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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by claiming for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district … were submitted and reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 465 eligible services totaling $18,022. Had these … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … were unreliable. The court's bail amounts were understated for the current justices by approximately $60,000. Town of … long-term capital plans and reserves in place, the board increases the risk that money will not be available when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Suffolk County) The board made an inappropriate payment for medical expenditures totaling $21,000. The board also approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on district credit … documentation. In addition, the board approved payment for 58 fuel credit card transactions, consisting of 1,181 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… more than $1.5 billion, up nearly $204 million from August of last year. “New York’s local governments continue to see … 2020 when sales activity was recovering in certain parts of the state from the early effects of the pandemic. Still, August 2021 total collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April 2015 … authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra payments and the town paid $58,858 to the supervisor’s wife for services she provided during this period. The board also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Investments Inc. has been selected as the new plan manager for the New York State College Savings Program, and the … all payroll records with the new account information for employees who currently participate in the College … 1-877-NYSAVES or access the website at www.nysaves.org for forms and enrollment information. Agencies will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies the process for reporting hours of paid leave used by employees to obtain … on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2021. Affected Employees Employees utilizing paid leave … OSC by 10/22/2021. This leave is only permitted to be used for a maximum of 4 hours per injection, it is not appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaNew York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… of family farms. The New York State Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2027 includes $30 million for payments to farms of specialty crops, livestock, … report that State policymakers consider additional support for direct-to-customer and direct-to-institution marketing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025Medicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… their services through managed care. DOH is responsible for ensuring that managed care organizations (MCOs) maintain … quarterly using the Provider Network Data System (PNDS) for assessment of its adequacy. This information is used to … are compiled into a quarterly Statement of Agreement (SOA) for each MCO. Key Findings We found that DOH lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksWest Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… was to assess financial controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $678,270 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Finding We found that the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCharlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Charlotte Valley … Otsego and Schoharie Counties, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $8.9 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6Student Achievement Program
… "A good education and civic engagement set the stage for our youth to achieve great things." – Thomas P. DiNapoli … improve their school or community. The Submissions Form for 2026 Graduations and Moving-Up Ceremonies is now closed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… in additional spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare … recession risk, the city has not changed its assumptions for the receipt of federal funding to reflect the potential … prepared if stronger than projected results, particularly for revenues, do not materialize, and will have a larger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… would change public transit as we know it. It’s too late for federal help to assist the MTA this year, forcing it to … essential workers. The MTA has pushed back its expectation for ridership to return to close to pre-pandemic levels until … Ever higher fare and tolls, layoffs and more borrowing for operating purposes are all bad choices that the MTA will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… Department of Consumer Affairs (Department) is responsible for ensuring that consumers and businesses benefit from a … marketplace. The Department issues licenses and permits for certain businesses operating and collects associated fees. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesStamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… related expenditures, during the last three fiscal years. For example, the retirement contributions for employees reserve balance of $602,749 was sufficient to cover expenditures for five years. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… until 10 months later. Code enforcement did not account for all tickets issued or voided. These findings were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations The Justices should provide … The Board should ensure that code enforcement accounts for all tickets, and that it reconciles its records with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The … general fund budget totaled approximately $88,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has retained … us that approximately $189,000 of this fund balance was for a reserve fund established approximately 17 years ago. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Red Hook Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-105)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2014 through December 17, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $50.8 million. Key Findings … actual results or trends compare to the current budget for departmental budgets. As a result, the Board adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/red-hook-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-105