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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … System has designated 27 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed. The list , which includes eight counties, eight cities and 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … to an end and uncertainty coming out of Washington on state and local funding cuts, local officials should closely … includes counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… targets for 2025, according to a report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Since 2016, the CEF … underperformed,” DiNapoli said. “It is important for the state’s climate goals that these funds are used effectively … energy consumers.” The CEF, authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to promote the use and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (Dutchess County) BOCES … (21%) did not complete the annual SHP training. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Medicaid Program – Provider Compliance With the Electronic Visit Verification Program
… the federal 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), New York State implemented an electronic visit verification (EVV) … charged to the Medicaid program. In addition, New York State Social Services Law required PC and HHC providers with … Inspector General (OMIG) was required to develop a list of providers that met the VO requirement and notify them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/13/medicaid-program-provider-compliance-electronic-visit-verification-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… guidance. New York Tax Withholding Rates 2021 New York State and Yonkers withholding tax tables have been updated. … York City at the time of this bulletin issuance. New York State, New York City and Yonkers Withholding Allowance The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… transfers, and did not record water and sewer adjustments. In addition, the current clerk-treasurer did not file the … Department of Taxation and Finance, which could result in fines and penalties. City of Dunkirk – Budget Review … projections. As of Dec. 31, 2022, unassigned fund balance in the general, water, wastewater, refuse and boardwalk funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … the documentation in support of the vendor selection and contract modification was incomplete. New York City Health … all three have been partially implemented. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… for the City’s fiscal prudence and is required by City and State law. However, budget and staffing constraints can … More Monthly Quarterly Annual The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has recommended that the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… the State Deputy Comptroller, “Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities,” … sc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/residential-real-estate-in-nyc.pdf ; Citizens Budget Commission, “Strategies to Boost … alternative thresholds tend to be highly correlated. 31 NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, “2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisOpinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … improvement on private property) TOWN LAW, §§64(11-a), 68; STATE CONSTITUTION, Art. VIII, §1: A town may expend moneys … pursuant to a statutory obligation or properly authorized contract under which the municipality receives fair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Town of Farmersville - Justice Court Operations (2019M-50)
Determine whether Justice Court Court fines and fees were properly accounted for
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-justice-court-operations-2019m-50Town of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
Determine whether the Town ClerkTax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Town of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
Determine whether the Board established policies and procedures to adequately safeguard information technology IT assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Town of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… whether officials adequately safeguard electronic access to the Town’s water system. Key Findings Water officials have … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Implement strong … access controls. Provide cybersecurity awareness training to Water plant employees. Prohibit the public disclosure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268Town of Cortlandville - Improving Private Property (2018M-219)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the use of Town resources to improve private property was appropriate … place. Key Recommendation Consider the legal implications of this arrangement and consult with the Town attorney as to … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the use of Town resources to improve private property was appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-cortlandville-improving-private-property-2018m-219City of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2018. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… 5-524 (Village Law) authorizes certain claims to be paid in advance of audit, 14 claims totaling $380,938 were paid … Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each individual claim and ensure that each claim is sufficiently supported. Ensure compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253Town of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
Determine if the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his fiscal responsibilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Town of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… Town officials effectively managed and provided oversight of the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings In 2017, … representing 55 percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board … Establish written policies governing the amount of unexpended surplus funds that the Town should maintain. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266