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Opinion 93-24
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … The provision of facilities for certain types of physical fitness training to maintain or improve firefighters' … (see, e.g., Town Law, §§81[1][d], 220[4]). September 2, 1993 Gerard J. Comatos, Esq. Philipstown North Highlands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 91-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … (assumption of outstanding debt of coterminous town) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §4; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 90-23
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §105.00: The cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse may exclude from their … such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… process for employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) or the Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan (VDC). … Dates The new deduction codes will be active at Go Live on March 15, 2021. OSC Actions OSC will bring forward … to assist in calculating pensionable earnings after go live. Agency Actions Agencies must calculate and enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our … UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and equipment and furnishings to … NYC UPK programs at a cost of about $850 million. UPK providers must adhere to Sections 3602-e and 3602-ee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … been implemented and two have been partially implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1961
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … contribution plan (401(k) or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of New York government positions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1961-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2021Child Care Stabilization Grants
… controls to enable it to oversee and monitor child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine whether the grants met their intended purpose to stabilize child care operations to maintain care. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the appropriations for the Cherry Valley Community Health Center. Although all other significant revenues and … 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for health center appropriations of $495,000 in the general fund. Auditors’ projection of health center expenditures for 2025 is approximately $1 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Town of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024 Understanding the Program The Supervisor, as chief … records. We reviewed all 15 asset and liability accounts recorded in the accounting records for the general fund, … determined that 12 accounts were overstated by a combined total of $894,197 and eight accounts were understated by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17Medicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New York. The audit covered the period from July 2017 through October 2024. About the Program DOH administers New York State’s Medicaid program. Medicaid members must be residents of New York to receive benefits. Individuals enroll in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingNiagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)
… from 2002 through 2011, the County had an average of 13 flags. We examined all 65 flags issued during our scope period from 2007 to 2011 to … responses and/or actions on behalf of the County. Of these flags, 11 lacked sufficient documentation to determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2City of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… City of Lackawanna (City) officials properly assessed and billed solid waste (garbage) collection fees (garbage fees). Key Findings City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code … City of Lackawanna City officials properly assessed and billed solid waste garbage collection fees garbage fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… issued. East Irondequoit Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (Monroe County) Payroll calculation errors … and no proof of birthdate for 15 students. Glens Falls Common School District – Cash Management (Warren … Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Office of Victim Services to implement the recommendation contained in our audit report Controls Over Selected Expenditures Report 2017S72
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followHampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … comprises five elected members. Appropriations budgeted for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $47 million. … the ordering of the goods and services, and if claims were for legitimate District purposes and audited prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Early Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on ECLC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended … with SED’s requirements. These costs included $12,198 in expenses that lacked sufficient supporting documentation and … certain non-audit services, depreciation, and advertising expenses that were not reimbursable. Key Recommendations To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Hudson – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-102)
… over cash receipts for the period January 1, 2011, to November 13, 2012. Background The City of Hudson is located … 6,700 residents. The City is governed by the Common Council, the legislative body which comprises the President …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/28/city-hudson-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-102Maximus, Inc.
… Purpose PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1, 2012 through November 30, 2014 through … Action Plan (RAP) under contracts CM00939 and TQ00002. The objective of our examination was to determine whether PMA’s implementation of the RAP achieved the claimed savings. Background DOH added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/23/maximus-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0