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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… at 2% for 2024 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Village of Hancock – Insurance Withholdings (2022M-108)
… whether the Village of Hancock (Village) officials ensured insurance premium contributions were accurately calculated … (Clerk) did not enforce the collection of retiree health insurance contributions, resulting in underpayments … changes timely. Two retirees overpaid a total of $477 for health insurance. Key Recommendations Provide oversight over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/28/village-hancock-insurance-withholdings-2022m-108Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… totaling $2.4 million could cover expenditures for retirement contributions for at least nine years, workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mBolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… limit by approximately $626,000. The reserve fund plan is inadequate and certain reserve balances were excessive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Town of Parish - Financial Condition and Supervisor's Records (2019M-58)
… As a result, the Town accumulated excessive fund balances in its general funds of about $1 million and deficit fund balances in its highway funds of over $1.1 million at the end of 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-parish-financial-condition-and-supervisors-records-2019m-58Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s cash receipts for the period January 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41Town of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… paid $12,037 for 20 holidays that were not authorized in the Town’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Seven … Ensure employees are only paid for holidays listed in CBAs. Independently review and approve all unused leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Town of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… physical accessibility for the 131 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Locust Valley Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Management (2024M-134)
… that all IT equipment is safeguarded, adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, stolen or misused. The … (Board) did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory or perform periodic physical … we reviewed (68 percent) were not properly accounted for. Specifically: 49 IT assets totaling $56,909, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/04/locust-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentAudits of Local Governments: About Our Audits
… Provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of sufficient, appropriate evidence against criteria, Provide … explained in GAO’s Yellow Book [pdf], include assessments of: Program effectiveness, economy and efficiency Internal … Learn more about our Audit Process . External Peer Review of LGSA To ensure that audits are completed in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-about-our-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Friedman … Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. Further information on the case is available … thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership in efforts to root out public corruption and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Inc. – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-22) Williamsburg, a New York City-based not-for-profit … delinquent taxpayers or identify potential sources of payment. In a prior audit, issued in August 2021, for a significant number of the delinquent tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… response to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved New York’s per capita ranking in the federal balance of payments … Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. For every dollar New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… and this number is expected to increase to 1.86 million by 2040. Seniors who have difficulty preparing meals may be … no English proficiency. Track the HDML complaints received by DFTA to ensure they are resolved within 14 days. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… public and charter school students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the … report found during SY 2022-23: Large city public schools (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers) and charter schools had the greatest high school chronic absenteeism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… independent arts and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that either did not qualify for … York City-based not-for-profit organization, is approved by the State Education Department (SED) to provide preschool … Assessment. Further, there was limited participation by Local Health Department staff in calls and site visits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… retained. Both the return and Surcharges must be remitted by March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeOpinion 91-6
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A local government may not, by local law, authorize the purchase of commodities from … Services Administration contracts. You ask whether a town, by local law, may authorize the purchase of commodities from … part, as follows: Except as otherwise expressly provided by an act of the legislature or by a local law adopted prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6