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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of Children and … An audit released in April 2018 determined, based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, that the agency did not maintain adequate oversight of domestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsBrighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Finding District officials did not demonstrate that certain goods and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in … accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… assets and could improve best practices by enabling alerts and other security measures available from both of the District’s banks. Key Recommendation Ensure that alerts and other security measures available from both of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims totaling $824,330, 166 claims … approving payment. Ensure that Town personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … office issues this periodic report on public authorities to shine a light on their finances and operations. However, … have shown, New York’s public authorities must do more to improve their transparency and accountability to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… closely monitor ongoing discussions and legislative acts at both the State and Federal level that could be beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were issued. Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (Westchester County) Since school officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the established policy and procedures, there is no assurance that the purchases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and the New York State Police announced the guilty plea of John Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… Amend the bylaws to require all directors seeking election to the board receive majority vote support except in … board of directors and choose from a diverse pool of board candidates. Succession Plan: The board will provide an … Stringer is the investment advisor to, and custodian and a trustee of, the New York City Pension Funds (the “NYC Funds”) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… but the city will have to overcome major fiscal challenges in the years ahead as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, … have certainly been strained by the pandemic, but strength in the securities industry and other sectors have boosted … DiNapoli said. “However, the city has seen a steep decline in property values and that may take years to recover from. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingOpinion 98-16
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax certiorari claims) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… from New York's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), one of the state's most important funding sources for preserving … natural resources," DiNapoli said. "Historic high levels of EPF spending in recent years underscore the fund's vital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… economic, and environmental factors. In the decision to permit such facilities, ORES must review all proposed major … ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over … the major revenue source for school districts outside of New York City. In 2013, these school districts spent $37.5 … The number of school districts overriding New Yorks property tax cap declined by more than half over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… recover. Tepid Collections for Large Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases … biggest decline at -6.2%. Gas Collections Dropped: A steep drop in gas prices, which were 21% lower in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… of Avon agreed to provide an off-duty member of the Avon Police Department to provide various services to the … services for the Village of Avon that were lost while officers covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately … Thomas DiNapoli. Sentencing is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Wolford. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… governments. There are a total of 5,352 functioning dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local … "The deadly and destructive consequences of flooding in New York are clear," said DiNapoli. "As with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several communities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsOrdinary Death Benefit
… Benefit – Signed into law on December 16, 2022 as Chapter 720 of the laws of 2022 – A.7730/S.6619-A (Abbate/Gounardes) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are … geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New … to grapple with the health, economic, and social impacts of the pandemic. "I am pleased to see the budget will provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in place and working; performs an annual update on the risk … analyzing risk assessment findings and recommends changes for strengthening internal controls and reducing identified … Functions," State Education Department "Getting the Most Out of Your Internal Audit Function [pdf]," Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditor