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Accounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 is boosted by a substantial influx of new resources, totaling an estimated $26.7 billion in SFY … from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest budget in state history at an estimated $212 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and … storage tank overflows, theft and underground leaks. You can save money by decreasing unaccounted-for system losses. … unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Files Suit Against Wynn Resorts' Board of Directors
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, he has filed a legal action against officers and directors of … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund he has filed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-files-suit-against-wynn-resorts-board-directorsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health … 260,000 improper payments (totaling about $26.8 million) for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. In a … and improper Medicaid payments continue to be paid for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… (County) officials develop and manage a comprehensive investment program? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Program A comprehensive investment program should serve four basic objectives – legality, safety, liquidity and yield. A comprehensive investment program is used to establish basic procedures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Town of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board), responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … and other administrative staff and is responsible for providing budget input and information for operational and capital needs to the Board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District Attorney McCaffrey, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsTown of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Clermont (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an … Did the Town of Clermont Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27Town of Morehouse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-33)
… as that reports are complete and accurate. Furthermore, in light of a town board’s responsibility to oversee the … for the general fund and highway fund appropriations in fiscal year 2024 and provided essential services to the … financial records and reports for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with New York State (NYS) Town Law (Town Law). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/05/01/town-morehouse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-33New York State Comptroller DiNapoli, CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost and NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Raise Alarm on Reports of Proposed SpaceX IPO Governance
… extreme governance structure within SpaceX’s confidential draft registration statement. While the registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calpers-ceo-marcie-frost-and-nyc-comptroller-mark-levine-raiseTown of Union – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-40)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Union (Town) Board (Board) provide for an annual audit of the Town’s financial records, and did … Did the Town of Union Town Board Board provide for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/06/12/town-union-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-40Scarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… oversight of the District’s financial operations. As a result, the Board could not ensure that it was positioned … when the Board does not ensure that AFRs are filed in a timely manner, it prevents the Board, taxpayers, the Office … the State Comptroller (OSC) and other interested parties from assessing the District’s financial standing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… banking division at JPMorgan. He graduated cum laude from Morehouse College and holds an MPA in Finance and Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … School District – Online Banking (Rensselaer County) The board did not adopt an online banking policy. Employees … School District – Financial Management (Suffolk County) The district’s general fund balance increased by $12.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Davenport – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-28)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Davenport (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and … Did the Town of Davenport Town Board Board conduct or provide for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/17/town-davenport-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-28Auburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) Board and … projects. The AIDA Board (Board) is responsible for the general management and control of AIDA, including … The Board and AIDA officials did not properly approve and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalVillage of Victory – Records and Reports (2025M-94)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Victory (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintain accurate, … Audit Period June 1, 2023 – February 28, 2025. We expanded the audit period back to May 31, 2019, and forward to … Did the Village of Victory Village ClerkTreasurer maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-victory-records-and-reports-2025m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Town of Canandaigua , Greece Public Library , Industrial Development … is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information … today announced his office completed audits of Town of Canandaigua Greece Public Library Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission , … and Sewer Authority , Chautauqua Utility District , City of Glen Cove , Town of Minerva , Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester . "In today's fiscal climate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0