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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… user accounts were not properly managed. Genesee Valley Central School District – Financial Management … a capital reserve that was not properly approved. Sauquoit Valley Central School District – Procurement (Herkimer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Knox – Town Clerk (Albany County) The Clerk did not record, deposit or disburse all money timely and accurately. Auditors determined the clerk did not deposit 367 collections totaling $22,586 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., to be included on the company’s 2026 proxy materials for a vote by shareholders at … with the court’s well-reasoned decision rejecting the company’s efforts to diminish shareholder rights and reduce … It sets a significant precedent for how courts may treat company-initiated exclusions for the remainder of the 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesaleOpinion 90-50
… 27 of section 10 of the Highway Law provides that the Commissioner of Transportation shall: Have power, upon the … the removal and relocation of facilities, provided the commissioner of transportation deems it practicable to … estimates prepared by DOT. Chapter 159 of the Laws of 1970 added the proviso that the Commissioner could undertake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… New York City, counties received the most federal stimulus funds in terms of overall dollars, while ARPA funds represented 14.4% of total 2019 (pre-pandemic) revenues … in the cities of Utica and Buffalo. With these federal funds ending, some cities are taking measures to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsXIV.14.B Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14b-capital-assetsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … they did not include detailed descriptions of the projects closed during the 2013 fiscal year. Genesee County – Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… will help New York end the fiscal year with its largest balance in years," DiNapoli said. "The Executive Budget … to end state fiscal year (SFY) 2014-15 with a closing balance of $7.8 billion. Excluding settlement revenues, the General Fund is expected to end the year with a balance of nearly $2.4 billion, $313 million higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Babylon Union Free School District , Berkshire Union Free School District , … establishment and use of three of its four reserve funds. Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial Condition … Free School District Babylon Union Free School District Berkshire Union Free School District CobleskillRichmondville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2008-3
… § 176 [21]; see e.g . , 2003 Ops St Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Except as … NYS2d 918, mod on other grnds 88 AD2d 780, 451 NYS2d 523, app dsmd 58 NY2d 601, 458 NYS2d 1025, app dsmd 58 NY2d 687, … concisely stating the purposes and effect thereof ( id .). The abstract must be prepared by the fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 89-8
… issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the … to establishment by school district in Adirondack Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for … to establishment by a school district in Adirondack Park) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for establishment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Opinion 95-4
… taking sworn testimony, requesting the submission of documents, and employing other reasonable methods of inquiry. … or employee paid from county funds and the accounting for all money or property owned by or under the control of the … in a proper case to produce all books, records, papers and documents material or relevant to the investigation". Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or consider other legally permissible investment options. In addition, officials did not create a comprehensive … funds (monthly average of $112 million) in a money market account, earning $1.8 million, at a banking … between recorded cash balances and adjusted bank balances, in part, because she did not perform bank reconciliations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… agreed to the proposal and committed to adding a woman to its board in 2022. The proposal at First Community … search processes; 345 directors at 97 companies with only one board director who identifies as an underrepresented … 1,056 board director nominees at 455 companies for having only one woman on their board. About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s9-response.pdfOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s9.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law … exemptions from the advertisement of procurement opportunities, and provides information specifically related to the publication of grant opportunities. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewXVII.4 Questions – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Please direct questions regarding SFS reports, to the SFS Helpdesk at Helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov . Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii4-questionsXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracts for Miscellaneous Services, Commodities and Consulting are CC (Combined Contracts) and CM (Multi-Agency … Contracts for Miscellaneous Services, Commodities or Consulting). They are generally distinguished based upon … Agency Use A contract for services, commodities or consulting intended for use by multiple State agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contracts