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Opinion 89-35
… of town moneys to temporarily invest moneys not needed for immediate expenditure. This is in reply to your inquiry … Further, certain of the powers and duties prescribed for the town supervisor under section 125 of the Town Law may … we note initially that, although many statutes provide for particular functions to be performed by the town's chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and filed timely. Key Findings While the Board monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182Town of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… to help ensure funds are safeguarded and accounted for. Because the Board did not receive adequate financial … million or 134 percent of the 2023 budget appropriations for those funds. In addition, the Town contracted with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105NYSARC, Inc. – Rockland County Chapter – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-50)
To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC Rockland on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s RCM and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s50.pdfMultiyear Financial Planning
This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-071923.pdfCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Cantalician Center for Learning on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the Consolidated Fiscal ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s7-response.pdfFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-110823.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sga-2023-21S40-Response.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfCantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-7)
To determine whether the costs reported by Cantalician Center for Learning on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s7.pdfProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s40.pdfThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-10)
To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Erie County New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s10.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… "My heart goes out to Congresswoman Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter. Louise and Robert shared a lifetime together and were an example to us all of what a dedicated, loving and committed couple could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterOversight of Child Protective Services
… whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social … sample cases through September 2022. About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was … of the State and sufficient demographics (e.g., name, address) are provided to initiate an investigation. Calls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… numbers are used extensively by the Federal and New York State Governments in all grant award notices and state accounting records to account for, and report the … the primary source for retrieving information from state accounting records to prepare financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Real Property Portfolio
… and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The audit … New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioInfant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-22) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (ICLC) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s22-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12-response.pdf