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Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … These budgeting practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the … revenue without which the fund balance deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed in December 2020, and the … $27 billion in new resources from better-than-expected tax collections, significant federal aid, and revenues from … year, State leaders circumvented the State’s statutory cap for debt. In the coming weeks, the Division of the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials properly approved and monitored projects with appropriate and measurable goals and took action when goals were not met. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range between … $39,700. Key Recommendations Consider offering a health insurance buyout incentive to help reduce costs. Consider providing select special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an … to ensure fair competition, guard against favoritism, and protect taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “By failing to follow … requirements, Finger Lakes DDSO wasted taxpayer dollars and gave an unfair advantage to one vendor. This cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background … appropriations totaled approximately $44,850 for sewer district operations and $75,800 for water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State … now she must repay the $42,000 she stole from the state retirement system," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to Dutchess County … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the … Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a 10-member Board. The School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… never purchased. Later, they forged invoices to double or triple the amount the state owed them. In 2011, the … of law. Anyone with additional information on this matter or any other suspected public corruption is encouraged to … a complaint online at [email protected]; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when it came to board … Cable Entertainment, to its board, making her the second woman to serve as director; March 18: In exchange for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … a collection agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … that it: Ensure that there is a smooth transition in any change of collection vendors to avoid gaps in service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While the bank transactions we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … funds relied on interfund advances from the general fund to help finance operations. The Board did not adopt realistic … financial plan. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to repay outstanding interfund loans or authorize transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… in 2019, more than twice the MTA’s initial cost estimate and a decade later than expected, according to a report … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Time and again, the MTA has come up short on the goal to deliver the East Side Access project on schedule and within budget,” DiNapoli said. “While this project is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… and retained outside counsel, and then failed to seek reimbursement for more than $7,500 in payments to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 … fees totaling $2,473 without review and approval of the related invoices. Key Recommendations Review canceled … images and journal entries to provide additional oversight of the CFO’s duties. Establish a written agreement with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… portfolio companies Activision Blizzard Inc. , Tesla Inc. and Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees and steps taken to improve workforce management. “No one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and … DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and strengthen our investments. … file a proposal asking Duke Energy for a report assessing how the expected reduction in use of fossil fuels will impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… secured access to the network, student information and financial applications. Key Findings Although District … they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: … Key Recommendations Review generic network user accounts and ensure that unnecessary accounts are disabled. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-and