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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… stress.” The village of Coxsackie (Greene County) was classified in “moderate fiscal stress.” The four villages classified as “susceptible to fiscal stress” are: Chateaugay … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and over live in households that have lost employment income since … Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in households reporting not having enough to eat in the … In the wake of COVID19 more than half of adult New Yorkers live in households that have lost employment income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… (Erie County) Town of Trenton (Oneida County) Town of Woodbury (Orange County) Village of Floral Park (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Key Findings At the end of 2013, the District’s unassigned fund balance totaled almost $178,000 or more than 3 times the … real property tax levies. The District reported a capital reserve fund with a balance of $165,728 as of December 31, 2013. District officials created this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Financial Software Access and Monitoring (Allegany County) Although a previous audit recommended that the … The district’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Charlotte Valley Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local … In addition, village officials charged $12,000 in late fees that were not authorized by the contract or contract … oversee highway purchasing, planning and interfund charges. Auditors found 596 highway claims totaling $349,824 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… beyond the pandemic.” "Queens' 6,000 restaurants not only contribute to the unique character of our neighborhoods, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… access to graduate education is cut off, the loss is not only fewer degrees, but a weakened talent pipeline that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Law Center for the Law Guardian Legal Aid Program. Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2023. The scores also cover 17 cities with non-calendar … for the second year in a row. Additionally, the Village of Spring Valley, with a population over 33,000, has not filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesOpinion 96-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in … Whether approval of the State Comptroller is required prior to the purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Enforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). This audit … while preserving the stability and affordability of New York City’s existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama … during occupancy, as detailed in Title 28, Chapter 3-03 of the Rules of the City of New York. By April 30 annually, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… New York State Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 … it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and a big driver of state spending," DiNapoli said. “Errors can be costly. My office's latest audit found areas where the Department of Health can do better and avoid improper and wasteful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District … Coalition revenues; $4.2 million was maintained in the debt service fund although the funds had not been designated to pay debt. District officials improperly restricted funds in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… The report also noted that the Southern Tier was the only region with a decrease from the previous school fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few school districts across the state have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… dwindling, in SY 2024-25, districts reported spending only $317 million in combined federal pandemic relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … stress before the pandemic hit,” DiNapoli said. “Some of that pressure could be alleviated with federal stimulus funds and the restoration of state aid, but the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stress