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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… for New York as we begin 2022, but my office has also identified economic sectors that are still struggling … point in our history to beat back the virus and to safely get us back to a more normal way of life. Based on what I’ve … from her State of the State, I’m confident Governor Hochul can help us achieve this. I look forward to working with her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressSouth Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… South Mountain Hickory Common School District (District) Trustee and District Treasurer (Treasurer) demonstrated … effective financial management. Key Findings The Trustee and Treasurer did not demonstrate effective financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mThe Financial Industry Crisis – Impact on the New York State Budget, September 2008
The State Comptroller maintains a close watch over the impact of all economic events for New York State and its local governments, including New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-financial-industry-crisis-2008.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… history of failing grades and/or tests and quizzes missing from their training files. Auditors also found: train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVillage of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… of Funds (2024M-19) ). The Board’s failure to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities created a negative … environment that enabled the former Clerk-Treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. As a result of the … over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree Corrupting the Government (B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… approximately 3,000 summer residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations … to the Supervisor in a timely manner and deposit all money in the bank in a timely manner. Conduct a thorough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Fishers Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-128)
… Board gave taxpayers the impression the District needed to increase real property taxes and override the 2018 and 2020 tax caps to close projected budget gaps. As a result, more real property taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. As of December 31, 2020, the unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/29/fishers-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-128Village of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and budget procedures for the general … that financed recurring expenditures with surplus fund balance. The Board did not consistently develop sewer rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154Child Care Stabilization Grants
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family … has established and maintained adequate internal controls to enable it to oversee and monitor child care stabilization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsFederal funds to New York City: Title IV-E Foster Care
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (Assistance Listing Number 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-iv-e-foster-care.pdfFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… years audited. This made it appear the District needed to use fund balance and reserves to close projected budget gaps. However, they were not used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
New York’s Abandoned Property Law requires that organizations holding unclaimed property report such property to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Uncl
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/handbook.pdfCampbell-Savona Central School District – Budget Review (B2-13-12)
… Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … budget, as well as those from the last five years, is likely to produce an operating surplus. As a result, fund balance appropriated as a financing source is unlikely to be used and the District’s fund balance will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-13-12Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Long Island Rail Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, … nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to managed care organizations. The audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its … According to the Center for Political Accountability, H&R Block has no publicly … & Sons Company CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. 2011 Yum! Brands Inc. Marriott International Inc. Limited Brands About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingTown of Schroon - Town Hall Expansion Project (2018M-128)
… officials provided sufficient oversight and management of the Town Hall expansion project. Key Findings An itemized … for each project and amend it as needed. Ensure the Town’s accounting records for projects are accurate and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure the balance of outstanding interfund advances from the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/10/05/town-schroon-town-hall-expansion-project-2018m-128EPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdf