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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association and the St. Paul Boulevard … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process Webinar Presentation
This webinar will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-the-effectiveness-of-your-claims-auditing-process-02-16-2022.pdfConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… established in 1925 to provide a stable, long-term source of revenue to help support the Department of Environmental Conservation's (Department) fish, wildlife, and marine resources program (Program), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… on MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program, far behind schedule, only began to pick up pace in the spring of 2021. Further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceOpinion 90-27
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint fire district) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (appointment of commissioners … fire district); (establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW, §189-a et seq. ; VILLAGE LAW, §§22-2210, 22-2212: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… she will be held accountable.” “The Schuyler County DA’s office takes allegations of larceny from volunteer fire … Vondracek in Schuyler County Centralized Arraignment Part Court. She is due back in court on Feb. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… they receive in federal spending. New York’s former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan pioneered the concept of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people with disabilities … (Priority Level 5) for historic sites or hilltop parks where a fix was not feasible. Most of the barriers were … in the audit, and begin to address barriers that can be fixed without much difficulty or expense. Complete the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk's financial activities and did not provide for an annual audit of her records. Town of Guilderland – Golf … account for 17 cases containing 431 rolls of bags with an approximate sales value of $6,100. Wading River Fire District … were approved. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… learned that a large-scale timber operation would be the only type of local industry that could take advantage of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Social Services Homebase Clients
… that income was verified, leaving no assurance that only eligible applicants received the housing subsidy. DSS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/07/administration-cityfheps-program-department-social-services-homebase-clientsDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… arrest. Karam pleaded guilty in Oneida County Court before Judge Michael L. Dwyer and is to be sentenced on April 19. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019 - Interactive Map
… States balance of payments with the federal government in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019-interactive-mapDiNapoli: 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-departmentReporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… the retirement systems. (c) Employees to be reported. (1) Only persons who are active members of the New York State and … or directs the individual performing the services, not only as to result but as to how assigned tasks are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153Port Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … District officials have generally taken appropriate action to manage the District’s financial condition. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials adopted … a written policy that indicates the amount of funds to be reserved and how each reserve will be funded. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… do more to ensure that employers follow the law and gives complaints the attention they rightfully deserve.” Automated … auditors found DCWP’s intake process was ineffective. Complaints submitted through NYC's 311 system were often … New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance (April 2025) New York City Office of Technology and Innovation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirAccounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… Update: The below sections of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) are either new or were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … Description of Change XII.5.F.1 Basis Date New section to address how the Basis Date on the vendor record impacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… not be receiving notifications on important benefits for which they may be eligible, as notifications are delivered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment