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DiNapoli Releases 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… today announced that seven villages were designated in fiscal stress under his office’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring … in time to be scored,” DiNapoli said. “A gap in filing is in itself a risk and creates a missed opportunity to … Washington having the potential to affect state and local funding and the economy, officials must closely monitor their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-releases-2025-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesFiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2020 List and Details for School Districts
Fiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2020 List and Details for School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/excel/2020-school-all-data-workbook.xlsWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
Determine whether Willsboro Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/willsboro-central-school-district-2023-119.pdfBemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
… in a more transparent manner. The Board did not approve change orders or competitively bid seven change orders totaling $362,000 that exceeded the statutory … bid limit. Key Recommendations Present the capital project plan transparently to voters. Properly approve all change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-212Oceanside Union Free School District – Monitoring Internet Use (2022M-195)
… such as shopping, entertainment, personal email, online gaming and social networking, in violation of the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/24/oceanside-union-free-school-district-monitoring-internet-use-2022m-195Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology Hardware Asset Inventory (2023M-166)
… technology (IT) hardware assets were properly accounted for. Audit Results As of June 30, 2023, Questar BOCES had IT … an original cost of $28.5 million (44,305 items) accounted for in its inventory that were either purchased for a component school district or for use at Questar BOCES. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/01/questar-iii-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-hardwareAdirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… District is located in the Towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb in Herkimer County; the Towns of Lewis, Leyden, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… (Board) and District officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with … and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Notice of Reserve Funds
… / S.5795 (Marcellino) – To provide increased transparency in school district fiscal operations by requiring publication … To provide increased transparency in school district fiscal operations by requiring publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsCity of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/ithaca-city-2025-114.pdfIslip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… through July 31, 2017. Background The Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk … Islip Union Free School District Payroll 2017M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291Albany City School District – Payroll (2017M-97)
… 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany in Albany … Albany City School District Payroll 2017M97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/08/18/albany-city-school-district-payroll-2017m-97City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the … fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherAltmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-258)
… Findings District officials reduced excessive unrestricted fund balance by $14 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18 by … exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit on unrestricted fund balance by about 2 percentage points, or $609,000. … and most reserve funds are not being used, and the repair, retirement, insurance and tax certiorari reserves are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, please visit the Calendar . Business Units must review and reconcile all credit card charges incurred prior to April 1 of the previous fiscal year. When charges are not properly … For current End of Fiscal Year FYE deadlines and notices please visit the Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesTown of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, … Town of Skaneateles Real Property Tax Exemption Administration 2018M173 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Lake Youth Recreation Commission , Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority , Chautauqua Utility District , City of Glen Cove , Town of Minerva , Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester . "In today's fiscal climate, … Lake Youth Recreation Commission Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority Chautauqua Utility District City of Glen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… Audit Objective Determine whether East Irondequoit Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education … audit east irondequoit school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionMount Pleasant Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-82)
… January 6, 2015. Background The Mount Pleasant Central School District is located in the Town of Mount Pleasant, in … Mount Pleasant Central School District Financial Condition 2015M82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-82