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DiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
After the disruption caused by the COVID19 pandemic the states finances have stabilized and the Division of Budget DOB is now forecasting reduced budget gaps
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… as a result of this audit. Taberg Volunteer Fire Company Inc. – Financial Activities (Oneida County) The board … terms and conditions. Village of Churchville – Electric Utility Services Billing and Collections (Monroe County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of electric utility services billing and collections. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… Congress for major changes to federal funding for health care and other programs are among the most notable budgetary … as well as other budget management actions; Spending on Capital Projects Decreasing: Capital spending is projected at $66.5 billion over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Beacon City School District , Charlotte Valley Central School District , Chenango Valey Central … complies with the property tax levy limit. Charlotte Valley Central School District – Budget Review (Delaware … budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (Broome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … active IDAs provided approximately $1.2 billion in total tax exemptions in 2015. These exemptions were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… sold vehicles below average trade-in values and got rid of scrap metal and plant equipment valued at over $900,000 without … from any public reporting of program results; Take action to reduce contract power allocations when customers do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOpinion 98 - 22
… a publicity fund by local law (see, e.g. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-244, p 259; 31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 53; 30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 82; compare 30 … St Comp No. 84-26, p 33; 1982 Opns St Comp, No. 82-35, p 45). Accordingly, the village may increase the limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22VI.2.C Budget Journal Transactions – VI. Budgets
… budgetary control records for the Project child or Agency KK ledgers. Please note that effective … can be used by: State Agencies to upload their Project Child budgets using the KK_PRJC ledger and their Agency KK …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2c-budget-journal-transactionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The town has not maintained separate accounting records for a $4.1 million capital project to construct a waste water … that the town clerk recorded and deposited money collected for cottage rentals in an accurate and timely manner Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. One component of its mission is to design and build facilities for State agencies and public authorities. To achieve that … safety, scope, and function. D&C is generally responsible for managing OGS’ construction contracts. However, contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Report 2021-S-39 ). About the … is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that it’s suitable for people to drink. Its Bureau of Water Supply Protection assists with water system security, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… special education providers to use fair and reasonable allocation methods, and to maintain documentation evidencing … in excess compensation; $4,496 in unsupported costs; and $1,390 in inappropriate deferred compensation benefits; and … We comprehensively tested three of approximately 100 allocation methodologies that Baker Victory used to allocate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… New York State has adopted its recommended 95 percent target rate of childhood immunization to achieve what the … and Yates County (at 86 percent) well below the 95 percent target rate for childhood immunization coverage. Also, … rates of 94 percent, just short of the 95 percent target. Our analysis of Survey data shows there are pockets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsOversight of Shelter Placements
… the individual’s needs and the type of shelter that would best facilitate their transition to more permanent housing. … being placed in and/or transferred to shelter that could best provide the services necessary to help the individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsLanguage Access Services
… and provide equal access to government programs and services, Executive Order 26, issued on October 6, 2011, … Executive State agencies that provide direct public services to translate vital documents into the six most … based on U.S. Census data and to provide interpretation services. Executive Order 26.1, issued on March 23, 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesFare Collection
… tip of Long Island. The LIRR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. In 2018, the LIRR … fares are charged all other times on weekdays, all day on weekends, and on some holidays. LIRR tickets can be … Regulations, riders must present a valid LIRR ticket or pass, or pay the applicable fare. Train Service Personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… Eligibility is based on total annual gross income and family size. In general, an applicant’s income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s median family income. In New York City, this includes all of HUD’s … counties. For 2024, the NY Metro income limit for a family of four was $77,650. Public housing authorities must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
… fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town … for the day-to-day financial operations, including the allocation and distribution of FFI tax proceeds. The … proceeds totaling $6,238 in the calendar years 2023 and 2024. Audit Summary Town officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Steuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)
… operating funds is an important financial consideration for county officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time expenditures … legally established reserve funds provides resources for both unanticipated events and other identified or planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/31/steuben-county-financial-management-2025m-127Germantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3