Search
Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Andes – Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware … did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. Auditors also determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Sentenced for $101K Theft From the Department
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the … ordered to pay a total of $101,394.50 in restitution. “William Storrs abused the trust of the community he was sworn to serve and protect by stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-sentenced-101k-theft-departmentComplaint Processing
… Enhance formal processes to assess the extent to which various causes of delays affect the timeliness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingNYSARC, Inc.– NYC Chapter: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (NYSARC), also known as AHRC NYC, on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC Inc NYC Chapter also known as AHRC NYC on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/21/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), earmarked by former State Senator Shirley Huntley while Wills was serving as Huntley's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller … its expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at about 70% of pre-pandemic numbers, it failed to grow at the expected pace in July and August. MTA’s consultant, McKinsey, has predicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020. This growth continues the … increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. “Sales … for all localities totaled more than $15 billion up $175 million from October 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… for payment. Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (Sullivan County) District … identify, report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by … Auditors found 112 capital assets with an acquisition cost of $60,871 were not recorded on the district’s inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… projects per project agreements and meeting post-construction requirements. The audit covered the period … must be in compliance with provisions of the Corporation’s grant agreement (Agreement). Among the requirements, … by frequent communication with grantees, receiving progress photographs, and reviewing fiscal documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programPre-Retirement Consultations
… five years and would like to estimate their pension. Sign in to Retirement Online to estimate your pension based … you must also make an appointment to drop off forms, pick up information or have something notarized. (Return to Top) … Before your consultation, we encourage you to: Sign in to Retirement Online to review the information we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1785.1
… Affected Employees Employees who receive employer paid and/or union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified educational assistance benefits … wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17851-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1785
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for … Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an … program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1785-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… whether the Department of Health (Department) and managed care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The Department administers New York’s Medicaid … claim costs totaled over $58 billion, of which managed care accounted for about $34 billion. Under managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the … has identified the need for State officers and employees to be reminded of the appropriate use of rewards accumulated … State business. Agencies should establish policies to ensure State officers and employees are in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… with campuses, including the University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF), one of the largest with $723 million in … June 30, 2015. Auditors found two foundations, Stony Brook Foundation (SBF) and UBF, controlled $1.1 billion, more than … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightSullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … exempt from sampling and how they would be secured, and what remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there … not report three results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) reporting system, and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… DiNapoli said. “Local officials should remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first … applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 2126
… at the time of the qualifying event, the employee is only eligible for Paid Parental Leave if they are eligible to … FEE or FRC Days: As determined above (Earnings Code FRC only) Amount: As determined above (Earnings Codes FEE and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2126-paid-parental-leave-fullDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… executive order permits the federal government to withhold funds to those jurisdictions that refuse to comply. New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budget