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County Medicaid Costs
… significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. With most counties already seeking or receiving State legislative … close to exhausting their property tax margins, counties are being challenged to effectively deal with rising … associated with the Family Health Plus Program from the counties to the State over the next two years. Family Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsUCP of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCP) of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower (Empower) on its Consolidated Fiscal … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/21/ucp-niagara-county-dba-empower-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 90-36
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (medium of payment - postdated checks) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §924; TOWN LAW, §§35, 37: A town tax … should return a postdated check tendered as payment of real property taxes by a taxpayer or retain the check for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36Opinion 2000-23
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Highest Ranking Subordinate" (for purposes of General Municipal Law §207-m) GENERAL … that the village recently negotiated a 4% salary increase for all members of the police officers' bargaining unit, plus an additional $2,673 pay increase for those members classified as "investigators." You state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23Selected Management and Operations Practices
… Executive Summary The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public authority created in 1931 … of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power program as part of Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of … disposals. Key Findings NYPA sold scrap metal and plant equipment (valued at over $900,000) from two locations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Tunnels: Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15) An audit … the MTA did not maximize toll collection because license plate images could not always be processed, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background … The District’s budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $30 million. Key Findings For the three year period ending June 30, 2013, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272Town of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… to June 7, 2013. Background The Town of Almond is located in Allegany County and has approximately 1,600 residents. The … overly conservative budgeting practices have resulted in the Town continuing to maintain excessive unexpended … balance in its operating funds. Provide documentation to law enforcement officials concerning the possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209Churchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the expenses reported on their annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported expenses must comply with Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… former Clerk-Treasurer was required to forfeit her monthly public pension. This sentence represents the first time a public … official in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19DiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… refinancing, noting recent capital funding awards to address facade and boiler work. State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Chair of the Senate Housing Committee … provide meaningful oversight over these properties.” State Senator Jose Serrano said, “Every New Yorker deserves a safe, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… up,” DiNapoli said. “New York City added a record 120,000 jobs in 2014, and it is on pace to add 100,000 jobs in 2015. … respectively. These gaps are relatively small (ranging from 2.1 percent to 4.6 percent of city fund revenues), and … begin raising short-term interest rates after keeping them near zero for seven years. While rates will likely rise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … deposit cash receipts in a timely manner, properly account for bail money held by the court or submit the required … reports. However, the board did not adopt a budget for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charge (Follow-Up) (2013-F-26) An initial report, issued in September 2012, examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNew York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… programs. During the 2013-14 school year, NYCCD served about 415 students. The New York City Department of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-27) A report issued in February 2018 identified a risk that providers could … to the president. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by spending … influx of asylum seekers into the five boroughs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … difficulties over the past few years and must continue to show fiscal discipline going forward,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually happening or whether they’re going out with the … nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety if … over 25 pounds and rechargeable vehicle batteries. Recycling in New York is managed by Call2Recycle (C2R), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, employment has yet to recover fully. During March and April 2020, nearly 2 … jobs were regained. No region of the State has returned to pre-pandemic employment levels with New York City trailing … 500,000 jobs. Economic forecasts are inherently subject to risk, but the path of the coronavirus pandemic will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … Beginning in 2010-11, the district gradually increased its tax levy and budget. In each of the three years from 2010-11 … would have in reducing fund balance or the property tax levy. Valley Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0