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Implementation of the Security Guard Act
To determine whether the Department of State is adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … audit services because they did not use a request for proposal process to solicit written proposals for audit services. The city does not have an audit committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Family and Educational Consultants – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the Program, food for meetings and for staff, gifts, bank charges and late fees, and certain unsupported costs; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/family-and-educational-consultants-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District … days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Board did not have written policies and procedures over financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. SUNY Downstate Medical Center: Examination … announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… for 2012. Key Findings The Board and Town officials have not developed long-term financial plans, policies, or … individuals as independent contractors, who likely should have been treated and compensated as employees. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the East Meadow Public Library , Town of Erwin , Town of New Hartford and the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to help reconnect the people of Buffalo with their … residents to check with the State Comptroller's Office to find out if they are on the list," said Mayor Brown. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of financial operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights to approve … and good business practices. As a result, officials have less assurance that the purchase was made in the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of International Offices
… South Africa and the United Kingdom. Key Findings ESD does not have an appropriate performance monitoring system in place to … period. Lack of more rigorous performance monitoring may have contributed to poor results from certain international …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… the impact that disbursements have on the State’s checking account cash balance. When a disbursement is made, the cash in the checking account is decreased as soon as the related ACH is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Knox – Town Clerk (Albany County) … budgeting practices and poor financial management have left the city in a vulnerable financial position. Find … today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s financial activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… review the Town’s internal controls over Court operations for the period January 1, 2012, through June 12, 2013. … The Town of Alexander (Town) is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2,500. The Town Supervisor … an accurate, up-to-date cash receipts record and an accounting for bail, as well as prepare bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert money meant to protect his community for his own financial benefit,” … steal funds that were meant to benefit the community. We have zero tolerance for those who abuse their position for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … members and partners from the State Comptroller’s Office for their devoted work on this investigation. Mr. Glinski …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherState Agencies Bulletin No. 1234
… and 03/31/14, provided the employee otherwise would have been eligible if the employee had been in the lower … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must … cannot be included in the compensation calculation of any overtime earned after the date of the appointment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1234-april-2013-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … the complaints. Additionally, the ADA requires Parks to have at least one ADA Coordinator responsible for … Disabilities … Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms obstacles on access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… government revenue, according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today by State Comptroller … in the state, along with many towns and villages, depend on these funds to pay for essential services and operations, … prior years, sales tax intercepts had been used in only a few places, and only to assist specific counties and cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governments