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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal … at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that … to nearly $400 million in FY 2025 and $135 million in FY 2026. However, this only considers budgeted amounts as of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … million to service its debt obligations during 2025-26. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… outlets for sampling or exemption. The District’s remedial action plan specified the controls implemented for water … use and listed all water outlets that exceeded the lead action level. However, the plan did not contain enough detail … the 31 water outlets (26 percent) that exceeded the lead action level. While District officials notified the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 207 of the 567 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential for eligible … Officers Union, Council 82 (C82), AFSCME, AFL-CIO, a $100 Weekend Voluntary Overtime Differential has been approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… Agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported. As … The Assessor did not have any documentation on file for four properties receiving eligible funds exemptions or … exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions. Consult the Town’s attorney as to whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Lehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Lehman College: Controls Over Bank … was a Certificate of Deposit account (totaling $65,034). In addition, of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) from … over $1 million. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation ( 2015-S-2 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by … the books,” DiNapoli said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact models for use by departmental staff. The used vehicles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… or BOCES has fewer than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a … Standards (GAGAS). Who does not qualify The district’s claims auditor The district’s deputy claims auditor The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorOrdinary Death Benefit – Career Plan
… System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of … two years) following the last date you were paid on the payroll, provided your employment has not been terminated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/ordinary-death-benefitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-147
… based on their work percentage. Agencies should refer to Payroll Bulletin UCS-108 for eligibility information. OSC Actions After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1L, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-147-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-158
… based on their work percentage. Agencies should refer to Payroll Bulletin UCS-108 for eligibility information. OSC Actions After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1L, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-158-senior-officer-series-sos-differential-increase-eligibleComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Avoca Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, … and the budget request underestimated pension costs by approximately $460,000. The City continues to rely on fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15CUNY Bulletin No. CU-580
… increases, request a Pay Change with the Action/Reason code of PAY/CRT Pay Rate Change/Change Rate) on the Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-580-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by … to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring that only legitimate refunds are paid.” … work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… individuals are now convicted felons and must pay back the money they stole.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsRush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… 27, 2013. Background The Rush Fire District, located in Monroe County, is a district corporation of the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255