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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts in Stress Fiscal Year Ending 2020 List
This list (sorted in order of fiscal stress score) reflects a fiscal year end date of June 30, 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2020-schools-stressed.pdfSherrill City School District - Future Farmers of America Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2019M-251)
Determine whether the District established adequate internal controls to ensure Future Farmers of America (FFA) extra-classroom activity (ECA) cash receipts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/sherrill-2019-251.pdfNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations and whether they and officials complied with Law when using a line of credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-suffolk.pdfDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
Determine whether ensured information technology (IT) assets were safeguarded and if District officials accurately maintained leave records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/dansville.pdfTioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
Determine whether District officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select special education services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/tioga-2020-84.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for SFY 2023-24 totals $227 billion, and DOB projects shortfalls in revenues and increases in spending, particularly in Medicaid and school aid, over the financial plan period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2023-24.pdfDisruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through September for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 14,683 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016Approved State Contracts and Payments
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,579 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.5 billion and approved … Inc. for the Freemont Industrial Track upgrade, Bronx and Queens counties. Workers' Compensation Board $175,000 with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsOpinion 2002-9
… of services by private organization); (contribution to private organizations) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not … Competitive Bidding (contract for services pursuant to General Municipal Law §120-w below the competitive bidding … Solid Waste Facility (contract for services of individuals to coordinate volunteer workers) VOLUNTEERS -- Use of (to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1837
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new Action Reason codes to place employees on a Paid Leave of … related to the COVID-19 health crisis and to introduce a new Time Entry Earnings code to apply the statutory maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1837-new-paid-leave-action-reason-codes-and-earnings-code-related-covid-19State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… in Onondaga County. $2.9 million for the Small Business Recovery Grant Program. $2.1 million for Unison Industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,471 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $8.6 … payments valued at more than $38.9 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberOpinion 88-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … duties in rural areas and authorizes the acquisition of property in connection therewith. This provision, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Approved State Contracts and Payments
… for multi-agency legal services related to investigations by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District. Department of … Leverage Program. $993,000 with GTI Tourism to market New York tourism in Australia. Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Other attractions and events in the city include: two world-class museums – the Corning Museum of Glass … visitors a year) and the Rockwell Museum, one of only two Smithsonian affiliates in upstate New York. Economic … using an $80,000 state grant it received to update its two decades old Comprehensive Plan. The updated plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… stretching every dollar to improve economic and community well-being,” said Ulster County Executive Jen … Waterfront District including walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, businesses and parks along the Rondout … County and City of Kingston Leadership, the continuum of care program has made significant progress in beginning to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingTuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 that was not needed to fund operations. Overfunded three of the five reserves. … historical or known trends. Use appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Use excess fund balance and reserves to benefit taxpayers. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board maintained the same … officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on … to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they plan to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195