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City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling … City of Troy Budget Review B51522 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… its heirs, not steal from them," DiNapoli said. "This is the second individual charged in trying to allegedly … of 20 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… completed the Department-established School Bus Driver Safety Training Program and to make an annual report … requirements, the Department administers the School Bus Driver Safety Training Program, through which 1,400 school bus driver instructors provide school bus drivers, monitors, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … of Public Service (Department), the Commission seeks to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water … To assess the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followTown of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to seek competition that is often required by New York State law or by locally adopted policy. One of the goals of seeking competition is to foster honest competition to obtain quality commodities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Investment Program (2025M-69)
… officials develop and manage a comprehensive investment program? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2025 … Understanding the Audit Area A comprehensive investment program helps ensure that officials operate within the … oversight and accountability. A comprehensive investment program includes a written investment policy that can provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-investment-program-2025m-69Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… has a Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is responsible for managing the network and computers for the … the Police Department. Additionally, the MIS Department is responsible for the Town’s servers, firewall and all IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25DiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. … she attempted to purchase a $160,000 home with Chamber of Commerce funds, prompting the launch of a joint investigation … municipalities, and state grants. She was charged with Grand Larceny second degree, Possession of a Forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget … Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to exceed $12,000,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… selected financial operations and the Justice Court for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $891,816 for the general, highway and water funds. Key Findings … selected financial operations and the Justice Court for the period January 1 2013 through August 31 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andWest Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… the West Babylon Union Free School District’s (District) claims auditor properly audited claims. Key Findings The claims auditor did not perform a proper audit of claims. As a … the West Babylon Union Free School Districts District claims auditor properly audited claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62II.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Typically, budget development begins at the program or sub-departmental level, with staff preparing individual … begins when the State Budget Director issues a policy memorandum – the “call letter” – to agency management. The call letter signals the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… formerly located in Corona, Queens before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY — entered felony … guilty pleas in Supreme Court, Queens County admitting to defrauding the State’s Medicaid program out of $1.5 … never dispensed," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Thanks to our partnership with the Attorney General’s Office, Goldin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Rockland County) The board did not audit claims before payment to ensure they were for appropriate village purposes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to … $2.08 million and $2.47 million, respectively, which is approximately $155,000 less than budgeted for water … tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,090,011, which is within the limit established by law. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. … members and an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year … internal controls over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Without accurate, … the Town Board’s (Board) and Town officials’ ability to monitor financial affairs, make sound financial decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… the year with an estimated value of $210.2 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The … of 9.90 percent and 7.09 percent, respectively. The Fund is ranked one of the nation’s best-funded pension plans, … mortality. The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow … to the lack of racially diverse directors on Amazon’s board. “Amazon says it supports the fight against racial … on voting rights, companies that don’t live up to their public statements and help address equity, diversity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… in 2018; 41% of New Yorkers did not have a rainy-day fund to cover expenses for 3 months in case of emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy