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Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… serious acts of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New Yorkers off a registry, a list of individuals prohibited … direct care of patients, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also … grant complete access to its records to Disability Rights New York (DRNY), the not-for-profit group designated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real Property Taxes and Sales Taxes Are Major Local Revenue Sources Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-318
… effective date, OSC will automatically insert a row on employees’ Job Data page using the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-318-december-2021-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateOpinion 88-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities (procedure for acquisition of real property by district governed by separate board) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- … may delegate to a separate board of commissioners of a water district governed by article 13 of the Town Law the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth … and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s … programs managed by several U.S. agencies. New York state agencies and authorities, municipalities, businesses … awarded nearly $2 billion in grants to date. New York state agencies and authorities have been awarded grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background Westchester County, adopted a total budget of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Village of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… to ensure that Village resources are safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not: Appoint a Treasurer to … were communicated confidentially to Village officials. Key Recommendations Appoint a Treasurer, as required, and … to select professional service providers. Enforce policies on annual accrued leave and periodically reconcile leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… As a result, not all students are receiving the minimum PE required. Nine of the 10 districts audited did not provide an … grade 5. None of the districts audited had developed a PE plan that met SED Commissioner’s regulation requirements. … Seven districts did not file a PE plan with SED, as required. Five Boards of Education did not approve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … that comprises five elected members. The District’s budget for the 2013 fiscal year was $89,040. Key Findings Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… resolutions. Key Recommendations Solicit competitive bids or use available State and county contracts for the purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mTown of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. Key … Town Board (Board) did not consistently seek competition for purchases or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, … not seek or could not support that they sought competition for 36 purchases totaling $211,171, or 27 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Workers' Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011
… Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2011. Background … under Article 8, Section 140 of the Workers' Compensation Law. The primary responsibility of the Board is to ensure … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/workers-compensation-program-statement-assessable-expenses-three-fiscal-years-ended-marchOtselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… have saved $13,781 on fuel costs had they been able to use State contracts. Procurement policies and procedures were … Periodically compare prices for goods and services to State contracts and contracts bid by other governments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… the Clerks generally recorded, deposited and reported the Clerk fees, water rents and certain recreational fees we … a timely manner. The Clerks did not remit water rents and Clerk fees to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or to the … action. … Determine whether the Town of Carroll Town Clerks Clerks recorded deposited and reported collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Town of Greenport – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s … January 1, 2015 through September 23, 2016. Background The Town of Greenport is located in Columbia County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-greenport-town-clerk-operations-2017m-3X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… and/or correct their information through the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . If a vendor does not have a Vendor … contact the SFS Helpdesk at 855-233-8363 or Helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov . State agencies, in coordination with the Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… CIDA’s annual report was accurate before submitting it to State oversight agencies. Key Recommendations Approve … information on CIDA’s website. Submit accurate reports to State oversight agencies. Although IDA officials disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectClaims for Businesses and Organizations
… the "Search for Organization" box on our Search for Lost Money page. Select the item you wish to claim from the … public. Mail to: Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 … Taxes and Interest Tips to Help You Keep Your Money What to Expect from Us … Learn how to submit your claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-businesses-and-organizations