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Town of Cobleskill – Budgeting (2023M-138)
… did not develop realistic budgets. Budgeted appropriations were overestimated in the town-wide (TW) general and highway … by an average of $89,000 (15 percent) and $196,000 (26 percent) in the TW general and highway funds, … of the 2023 appropriations. The Town’s preliminary budgets for the three fiscal years we examined did not include fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/01/town-cobleskill-budgeting-2023m-138North Collins Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory (2023M-39)
… items) of unknown cost . Officials could not tell us how much they cost because the District’s inventory records were incomplete. No annual physical inventory count was performed. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/north-collins-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… the audit period. Did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board … Adopt a fund balance policy that addresses the level of fund balance to be maintained in the operating fund. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Town of Coeymans – Financial Condition (2015M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial condition for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/12/24/town-coeymans-financial-condition-2015m-184DiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and operating far beyond … damage or inconvenience for residents and businesses. New York needs to significantly invest in this area, or we're …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and … 2006. To keep pace with demand, the number of hotel rooms in New York City increased to a record of more than 107,000 … percent more than in 2006, nearly 60 percent were located in New York City. In 2015, industry employment in the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate … audit concluded. Auditors also pointed out an additional 26 providers DOH identified as 340B providers that were not on the official federal list of such providers. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The communities were identified by the Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring … that 11 local governments with non-calendar fiscal years were in stress. “New York’s local governments have overcome … Westchester, the city of Glen Cove and the town of Yates were in “moderate stress.” Those designated as being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… Governor and Legislature deserve credit for creating a task force to coordinate New York's infrastructure needs but … much money is required to meet them." The New York Works Task Force released its Ten-Year State of New York Statewide … of capital spending identified by the New York Works Task Force will be for transportation. Of that, nearly 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Public Assistance Recipients Decrease to Near Record Low For SFY 2021-22, the average monthly number of public … expenditures. The number of FA recipients decreased for the eighth year in a row, by 7.4 percent in SFY 2021-22, … 37.2 percent. The number of SNA recipients also decreased, for the fourth time in the last five years, by 1.3 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full … from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… officials did not effectively manage the district’s fund balance and did not present the district’s spending … at the end of two of the four fiscal years reviewed to the capital projects fund. Prior to the fiscal year-end transfers … are properly safeguarded from inappropriate use and access. In addition, auditors determined that 101 enabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… Legislative bill S.7352/A.09823 was signed into law on Dec. 17. The … the importance of this legislation and signing the bill into law. I also want to thank bill sponsors Senator Jack Martins and Assemblymembers … Legislative bill S7352A09823 was signed into law on December 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditTown of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… whether Town of Riverhead (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund … Determine whether Town of Riverhead Town officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25DiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… Economic growth is strong in East Harlem, according to a report released today by New … Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito . "From boosting employment in local businesses to revitalizing La Marqueta, our economy … "East Harlem is an economic engine and cultural mecca in its own right, but a neighborhood with tremendous unmet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotUnfinished Business: Fiscal Reform in New York State, May 2016
New York State has taken important steps to improve its budget practices and financial condition over the past decade, but much work remains to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-reform-2016.pdfVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… Background The Village of West Hampton Dunes is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 55. The Village is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390Town of Oswego – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2017M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Town of Oswego is located in Oswego County and has a population of … Town of Oswego Financial Condition and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/09/town-oswego-financial-condition-and-information-technology-2017m-290Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-153)
… agreed with our findings and recommendations, except for certain issues. Appendix B includes our comment on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/silver-creek-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-153