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DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… the more severe the level of stress. This release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City … Ending 2024 Complete List of School District Fiscal Stress Scores Report Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Municipalities: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressOpinion 92-32
… A town may purchase an historically significant railroad depot located within the town and immediately reconvey the depot, for fair and adequate consideration, to an historical … of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within the town, under the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18)
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-34)
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s34.pdfMedicaid Program: Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (2016-S-73) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-16s73-response.pdfEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network (2017-S-43)
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s43.pdfSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Research and Development Authority (Authority) was created in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New … York’s most difficult energy and environmental problems in ways that improve the State’s economy. The Authority … $7 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purchase fuel for town-related travel. Town of Hamburg – Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (Erie County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… of the higher grade or will receive a percentage increase in base pay determined as indicated below, whichever results in a higher salary. For purposes of this section, “base pay” … new method of calculating promotional salaries beginning in Pay Period 20L . For PEF employees who were promoted on or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedCenter Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-113)
… Specifically: The Board hired Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm did not complete fiscal year 2023 and 2024 annual audits in a timely manner. Specifically, the CPA firm completed the 2023 fiscal year audit on January 31, … of the Board ever using an RFP process to contract the CPA firm’s services for the annual audit or an engagement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/center-moriches-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-113Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card purchases were necessary adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-22)
… The Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Cameron, Canisteo, Jasper, Rathbone, Troupsburg and Woodhull, in Steuben County. The District, which operates two schools … nor has it adopted a fund balance policy, resulting in a decrease in the amount of fund balance to precariously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/27/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-22Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Managed Technical Support (2016M-299)
… Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 23 component school districts. BOCES is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/16/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-managed-technicalProfessional Development - Auditors
… professional development of each member of our audit team. As an auditor with our office, you will receive … using computer-aided auditing techniques. As part of our team, you will be encouraged to pursue lifelong learning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… Scarborough with improperly claiming “per diem” expenses in excess of $40,000 for travel that didn’t take place. If convicted on all charges, he faces up to 37 years in prison. “The crimes Mr. Scarborough is accused of … Scarborough tried to game the system, thinking he could get away with it,” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… generally had adequate controls and accountability over fuel procurement, delivery, storage, and usage. However, … auditors identified certain weaknesses in subsidiaries’ fuel purchasing and monitoring practices. Further, while the … invoices; Work with the supplier to ensure the fuel pump gauges function properly; Re-evaluate the fuel agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for … applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to … exceptions. The law also includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for … applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to … certain exceptions. The law includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentFederal Balance of Payments – Federal Funding and New York
… each state remits to the federal government via federal tax policy in relation to the amount each state receives back … helps policymakers and voters assess the impact of federal tax and spending decisions and raises questions about equity, … population between states. Negative amounts indicate more tax revenues were remitted than federal resources were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-balance-payments