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Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… including more details in these plans, such as funding sources, would benefit the District as it faces current and … such as fund balance and interfund transfers, as financing sources in the annual budgets. Develop and adopt … fund balance and reserves, specific timelines and funding sources for capital improvement projects and purchases, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance over these three fiscal years that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided … 1318. Five reserves totaling $2.3 million had balances in excess of the District’s needs totaling $1.4 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through … procurement policy. Solicit proposals from various natural gas and electricity providers to ensure that they are paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County … contracts are monitored and Department heads obtain the best economic value for professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… by an elected seven-member Board of Education, operates three schools with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted … the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the LLC had … did not award contracts to the LLC or the principal owner based on a competitive process. We found no evidence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Opinion 90-50
… when the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) performs highway construction on their behalf pursuant … subdivision relates to the settlement procedures between DOT and a municipality for costs associated with the municipal work performed by DOT. This provision authorizes DOT, upon the request of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… The Comptroller manages the Fund with the highest ethical, professional, and conflict of interest standards, and acts … status of the Fund is currently 92.2%, as of March 31, 2025. It is one of the highest funded rates among public … States and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… listed in the chart below: EON Electronic – Construction Team ECN Electronic – Construction Team Quick ECT Electronic – Qualified Quick Contract EGG Electronic – Grants Team (EDSS submissions only) EBP Electronic – Lowest Price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewMonitoring of Homeless Data
… data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit covered the period from … of self-sufficiency. OTDA has estimated annual homeless shelter costs as ranging from $2–2.2 billion for the calendar … of recording homeless data vary throughout the State at the Local Districts. Furthermore, analysis of all 24 CoCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has complied with selected … 1921 as an interstate public entity created to control the port district of New York and New Jersey, maintaining the … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work supports the Church of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… provide capital to businesses that are implementing growth strategies, expanding operations or transitioning ownership. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… “To foster long-term financial success, it is essential to address the climate-oriented investment challenges faced by … The Fund reached agreements with Southwest Airlines Inc. and steel-maker Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to set greenhouse … risks and/or set water quality and quantity targets, while Realty Income Corp., a real estate investment trust, agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… calling on ExxonMobil to set and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, covering emissions from both its … and the use of its products. "ExxonMobil's lack of GHG emissions reduction targets puts it at odds with its … asks the company to set short-, medium- and long-term GHG targets aligned with the goals established by the Paris …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsPreston Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-87)
… activities? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – June 3, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The board of fire … timely manner. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2025 were $57,300 and disbursements totaled $151,873 from … that they have initiated corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue District officials raised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/preston-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-87Opinion 2006-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (exchange of … it under the contract to purchase and own ambulances used in connection with the provision of services under the … the town in question, had been authorized by special act to establish ambulance districts (see, e.g., L 1978, ch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-7DiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… than the price offered on state centralized contracts. The rate could be characterized as price gouging had the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryIV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Supplies and Materials NPS – Indirect Costs NPS – Other - Clearing Accounts, Allocation Accounts and Other Account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… did not always comply with DOT’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the repairs are not completed. Further, … College of Westchester Tuition Assistance Program (2015-T-5) Auditors determined that the procedures used by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits