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Comptroller 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-0State 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-0State 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: 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-auditsIX.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-proceduresOversight 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-officesDiNapoli: 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. 1492
… entering the employee's date of birth. Additionally, if any changes to an existing employee's personal data are made, … but it is NOT mandatory for RFL transactions if the fields have already been populated in prior rows. It is a character … messages is included at the end of this Bulletin. For any of the applicable processes listed above: if data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysStreet Construction-Related Permits
… (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit … when the applicant can demonstrate that the work could not have been reasonably anticipated prior to the … of 299,933 street opening permits not inspected should have been inspected. Street construction sites that are left …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… when the applicant can demonstrate that the work could not have been reasonably anticipated prior to the street … of 299,933 street opening permits not inspected should have been inspected. There was no set time frame for HIQA … requested, but not required, to provide information about any actions planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Report 2017-S-11 ). About … a toll superhighway (Thruway) throughout New York State. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence … was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will continue to work with law enforcement across the State to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Fireman’s Association (VFA) former Fire Chief Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing … of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain full restitution for the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, … Pennsylvania, agreed to make full restitution of $231,919 on or before his sentencing on January 27. “Mr. Davis thought … $232,000 to the public.” “The defendant bilked taxpayers out of more than $230,000 by submitting fraudulent billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… our audit was to examine purchases from selected vendors for the period July 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, and the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The … not document verbal quotes, and officials received quotes for equipment and furnishings from vendors that did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-and