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Manhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… for authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of goods and services. The Treasurer is responsible … they were paid. The 10 invoices contained eight confirming purchase orders, meaning that purchase orders were issued after goods and services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andYork Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… District (District) Board of Education’s (Board) appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 22, 2024 Understanding the Program The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … The claims auditors did not properly audit all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Harpursville Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-11)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/harpursville-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-11Town of Cato – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-141)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cato (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports? Audit Period … – November 6, 2025. We extended our audit period to review the Town’s 2017 through 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/27/town-cato-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-141CUNY Bulletin No. CU-234
… Purpose To explain the automatic processing of Ratification Bonus Payments and to provide instructions to agencies for processing or correcting payments. Affected Employees … automatic processing of Ratification Bonus Payments and to provide instructions to agencies for processing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-234-cuny-2005-ratification-bonus-paymentsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… financial management information system or online banking to track daily cash balances. Perform a detailed cash … time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online banking and EFTs to optimize timing of disbursements. … records as needed. Issue a request for proposals for banking services every three-to-five years to maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic … State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay … already risen to the highest level permissible under law in 2021. Unless the state or federal government takes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March … in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking prison population, however, the older population has doubled. … March 2021. Thirteen years earlier, just 12% of the then prison population of 62,597 were 50 and over. The share who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… to do. Our state’s financial position has improved, and we are expecting billions of dollars from the Infrastructure … borrowings and $13.6 billion on operational costs. There are four major sources of revenue in the DHBTF: taxes and … and bridge projects at risk because these transfers are made on an annual basis and can be unpredictable based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time of … uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Releases 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid pitfalls.” The latest … importance of the AFR and tracks non-filers. It includes a tool for the public to check the filing status of any local … unemployment. DiNapoli’s office provides a self-assessment tool that allows local officials to calculate fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-releases-2025-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDebt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2022-23, the … 2018-19. $55.9 billion of State-Supported debt, as defined in State law, an increase of $2.7 billion or 5 percent since … voter approval. $63.9 billion of State debt reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to an audit … New York City Public Schools NYCPS needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been … 2019 examined payments made for prescription drugs and therapy services. It found Medicaid paid $20.1 million for … $18.6 million for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, and $1.5 million for prescription drugs. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town … estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – City … adopted budget. However, city officials should develop a plan and make budgetary modifications to balance the budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… climate risks. Notably, the Fund voted for a slate of candidates put forward by activist investment firm Engine No. 1, who won seats on ExxonMobil’s Board of Directors with the goal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (Suffolk County) The board did not effectively monitor expenditures … The board’s budgets were incomplete because the real property tax levy and a schedule of other estimated revenues … that the administrator did not always get a professional appraisal for estate houses before listing them for sale. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… Press release is available in: Spanish Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) An audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programs