References : Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Coldspring, and located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… payments are supported and appropriate and that all contract related services are provided. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. We … policies and did not establish adequate processes for managing user access of Department systems. The five … over change management and user access, patching, and a succession plan for dated programming languages. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office … “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con … new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… , Elmira , Town of Hempstead , Jamestown , Port Chester and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to … whether housing authorities were adequately controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, … around the State manage both public housing units and Section 8 housing vouchers. Each authority audited is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2XIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Agencies with guidance on … Depending on how the employee received the overpayment and how the employee returns the funds owed, an Agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overviewClarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… effectively manage the District’s financial condition. As a result, the District levied more taxes than needed to fund … year-end commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods and services totaling $3.3 million during the audit … would have operating deficits totaling $6.4 million when it had operating surpluses totaling $7.3 million, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… risks associated with unauthorized access to, or attacks on, College systems and data. Our audit period was April 18, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controls