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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … through 2014-15 that appropriated a total of $17.4 million in fund balance and $7 million in reserve funds to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… sources for many of these programs remain unidentified in the out-years of the financial plan, representing fiscal … be funded beyond FY 2024 is unclear. For example, funding in the city’s current budget rose about $817 million for … Other new initiatives that will receive city funding in the current budget support quality of life improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… and nonprofits, preserving the IRA’s grant and tax credit programs should be a priority. If the programs are allowed to continue, New York could receive … projects.” IRA Grants Energy, clean air and conservation programs funded through the IRA provide over $142 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Towns of Shandaken and Olive
… today announced the approval of the towns of Shandaken and Olive as a Banking Development District (BDD), and the State … the contiguous area of the towns of Shandaken and Olive as a BDD. USB’s Phoenicia location is now a designated … banking products and services to the Shandaken and Olive communities. “The designation of the towns of Shandaken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-acting-superintendent-asrow-designateDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… just delayed projects. If the MTA covers the shortfall in capital funds by using its operating budget to pay for … increasing service.” Capital Program Progress As outlined in prior reports by DiNapoli, numerous parts of the MTA’s system are in poor condition, and the MTA relies on debt to pay for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… law, upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk … of study. Most provisions will become effective as of the 2026-27 academic year, impacting the thousands of New York … budget law upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is … in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United States … local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… share of federal receipts – an estimated 87 percent in SFY 2026 – supports health and human services programs. Federal Disbursements in New York State Budget by Function, SFY 2026 Note: Figures are as projected in January 2025 Source: NYS Division of the Budget, FY 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsDiNapoli: Administrative Streamlining Can Strengthen Fragmented NYC Child Care Programs
… tens of thousands of additional children across the state in the next two years and grow over time. Mayor Mamdani has … administration. My office has found that existing programs in New York City are fragmented and data on outcomes and cost can be better utilized so expansion efforts are done in a cost-efficient manner and are directed to those most in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/draft-dinapoli-administrative-streamlining-can-strengthen-fragmented-nyc-child-care-programsDiNapoli: Federal Actions Threaten New York's Farms and Food Production
… including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs, and stricter immigration enforcement policies, … received $382 million in USDA payments from three major programs, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development. These programs fund a wide variety of projects on and off the farm, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-federal-actions-threaten-new-yorks-farms-and-food-productionNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting … release, and ensuring the wise use of public resources. In 2017, the Office of the State Comptroller issued a report detailing population trends in the New York State correctional system. The report found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingSpecial Disability Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because you contracted HIV (where there may have … members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease or lung disease, but who passed a … retirement benefit. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by certain types of cancer that include melanoma or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-disability-benefitsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… at 5 percent per year); or Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you … than 15 days after you leave public employment. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account … from PFRS. Any mandatory contributions you made must stay in your account. When you reach age 55 (age 63 for vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the East Islip Union Free School District , Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District , George Junior Republic Union Free School District and the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of … his office completed audits of the East Islip Union Free School District ElizabethtownLewis Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Government Accountability - Special Reports
… Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program, April 2020 Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program, May 2018 Noise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/state-government-accountability-special-reportsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in special education costs over a two-year period, according … costs,” said DiNapoli. “By delivering these classes in-house, district officials have ensured tax dollars are being spent in a prudent and economical manner.” After the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… information on federal domestic assistance programs. In 1984, the OMB issued Circular A-89: Federal Domestic … extensively by the Federal and New York State Governments in all grant award notices and state accounting records to … of, federally funded programs. The ALN numbers represent, in most instances, the primary source for retrieving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amended