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Opinion 99-10
… contracts) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Expected Useful Life" (for purpose of the maximum term of energy performance … Usefulness (as distinguished from "expected useful life") ENERGY LAW, §9-103; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §11.00(a): The "expected useful life" of energy facilities or equipment subject to an energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… the Governor’s 30-day amendments and the amended Financial Plan, found federal aid, better than expected tax receipts, … and $676 million in SFY 2021-22. DOB plans to use this to prepay debt service payments for budget gap relief in … is not yet recognized in the Executive Budget Financial Plan. Another $2.5 billion from the federal Coronavirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to incur $11,430 in borrowing costs. Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Overtime (Yates County) Because village … of 39 water outlets reviewed that exceeded the lead action level to prevent students or staff from drinking from these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… don't closely monitor Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) notifications of driver incidents, which include … expired licenses. Of 282 employees reviewed, 50 had their license suspended at least once between April 1, 2015 and … so that fines are paid on time and recouped. Monitor DMV reports to ensure drivers' licenses are valid. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… record fuel deliveries and usage, review fuel records in a timely manner or perform periodic reconciliations. As a … Reports (Tompkins County) Although transactions recorded in the accounting records and reports auditors reviewed were … complete and timely accounting records and reports. In addition, the city controller’s office did not prepare or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education … required. The audit initially examined the $16.4 million in reimbursable costs the school reported to SED for the … years. The audit recommended SED disallow $2,585,454 in expenses the school reported to the state for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Therefore, potential large increases to real property tax levies may occur when assets are needed in the future. As … center expenditures enabled the board to lower the town’s tax levy in the preliminary budget. However, without a source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not … Milestone provided services to about 110 students from Brooklyn and neighboring boroughs. The New York City … special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800000 in costs that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerMoravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2Germantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andYork Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… District, properly approved, mathematically correct, or in compliance with the District’s purchasing policies. 14 … payments could be made and not be detected or corrected. In addition, the Board did not appropriately appoint the … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Harpursville Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-11)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/harpursville-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-11Lawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… million transfer to the capital projects fund, as reported in the District’s annual financial report submitted to the … Appendix C includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. We conducted this audit … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… saved approximately $4,800 in travel expenses and sales tax. Additionally, the third-party purchase card vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… who resigned on May 31, 2022, had prohibited interests in district contracts pursuant to New York State General … the district while he was a board member that resulted in payments totaling $724,869 from Aug. 5, 2017 through Dec. 19, 2022. In addition, the former superintendent’s outside employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits