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Federal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfFederal funds to New York City: National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) (Assistance Living Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools across the United States.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF funding is expected to be the City’s largest source of direct federal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2025, at about $2 billion, with more than half allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families.pdfGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/genesse-valley-2022-39.pdfFrewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
Determine whether the Frewsburg Central School District’s (District) extra-classroom activity (ECA) and scholarship funds were properly accounted for and appropriately used.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/frewsburg-2021-159.pdfTown of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Board (Board) and Town officials effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/highlands-2021-152.pdfRavena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (2020M-169)
Determine whether the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District’s (District) extra-classroom activity (ECA) and event admissions funds were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-2020-169.pdfEast Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
Determine whether extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were properly accounted for, deposited timely and if disbursements were properly supported and for legitimate ECA purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-rockaway-union-free-2020-85.pdfOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds (2017-S-17) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s oversight and guidance are sufficient for local social service districts to effectively...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s17-response.pdfNew York's Tax Check-Off Funds - Good Intentions on Hold, January 2014
Tax “check-off” programs provide a means for taxpayers to make voluntary contributions for various causes as part of their federal and State income tax filings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2014.pdfFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt reserve fund. The funds should be returned to the general fund. Did not develop … for appropriations, appropriated fund balance and reserve funds that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus … with the statutory limit. Return improperly restricted funds to general fund surplus fund balance in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Village of Remsen – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2020M-119)
… Clerk-Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village finances. Key Findings The … did not maintain adequate records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage Village finances. … ClerkTreasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees Board to properly manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-remsen-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-119Randolph Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-232)
… officials can better manage fund balance and reserves. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance was nearly $2.9 million (14 percent of the 2019-20 budgeted appropriations), exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-232City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, a damaged … record and report Department funds. As a result, the Board of Directors (Board) lacked reliable information that was … Furthermore, the Department has an increased risk of theft and waste of Department resources. From January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) accurately and in a timely … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Professional services … professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. For example, professional services can include legal, … Board last updated the Town’s procurement policy in 2021. From January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review in the Town Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… documentation to demonstrate that the charges were for a valid School purpose. Debit cards pose significant risks … that the charges were for a valid School purpose. In addition, none of the 186 purchases had evidence of … are not pre-approved or supported, it could result in inappropriate or fraudulent charges or unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159Arkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
… financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, damaged … activities. Furthermore, the company has an increased risk of theft, waste and abuse of company's resources. From January 1, 2024, through July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1