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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… $237 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 increases spending for vital state services like Medicaid and school aid and includes new funding and policy changes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… policies were followed. Ten checks totaling $249,004, had only the treasurer’s signature. One check for $4,267 payable … unreasonable. In addition, the village fully implemented only one of the seven recommendations from OSC’s January 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 88-46
… (2 McQuillin, Mun Corp, 3rd Ed, §10.40; Hartford v Town of North Hempstead , 118 AD2d 542, 499 NYS2d 161; Foxluger v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-46Forms and Templates
… on Tax Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Model Custodial Agreement for Use with Collateral Pools [pdf] Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments [docx] Model Code of Ethics for Fire Districts [docx] Model RFP for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four … Disabilities Office was in compliance with applicable fire prevention safety and control requir …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlValley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $47 million. Key Findings District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Town of Windsor – Financial Management (2025M-24)
… Windsor (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed the Town’s fund balance and developed a multiyear financial plan. Key … balance or develop a written multiyear financial plan. In addition, the Board’s preliminary budgets also did not … town-outside-village (TOV) and highway fund TOV, the three main operating funds, during the four-year audit period. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-windsor-financial-management-2025m-24Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … realistically reflect the District’s operating needs based on historical trends or other identified analysis. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. Background The Sweet Home Central School District is located in the Towns of … Sweet Home Central School District Financial Management 2016M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Onondaga County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-3)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials … estates are entrusted to the CFO for safekeeping by order of the surrogate’s court. Together, the CFO, county clerk and … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/09/26/onondaga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-3Tioga County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/07/14/tioga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-1Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS cannot release member account information without a signed authorization and release from the member. The authorization must: Specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
… established Program limits. Establish written policies to address default enforcement mechanisms and oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolvingSchoharie County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-3)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through April … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/06/17/schoharie-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-3High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster County … High Falls Water District Water Fees 2015M153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement … records by claiming that she distributed additional festival cash to local charities, but depositing at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthChestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the adequacy of the Treasurer’s records and reports … totaled $39,209. Key Findings The Treasurer did not maintain accurate financial records and reports. Bank … to the Board and file accurate annual reports with OSC in a timely manner. Establish written policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017mLocal Government Data
… Download annual financial data spreadsheets by class of local government and year. Use Open Book New York to see … government. File local government data with the Office of the State Comptroller. Access Local Government Data Sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/dataGreen Island Power Authority – Electric Billing and Collection (2015M-137)
… 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015. Background The Green Island Power Authority is a public benefit corporation located in the Village of Green Island in Albany County. The Authority is governed by a … Green Island Power Authority Electric Billing and Collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/09/04/green-island-power-authority-electric-billing-and-collection-2015m-137Opinion 92-14
… made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court order only when either (1) a certificate of satisfaction or release … to the general rule that money may be paid out of court only upon court order. Specifically, we must determine what … made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court order only when either (i) a certificate of satisfaction or release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14