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DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in fiscal stress for local fiscal years ending (FYE) in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, with increases in each category … governments operating on a calendar year basis for FYE 2024, covering all counties and towns, 44 cities and 13 … School district scores are released in January. For FYE 2024, the City of Little Falls (Herkimer County), as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… from the three prior state fiscal years. Spending Overview All Funds spending in SFY 2022-23 is projected to be 5.3% … for homeowner and landlord assistance. Revenue Overview All Funds revenues for SFY 2022-23 are projected to total … rate increases will sunset in 2023 and 2027, respectively. All Funds revenues are projected to decrease by $33.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetVillage of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and … June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in … Village of Hoosick Falls Internal Controls Over Selected Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… occur and go undetected. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to address the condition of the Town’s accounting … the Town’s financial recordkeeping system. Develop a plan to eliminate the fund balance deficit in Water District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… was to evaluate selected District financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. … comprises three elected members. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $946,175. Key Findings The … President stated the unexpended surplus fund balance was for cash flow purposes, none of the adopted budgets included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Byram Hills Central School District – Fixed Assets (Westchester County) … not being used. Auditors determined the tax certiorari reserve may be overfunded by $13.4 million based on past … not have a comprehensive multiyear financial plan. True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Compliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and Division of State Police (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The … To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities are properly maintained, equipped, staffed, and … Code) stipulates health and safety requirements for all facilities under DOH’s jurisdiction. While DEC and Parks facilities are not required to comply with the Sanitary Code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsOpinion 89-37
… opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (filing of registration statements by pawnbrokers) LICENSING AND … In addition, a licensed collateral loan broker must file a registration statement with the State Comptroller in order to … limited one. Licensed collateral loan brokers must file a registration statement with the State Comptroller as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Accidental Disability – New Career Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-disabilityMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… (OPRA) health care providers. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. About the … beginning January 1, 2014, New York’s Medicaid program required that physicians and other health care professionals … must verify that all providers are not prohibited from participating in a Medicaid program by the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… and whether selected LPAs were properly administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program in accordance with program goals and requirements. The audit covered awards in funding years 2017-19. About the … and whether selected LPAs were properly administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to his Office of … retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help recover any unused balance if it’s … balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … were not timely paid, inappropriate actions by the former city comptroller and poor disclosure that caused the city financial troubles and ongoing legal issues. DiNapoli … The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications were often delayed due to missing or … Under current state law, ORES must issue a final siting permit for most projects within one year of a completed … and found 14 took nearly four years to obtain a site permit, with the majority of time being spent on the permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… and UASI funding to local or tribal units of government. Eligibility is based on risk assessment and the anticipated … to New York City The City’s latest projections (January 2025) include $261 million of HSGP funds for fiscal year … density areas. Operation Stonegarden (OPSG): Security for Canada and Mexico borders and international water borders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program performance and operations, reduce costs and contribute to public … Local officials use OSC audit findings to improve program performance and operations reduce costs and contribute to public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsContract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the … bidder has and has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained … Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts of interest. We also found: The Supervisor did not provide … annual financial reports were not filed with the Office of State Comptroller, as required. As of May 5, 2021, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-2021m-36Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the … the past four fiscal year AFRs were prepared and filed as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) … of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as required by GML Section 30 and New York State Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18