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City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-14-12)
… that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/14/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-14-12DiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for its budget as well as annual comprehensive financial reports. This … is instructive. Simply stated, we have not fully lived up to these goals. That's why we propose implementing … the federal relief aid efficiently to help improve the lives of all of our constituents. The time is now to create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an … Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies … service which followed. In September, the Mayor ordered New York City agencies to cut spending by 3% in FY 2023 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts education … by state regulations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our … 166 public high schools from 2007 to 2011. In New York, high school students must earn at least one unit of arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsCity of Yonkers – Financial Operations (2017M-119)
… condition and oversight of its financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background … seven-member City Council, was given responsibility for managing the Yonkers Public Schools’ (YPS) finances in 2014. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year, including those for YPS, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/13/city-yonkers-financial-operations-2017m-119Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials used competitive methods … goods and services and complied with statutes related to conflicts of interest, whether water district assessments … water system debt as per local law. Town officials need to improve safeguards for computer resources and data. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83County of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s departmental financial operations for the period … 1, 2011, through December 12, 2012. Background Cortland County is located in central New York State and has a population of approximately 49,000. The County is governed by an elected Legislature which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. … Village of Hempstead Budget Review B1776 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6Village of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
… 5, 2015. Background The Village of Savona is located in the Town of Bath in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 830. … of the Mayor and all Board members and ensure that duties in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office are segregated properly, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s internal controls for the period January 1, 2012, to … Town Supervisor and four elected Board members. The Town Court operates with two Justices and two court clerks. The Court collected approximately $317,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Town of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… through June 13, 2014. Background The Town of Berkshire is located in Tioga County and has a population of … accounting records or reconcile amounts collected with what was owed to various parties. The Clerk and Code … a monthly basis and reconcile the amounts collected with what is owed to various parties. Reconcile building permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Town of Goshen – Police Payroll (2014M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Town’s … January 1, 2012 through April 7, 2014. Background The Town of Goshen is located in Orange County and has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/23/town-goshen-police-payroll-2014m-244Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and were not in the taxpayers’ best interest. During the audit period, the … audit of claims. Ensure that Village personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply with, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Town of Butler – Financial Management (2024M-119)
… underestimating revenues and overestimating expenditures for the town-wide and TOV funds from 2021 through 2023. … The audit also identified a $250,000 encumbrance for a plow truck that was not recorded in the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-financial-management-2024m-119DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… The average bonus paid in New York City's security industry rose by 2 percent to … in 2014, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Even though … slightly less profitable in 2014, it added 2,300 jobs in New York City , the first year the industry has added jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff … To determine whether the New York City Administration for Childrens Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… trusts that the state and local governments could use to start saving the funds needed to pay for these benefits. The responsible, good government thing to do is to start preparing for the future and plugging the hole before … at $530 billion for states alone. New York is second to California in highest total OPEB liability, but it lags other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Auditors observed inconsistencies in the methods used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0DiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… levels. New York has reclaimed its distinction as the top U.S. destination for travelers from overseas, with more … Back to New York: An Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel NYC Tourism Reports Tracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in NYC (2024) The Tourism Industry in NYC: Reigniting the Return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nys