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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… continuing revenue uncertainty,” said DiNapoli. “Decisions on the new budget demand an exceptionally high degree of … the Governor and Legislature to bolster the state’s rainy day funds to better prepare for future fiscal challenges.” … over $1 billion in the coming fiscal year. The bulk of this increase flows from a proposal to extend the top …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetOpinion 97-22
… a dormitory. For purposes of this opinion, we will discuss only powers and duties of the college board of trustees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… to establish expectations, a service level agreement (SLA) should be used to help further expectation clarity and measurement methods. An SLA is different from a traditional written contract in that … are released throughout the year are installed timely, the SLA should indicate exactly what operating system(s) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… Local governments and schools should maintain detailed, up-to-date inventory … Social Security numbers and the combination of name, address and date of birth. Restricted Confidential – … A single compromised computer could become a launching point for further network attacks, quickly turning one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released … Schenectady and Schuyler; cities including New York, Buffalo, Yonkers, Long Beach and Olean; towns including … Moreau; as well as school districts like Buffalo Public Schools and Guilderland Central School District. Cyberattacks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… The city received only 9.3 percent of its revenue from sales taxes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials also made it appear they needed more funding to meet operational needs than was needed by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget when the appropriations weren’t needed. … (Oswego County) The board did not conduct or provide for an annual audit of the supervisor’s financial records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsScotia-Glenville Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-288)
… or other known trends and use appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and needed reserves or to reduce District property taxes. Ensure that student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/scotia-glenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementOysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Oysterponds Union Free School District Financial Management Check Signing and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… The Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is … reserve funds had balances that totaled $3.19 million in excess of the amounts needed for authorized purposes, and … the District. Mr. Gauger formally disclosed his interest in writing and abstained from voting on matters involving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts controls over its budgeting … fund amounts are within statutory limits. Develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance identified in this report in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsHoneoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … and Livonia in Livingston County; and the Towns of Victor, West Bloomfield and Richmond in Ontario County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andCanajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… August 31, 2015. Background The Canajoharie Central School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, … Canajoharie Central School District Financial Condition and ExtraClassroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… December 31, 2012. Background The Bolivar-Richburg Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, … BolivarRichburg Central School District Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedProperty Tax Credits
… whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the Department during the period … of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program … whether Property Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits processed by the Department during the peri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsEarly Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is an SED-approved, not-for-profit private school located in Greene County that provides preschool special education … fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, ECLC reported $547,761 in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $12,843 in reported non-personal service costs that did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… in public funds,” said DiNapoli. "I thank Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for … working with his Division of Local Government and School Accountability in partnership with Fulton County District Attorney Brown and the New York State Police. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service. Our audit covered the period January 1, … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … $850 million in commercial drug rebates (rebates exclusive of Medicare Part D rebates). Key Findings We reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Hammond Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … Determine whether the Hammond Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… the Board and District officials were not transparent with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund … Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it exceeded … related expenditures, but instead paid these expenditures with current years’ funds. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65