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Opinion 90-4
… "quicksand-like", material. Finally, you indicate that the owners of certain of the properties surrounding the pond have … the dredging of the pond and assess the cost against the owners of the property benefited. You also ask whether, … municipal purpose and only incidentally benefits private owners (see, e.g., Opn No. 89-50, supra ). It is well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… – Financial Condition (Onondaga County) The board did not ensure that financial reports it received were timely, … financial condition and fund balance. The board did not: pay the recommended 2022 contribution of $121,981 into … length of service award program; effectively monitor available fund balance, resulting in the unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for … districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 2.95% for those … July 1, 2025, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, as well as Amsterdam, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… “School district and municipal officials must continue to find ways to deliver services efficiently as they deal with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… To assist Limited English Proficiency LEP individuals and provide equal access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Financial Toolkit for Local Officials
… Local government and school district leaders are faced with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/financial-toolkitPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Report 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followImproper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper … between Medicaid and the Essential Plan, resulting in DOH-authorized periods of overlapping coverage. The … The audit found Medicaid improperly paid $93.7 million in claims during periods of overlapping Medicaid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide affordable rental and … and managed by private companies (owners). In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax … owners to comply with limitations on profit, income limits for tenants, and supervision by Homes and Community Renewal’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-newCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4Sullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
… loan program Program in accordance with established policy guidelines guidelines and ensured businesses complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolvingCheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… (SED) for approval. Key Recommendations Transparently share capital project details with District voters. Solicit … assurance the District is receiving the lowest possible price. Properly approve change orders and ensure their timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… and labor costs, Town taxpayers paid $125,736 to provide services to customers in three other towns and a village … interest. Although the County installed a water storage tank on the land and installed water lines, there is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were … Determine whether the Downsville Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Sewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … plan in place that is properly distributed to all business office staff and periodically tested for efficacy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Medical University $6.1 with Upstate University Medical Associates at Syracuse Inc. for pediatric and neurology … services. $5.4 million with Upstate University Medical Associates at Syracuse Inc. for family medicine staffing … ES II Enterprises JV for bridge repairs to the Bronx River Parkway over Morris Park Ave. and 180th Street, Bronx …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed his far-ranging constitutional authority as the State’s chief fiscal officer. “The state’s highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersComptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… and 791 payments valued at $1.3 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all … $1.6 million contract to demolish buildings at Albany’s State Office Building Campus with Titanium Demolition and … provide a staging area for the renovation of Building 5 to house New York’s new Business Services Center. Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. DiNapoli says action is … them to the Executive’s discretion, and adhere to a schedule of deposits to help grow the Retiree Health Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planState Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: … bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State Inc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increase