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DiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from … a return of $0.82. New Mexico gets the most value at $2.83 per tax dollar paid, followed by Mississippi ($2.50), West … Medicare, benefits for veterans and retired federal employees and food assistance. New York received an estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Brewster Central … were paid $696,291 during the audit period. Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – Procurement (Erie County) … The college overpaid $4.6 million to the county for health insurance in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Of the 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… years,” said DiNapoli. “A few have remained in stress for the entire period and we’re watching closely to see if … has experienced substantial increases in fiscal stress for two years in a row, received a score of 98.3 percent, the highest score ever recorded for a school district. The scores are based on financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… journalists and other interested members of the public. We hope the tool continues to evolve and improve with use." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of employment income within the next four weeks according to new data from the Census Bureaus Household Pulse Survey
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… period of financial stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year, the Metropolitan Transportation … year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Those … years due to lower commercial real estate activity in New York City. As revenue growth is adjusted downward, the MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnXIX.1.C PCIP Changes to Federal Grants – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… will be updated to include the new Project/Activity IDs Funds distribution will be setup for newly created projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1c-pcip-changes-federal-grantsContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… 315.2 and 315.3 of regulations , which were effective on April 1, 2008, identify factors that could indicate an … physician, engineer, architect, accountant or auditor on or after April 1, 2008. The form must be signed by your … letter to our Pension Integrity Bureau. The letter must be on your letterhead and signed by either your CFO or CEO. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… progress,” DiNapoli said. “Given this uncertainty, it is imperative the MTA spends capital dollars efficiently to … its operating budget, requiring difficult choices such as service cuts or fare and toll increases beyond what is already planned. For example, filling a $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Johnstown City School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed … water outlets the District sampled for Cycle Two testing, 12 water outlets exceeded the lead action level. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15Tupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … and offenders. DCJS requires agencies to submit monthly reports, even if no incidents occurred. Hate crime data for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… Reigniting the Return April 2021 PDF Version Highlights In 2020, the … in tourism came to an end, and the number of visitors to New York City fell by 67 percent to 22.3 million (from 66.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… Accountant (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Ridgeway, in Orleans County. The Company is operated in accordance with its Bylaws which stipulate that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … during which it was authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Town of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s … The Board has not reduced excessive fund balance; adopted a comprehensive multiyear financial or capital plan, or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… County officials began working with the Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA) to update the County’s assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-384