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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation, comprising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the period October 1, 2012 through March 12, 2015. … appointed by the Village Board. Operating expenses for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.36 … commingled bank accounts and accounting records for the three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Tri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Tri-Valley Central School District (District) is located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board … comprises nine elected members. There are two schools in operation within the District, with approximately 1,100 … experienced accumulated operating surplus of $5.3 million. In addition, if outstanding tax certiorari proceedings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094Resources for Local Officials
… and Bulletins Accounting and Reporting Manuals Adult-Use Cannabis Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319.1
… of new eligibility criteria. Affected Employees: Employees in the following Bargaining Units: 87, 86, DR, F8, SR and SY … payments (Earnings Code JSD) effective March 31, 2022, for all eligible members. In addition, the agreements … to carry a firearm on duty, and instead includes all employees rated higher than unsatisfactory and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-3191-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increaseTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lincoln (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, … Determine whether the Town of Lincoln Town Town Clerk Clerk properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Village of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… preparation. The Board did not ensure that the former or current Clerk-Treasurer filed the AUD in a timely manner. Also, the current Clerk-Treasurer did not file the 2013-14 or 2014-15 … following year. The Mayor did not ensure that the proper rates of pay were paid or certify the payrolls from April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Opinion 99-12
… 206 or 209-e, the town board must determine whether it is in the public interest to assess all expenses of the … against the entire area of the district as extended, is subject to permissive referendum (Town Law, §206-a[4]). In … the entire area of the district, including extensions, is approved at a referendum or if no petition requesting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… boundaries between devices on different networks or network segments. Firewalls control network communications using rules that specify which … safeguard against unauthorized access and disruption, the network administrator should configure firewall rules to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionChild Care Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… The New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides subsidies … New York. The program is overseen by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and … matching or maintenance of effort. Source: Office of the State Comptroller Figure 2 – New York State Children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-assistanceOpinion 94-28
… with advance planning to study feasibility of county-wide wastewater treatment) COUNTY LAW, §250 et seq.; GENERAL … of the feasibility of providing comprehensive, county-wide wastewater treatment. Presently, there exists only one sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… assets went unreported in SFS AM, including forklifts, a ticket booth, garages, and dump trucks; and auditors found … and matches individual job seekers to jobs, generates Ticket to Work program (TTW) documentation, and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… An audit of Social Adult Day Care (SADC) programs found … were never provided. DiNapoli’s office had referred its audit findings and worked with law enforcement on the … and the misuse of taxpayer dollars,” DiNapoli said. “My audit found some providers allegedly abusing the system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsOpinion 2001-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (prohibition against county … Whether a member of a county board would have a prohibited interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9XVI.4.B Tax Revenues – XVI. Financial Reporting
… received before the period during which the exchange is to occur should be reported in the liability section of … policy specifying the recognition of tax revenues is promulgated by the Office of the State Comptroller … Sports Taxes Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/26/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4b-tax-revenuesVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… 6, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced because officers and employees are aware that a … will occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… future growth. “The economy of the Mid-Hudson region is strong and is being boosted by the post-recession economic growth in New … said. “Unemployment rates have dropped and local industry is growing, particularly service-based companies. Going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of these written agreements, BOCES officials underpaid one former employee approximately $5,200. Roslyn Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Vehicles – Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2024-M-2) The Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… Westchester) and four VAs (Buffalo Urban League, Cayuga Home, House of the Good Shepherd and Kidspeace) to visit and … 135 days after placement, neither of which occurred in the home. Auditors also found no record of monthly contacts with … the parent for two of 11 months reviewed. Finally, the home certification/approval file lacked evidence that two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversight