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Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… of $89,500 for increased water costs and major flood damage. Because the Village has a very small tax base, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2Cortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… fiscal oversight over District financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. Background The … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $45.1 million. Key Findings … failed to ensure that Business Office staff were billing for various reimbursements due to the District. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsTown of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… necessary to ensure sufficient revenues are generated to cover expenditures. Develop reasonable revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityTravel Advisory No. 3
… The key updates are as follows: Effective 2/22/2024 Travel Status When an employee is on assignment at a work location … Loss Damage Waiver Insurance (LDW) and up to $1M Extended Liability Insurance Coverage. In the event of an accident, to be eligible for an insurance claim, the employee renting the car must report the accident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (Saratoga County) District officials properly accounted for employee … 9.2 percent and 13.5 percent, which is in excess of the legal 4 percent limit. Lake Pleasant Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … deficits of $257,000 and $155,000. Village officials plan to raise water and sewer rates to make up the difference. The village’s tentative budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… of the council’s spending priorities. The city still faces many risks and setting aside funds now is wise and should … and stubbornly high inflation. “The city should consider how it funds reserves on an ongoing basis, so it continues to … budget and the accompanying financial plan in the coming weeks.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementTitle IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs. Funds are allocated to … New York State and pass through to the City, and are used for ongoing foster care expenses (like food, clothing and … administration and training. Funding is specifically for children who have been removed from the home of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government … contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11). Background Our initial audit report, … made improper payments totaling $94,460 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Based on information obtained from the prescribers … Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11) United HealthCare Insurance Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… CostSaving Ideas Managing Workers Compensation Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the Counties of Cortland , Erie , Montgomery , Otsego , … and Wayne . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties using public resources for the … Interlock Program were adequately monitoring the program to help ensure the safety of the public, for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… disburse, record and report a fire department’s funds to ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to mismanagement, fraud, a damaged reputation and jeopardize … (Board) lacked reliable information that was needed to manage the Department’s financial activities or determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not have specific criteria to document how they arrived at their decisions when approving or denying … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… districts of Watervliet (Albany), Poughkeepsie (Dutchess), Jamestown (Chautauqua) and Corinth (Saratoga) all experienced … fiscal stress scores, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For a copy of the fiscal stress report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/pdf/fouryearschools.pdf For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… the slower debt growth over the last ten years is that school districts have borrowed less. “Borrowing helps local … School District in Otsego County had the highest debt per student at $57,410. Counties accounted for $13.4 billion … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … segregate these duties. Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (Saratoga County) The board … Facility Town of Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits