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DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… State and local public authorities reported debt outstanding … since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they function without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New … have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes. State auditors also found that DOH did not … would not provide auditors with a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, and the actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… In order to preserve federal grant reporting requirements, statutory … of the receiving fund). These transactions are referred to as "Source 9" transactions which denote that the transfer … bills. As such, special account coding must be used to ensure that the transaction budget checks against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven recovery from the … bleak year for brick and mortar retailers, and the holiday season's tepid start as infection rates rise may push many to … by White (25 percent), Black and African American (22 percent) and Asian (19 percent). By March 22, when New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by ensuring that critical services are provided. Not-for-profit entities generally provide these services. … of these agreements, including delineation of requirements for the assessment, suspension or waiver of interest … related to grant contracting, specifically: Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting Standard Contract Language for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… an investment partner of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … companies. “Since 2011, the New York State Common Retirement Fund has partnered with Contour Venture Partners … state.” "This partnership with the New York State Common Retirement Fund and Contour Venture Partners provides us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersVII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… in Chapter XIV, Section 9 – Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance of this Guide. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirementsSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… system. As of October 2010, there was a backlog of over $1.1 billion in improvements that needed to be made. In some … to make repairs, but in others had either opted to cordon off certain areas to prevent public access, or in the most … or completed 204 projects with total costs over $221 million using New York Works funds. However, additional work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (2010-S-48) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive … approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department through the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Report 2018-S-43 ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks … for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating … consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act (Act) was enacted to ensure the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followVillage of Morris – Fund Balance (2017M-58)
… by an elected three-member Village Board. General fund and water fund budgeted appropriations for 2016-17 were $477,785 … $338,000, or 159 percent of actual expenditures, and the water fund balance increased by 58 percent to $238,700, or … both the general and water funds, the contingency budget line exceeded the maximum allowable amount each year by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/06/09/village-morris-fund-balance-2017m-58Town of Cobleskill – Budgeting (2023M-138)
… of the 2023 appropriations. The Town’s preliminary budgets for the three fiscal years we examined did not include fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/01/town-cobleskill-budgeting-2023m-138Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (2024M-127)
… increased to levels between 85 and 182 percent of the 2024 appropriations, as of December 31, 2023. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-lapeer-budgeting-2024m-127Town of Evans – Board Oversight (2016M-2)
The purpose of our audit was to review managements response to independent and external auditor reports for the period January 1 2012 through September 29 20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/04/08/town-evans-board-oversight-2016m-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… The proposed budget does not include an amount to cover the City’s required contribution toward costs for the … limit. Key Recommendations Include an appropriation to cover the City’s required contribution for the COPS program. … taxes or increasing the contingency appropriation to cover the amount of uncollectible taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Town of Amity - Town Clerk (2018M-183)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) … accounted for cash receipts. Key Findings We reviewed 184 tax payments totaling $237,500 and found they were … date of deposit. The Board did not perform an annual audit of the Clerk’s records, as required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/11/town-amity-town-clerk-2018m-183Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of … within 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Submit accurate monthly reports to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Oversight of Public Water Systems
… of MCL violations to consumers; and Ensures Offices account for the status of all active MCL violations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systems