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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… that it faces beginning in City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2027. For years, my office has identified budget risks associated … to the city’s stated budget gaps. I commend the mayor for taking the much needed step of publicly recognizing those … the full scope of these expenses in its Preliminary Budget for CFY 2027 next month. “As the federal and state budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Preliminary Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today on New York City’s preliminary budget. In December, DiNapoli … were understated. “Given federal funding uncertainty, New York City must plan defensively and be clear about the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetContract Advisory No. 12
… Subject: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) recently completed development of a … submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system (Gateway). The e-Documents system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsCity of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. Background … The Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $15.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… was to determine whether City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) financial operations for the period April 1, 2015 through September 14, 2017. … in which a charge is imposed upon benefited properties for improvements, operation and maintenance costs and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (2015M-92)
… the District’s IT assets were adequately safeguarded for the period July 1, 2013 through November 5, 2014. … of approximately 1,400 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $51.9 … plan, a disaster recovery plan, policies and procedures for the disposal of computer equipment or a policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/onteora-central-school-district-information-technology-2015m-92Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $25 million. … officials have been using reserve funds as repositories for excessive fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mGlens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2015. … 180 students. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $4.3 million. … that funded recurring expenditures with recurring revenues for the general fund for 2012-13, 2013-14 or 2014-15. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… examine internal controls over the District’s water fees for the period January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. … composed of five Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $173,089. Key Findings The water clerk … without supervisory review. The interest amount charged for late balances has not been approved by the Boards and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management activities for the … and expenditures. Appropriated fund balance was not used to finance operations as planned. The Town accumulated … appropriating fund balance that is not needed and not used to fund operations. Reduce the amount of unrestricted general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background … of Trustees which comprises a Mayor and four Trustees. For the 2012-13 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations total … $2.4 million in the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer funds combined. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45East Hampton Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2017M-33)
… Board's oversight of the Authority's financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … to create and perpetuate affordable housing opportunities for qualified individuals, manages 93 housing units located … 40 housing units will be built. Operating expenditures for the Authority's affordable housing program totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/03/24/east-hampton-housing-authority-board-oversight-2017m-33Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges and includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Town of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The … also did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for collections and complete monthly bank reconciliations and … includes the Town Supervisor. The Board is responsible for general oversight of the Town’s operations and finances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-fTown of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, and money could be lost or misappropriated. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk did not record and issue receipts for collections totaling $18,289 received for 273 of 805 fees (34 percent). The Clerk also did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-019)
… adequate oversight of District financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled $137,792. Key Findings We found errors in … not submitted the required annual financial reports to OSC for the 2011 through 2013 fiscal years. The District did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/17/town-champion-great-bend-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialClinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through December 19, 2013. … Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation that provides fire protection services … members and the Executive Committee is responsible for oversight and financial management. From January 1, 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, … enjoyment and personal gain. This guilty plea exemplifies that public servants who take advantage of their position … attempted to make a deposit and was informed by the bank that the department account had been closed due to a negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Jefferson and Lewis counties pay tuition to Arc-JSLC using reimbursement rates set by SED. The State, in turn, … to the costs reported on Arc-JSLC’s CFRs and tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind Arc-JSLC officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/arc-jefferson-st-lawrence-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Health Information Management Department at Stony Brook University Hospital complied with applicable requirements … rights, and hiring and promotion practices. The Hospital’s Health Information Management Department (Department) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practices