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Sayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… Network Systems Administrator did not properly review cell phone invoices, and the claims auditor did not properly … Administrator and claims auditor properly review all cell phone bills prior to authorizing payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularState Contract and Payment Actions in February
In February the Office of the State Comptroller OSC approved 1407 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $109 billion and approved more than 203 million payments worth nearly $14 billion
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in … important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be expected of … help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
New York Citys finances continue to benefit from betterthanprojected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges but the continued influx of asylum seekers elevated demand for city programs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Owego-Apalachin Central School District and the Sullivan West Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … School District OwegoApalachin Central School District and the Sullivan West Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Yonkers City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … As a result, the district procured professional services in an economical manner. New Lebanon Central School District … liabilities and accumulated excessive reserve funds. In addition, the board has repeatedly appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-101)
… taxes were levied than necessary to fund operations. In the 2020-21 through 2022-23 fiscal years included in our audit period: The Board-adopted budgets made it … not necessary or reasonably funded and the debt reserve in the debt service fund had $337,777 in unidentified money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/06/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-101Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… approximately $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) adopt budgets with reasonable estimates and properly establish and manage … to provide resources for an intended future use with a clear purpose or intent that aligns with the statute authorizing the fund. If a board chooses to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4Opinion 90-39
… of a fire district) TOWN LAW, §181(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A town may not impose a special tax or … districts (see also Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3]). In our opinion, article 11 of the Town Law similarly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… 1, 2012 through February 29, 2016. Background The Raquette Lake Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Arietta and Long Lake in Hamilton County and is governed by an elected … Raquette Lake Union Free School District Monitoring Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionChester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2016M-95)
… The Chester Union Free School District is located in the Town of Chester, Orange County. The District, which … officials did not maintain the District’s fund balance in accordance with statutory requirements and did not use the … Ensure that the amount of unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit and reduce the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/chester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and-boardVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in … village of Altmar in Oswego County was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) (2015-BSE1-01) In April 2014, DED made a … activities was not documented. Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR): Oversight and Monitoring of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… markets during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the … expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value reflects $10.9 billion in benefits paid out during the … years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund earned an estimated 523 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year SFY that ended on March 31 2019
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionTown of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)
… Board consistently levied the majority of property taxes in the town-wide (TW) funds, where additional funding was not needed due to the casino revenues and did not levy the necessary property taxes in the town-outside-village (TOV) funds. The Town paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… the Board and District officials maintained a capital building reserve totaling $16,424 and planned to construct a … with constructing a new fire station and replacing old vehicles and equipment, or the effect these decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… approved prior to payment. Lockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (Niagara … information submitted by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate … overstated by 452 gallons of gasoline and 297 gallons of diesel fuel, with a total value of $1,725. For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0