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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Cortland Enlarged City School District , Miller Place Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Carle Place Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-69)
… to review the District’s internal controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are $47.7 million. Key Finding … compare payroll reports to payroll source documents for accuracy prior to the payroll being processed. … Carle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/carle-place-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-69The Role of Agriculture in the New York State Economy, February 2010
Agriculture is important to New York State’s economy, and takes place in almost every region of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-nys.pdfDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to … said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their … billed and collected for Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT). Auditors found three businesses were overbilled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Public Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Reported Crimes Rose in 2022 According to data published by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), … and Aggravated Assault rose. Despite the increase in 2022, total Index Crimes are 3.2 percent lower than they were in … City correctional facilities. Over the last 10 years, the total incarcerated population declined by 33,870 (42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyService Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… place when LIRR must close all or a part of a track line for capital projects or maintenance. When service diversions … are underway, trains are diverted from their regular route so workers can safely access the tracks. Diversions should be … required 691 outage days, but there was no support for how this was determined. In addition, the actual cost for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… District Attorney Todd Casella, and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
Empire State Development Corp could not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program met their obligations or even justify giving the businesses tax breaks in the first place according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department SED submitted $194320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsOperational Advisory No. 28
… any receipts deposited, or payments made while the SFS was down for FYE processing are entered and posted correctly in … lapsing deadlines as they apply to specific transactions. It is recommended that all Agencies read Chapter XV , in its ENTIRETY, since it contains valuable reminders related to FYE. … Guidance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… as part of the deal. The property is considered a key link in the development of the village's Riverside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… to maintain supporting documentation, including payroll records, time sheets, paystubs, or canceled checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsGlen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Glen Cove City School District (District) officials identify, report and implement … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… New York's Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbMiller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s check signing procedures for the … drive. While the Board has authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk … Key Recommendations Amend the authorized signature policy to require the Treasurer to maintain custody of his signature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Miller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. As a result, there is an increased … Ensure all claims are subject to an independent audit so Commissioners are not responsible for approving their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Wilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… the Authority’s process over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. … five-member Board of Directors, was established by the State Legislature to serve residents and commercial entities … in the Town of Wilton. The Authority’s recorded revenue for water and sewer charges were approximately $2.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Examination of Official Station Designation
… in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations and not in the … the report in the best interest of the State in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations. Ensure the … Department’s travel policies and practices are consistent with the State’s travel rules and regulations. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designation