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Town of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… and financing sources. Fully define the Project scope. For example, a planned highway department office suite was … Law (GML). Obtain an RFP and written/fax proposal for two other change orders totaling $43,115, which violated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… was underbilled $78,600, a business was not billed for its agreed upon PILOT totaling $18,900 and another … was overbilled $873. Town of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (Wyoming County) The payments town officials made to not-for-profit organizations were not always for appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… to liquidate an operating deficit, it must submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-12022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli pays tribute to one of New York’s great leaders: the Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. The board also inappropriately used town … However, the committee treasurer, a private citizen or a board member signed them. Village of Little Valley – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… effectively, it can identify claims that have violated or bypassed purchasing and other important internal controls. … in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or school district has a strong claims auditing process, the … stops here;" nothing could be more true when an improper or poorly documented claim is rejected, or even held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of legitimate refunds. DiNapoli’s auditors perform their …
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)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through October 13, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $52.8 …
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)
… reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the …
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 … as they make budgetary decisions.” In February 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an …
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)
… to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … standards. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
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)
… to the following Counties: Greene , Jefferson , Madison , Nassau , Niagara , Orange , Seneca , Tompkins , Washington … . Audit Objective Determine whether officials in 10 county (County) departments of weights and measures … consumer complaints. … Determine whether officials in 10 county County departments of weights and measures Departments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 budget. Background The Village of Suffern is located in … was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 202526 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … we are among the nation’s strongest and best-funded public pension funds.” The Fund's third quarter value reflects retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… $1.6 million in personal property sales. NYPA began energy efficiency programs for its government customers in … 28, 2017, NYPA reportedly financed a total $2.1 billion in Energy Efficiency (EE) projects that produced first year … and it had poor controls over the disposition of fleet vehicles. NYPA's claimed energy efficiency savings were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … compliance with Article 129-B on its website. DSP is charged with establishing a sexual assault victims unit to … college students. Key Recommendation To SED: As soon as is practicable: Collect aggregate incident data from covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… System . Affected Employees All agencies using the new Statewide Financial System or extracting data from … were made in PayServ to accommodate the conversion to the new SFS Chart of Accounts: Object Code: CAS Value ex. 41100 … Approp Fund Cd: CAS – 5-digit CAS Fund/Subfund SFS - New SFS 5 digit Subfund Segr Fund Cd: CAS – 5-digit CAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… bags” on platforms until collected by refuse trains or collection trucks. Unsightly and malodorous exposed refuse … SEO began the “Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program” (or Pilot Program) to reduce refuse in the City’s subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… tax collections, down nearly $1.5 billion or 9.2 percent, for the year to date. Overall tax collections totaled $23.1 … period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $1.4 billion primarily from federal sources) … disbursements from the fund totaling $246.3 million. For a detailed breakdown of monthly spending and revenue, go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… Manager Program invests with emerging managers directly, or with the assistance of other managers or Program partners, in separately managed accounts or commingled funds. Program partners assist in the timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-director