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Chatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not … reserve balances circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and lacks transparency. The Board and … average annual workers’ compensation expense is $79,756. Key Recommendations Use reasonable appropriation estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Key … calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
… The Town of Fort Ann is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 6,200 residents. The … which comprises five elected members – the Town Supervisor and four Board members - governs the Town. The Lake Hadlock … special district tax to pay for the District’s maintenance and improvements. The District’s 2011 expenditures were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… The Board did not ensure its project approvals were based on project applications that were completed and supported … to ensure the annual report filed with the New York State Authorities Budget Office (ABO) and the Office of the … performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… Also, the Board did not review periodic financial reports to monitor the budget and finances and did not establish a … two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several years. The Corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… "Former Assemblyman Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered … family during this difficult time." … Former Assemblyman Vincent Graber was a dedicated public servant who garnered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… harmed, and it now faces lawsuits, possible loss of gaming licenses and other potential regulatory sanctions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… pensions for service prior to 1998 Running the national payroll for serving and retired clergy A copy of the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… owners do not have a history of either criminal activity or operating an auto business engaged in deceptive or fraudulent practices. But the audit revealed DMV has … 23,600 automotive businesses with expired licenses or registrations. Of those, auditors selected 170 used car …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Mixed Results on School Districts' Compliance With Physical Education Rules
… schools follow the requirements." DiNapoli’s audit focused on 10 districts in New York during the 2016-17 school year: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-shows-mixed-results-school-districts-compliance-physical-education-rulesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… $10,000 he admits stealing, and is banned from bidding on or receiving public contracts with the state, any … the state Office of General Services from 2010 to 2012 on state contracts for heating, ventilation, and air … of the Comptroller and Attorney General’s Joint Task Force on Public Integrity which has resulted in dozens of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… do not reflect the next round of collective bargaining or the impact of state or federal actions. The mayor’s proposed budget provides … but the actual cost will be determined through negotiation or arbitration. The Governor’s Executive Budget proposal for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… well as coercive statements and actions to stop employees from unionizing. In 2018, CVS was accused of attempting to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Senate Republican Health Care Bill
… for countless individuals and inflict major new costs on the state budget. It’s time for the President and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-senate-republican-health-care-billState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … The city then budgets $1 billion for migrants in FY 2025 and zero thereafter, creating some uncertainty and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-proposed-executive-budgetState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… " The state budget makes important investments in education and health … recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has stated that reserves will equal … will help New York catch up with other states in preparing for economic and budgetary risks. "With an end to federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… many campuses had little or no verification of residency for SUNY graduate students, resulting in tuition … accepting what the student listed for residence on their application. Auditors found that some campus officials did … students. Auditors randomly sampled 1,207 graduate student application assessments from the seven campuses (out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many … recovery lags the nation, and risks have expanded as the budget process has unfolded, with growing geopolitical … middle-class New Yorkers and small businesses, boost wages for health care workers, make green investments and extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… "Kathy Hochul took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately … economic sectors that are still struggling and will need the state to continue its role addressing the health and … "The pandemic is stretching into a third year and the need for real, hands-on leadership is crucial at this point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-address