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DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… largely been curtailed, such as distributing large sums of money outside of the budget process, have once again appeared in this … on how that goal will be reached.” Based on the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) spending and receipt estimates included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingOpinion 88-65
… "Every mortgagee of real property improved by a one-to-six family residence located within the state which receives money from … is a mortgagee of real property improved by a one-to-six family residence located within this state." Thus, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Charter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
… Findings Appropriate proof of residency was not on file for 34 of the 60 students in our audit sample (57 percent). The School billed tuition totaling $12,600 for three students to the incorrect district of residence and … manner and develop and implement escalation procedures for when it is not. Address and resolve the incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/06/14/charter-school-applied-technologies-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019mDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal stress, … “moderate fiscal stress,” along with the towns of Massena (St. Lawrence) and Yates (Orleans) and the villages of … score declined in FYE 2024, dropping from 264 in 2023 to 240. However, that number is nearly double what it was 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Upstate Bus Services Needs Better On-Time Performance
… Only the Rochester region exceeded its target for on-time bus performance. Bus services in the Buffalo area and Capital … shortfalls. CDTA closed a $2.7 million budget deficit in 2025 through service cuts and reduced frequency on certain … lines (even as its ridership levels have recovered). In 2025, RGRTA warned that without additional state support or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-upstate-bus-services-needs-better-time-performanceCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or school district may authorize designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school district to pay for certain travel and conference expenses. This can … or school district may authorize designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as … State Education Department (SED) regulations, according to a new report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. … some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in population growth since 2010, … The North Shore is located just north of the Staten Island Expressway and serves as an important freight and … The area accounts for more than one third of the Staten Island population and its residents tend to be younger and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Key Findings … did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. As of March … districts of origin in a timely manner for all nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District. Maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Buffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… The District bills based on nonresident tuition (NRT) rates calculated by the New York State Department of … District’s actual costs are generally greater than NYSED rates. The District was not rebilling school districts of residence when NYSED released updated NRT rates. The District does not include assistive technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… 2015. Background The Trumansburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Enfield and Ulysses in Tompkins … the Town of Hector in Schuyler County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, … costs and benefits provided to employees. Because it is not possible or practical for the District to achieve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States … capacity, Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Canajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (Montgomery County) … high-credit risk fee in March 2019. East Greenbush Central School District – Leave Accruals (Rensselaer County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsHamilton Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-136)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July … through February 25, 2016. Background The Hamilton Central School District is located in the Village of Hamilton and the … Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/hamilton-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionProcurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… for energy purchases are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key … comparisons to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; … spent approximately $2.4 million (67 percent) more for electricity than a potential benchmark we identified for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… goods and services. Ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Key Findings School officials did not: Establish adequate policies and procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing … goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… 55,000 payments valued at more than $4.1 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office … Health Care). Department of Transportation - Peace Bridge, Buffalo $56.2 million with Union Concrete and Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Auditors noted similar deficiencies in a 2014 audit. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits