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Opinion 89-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- … Whether secondhand equipment of a private entity or a municipality of this State may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: Document … that contain further information on capital assets and planning: Capital Assets Multiyear Capital Planning Multiyear Financial Planning Reserve Funds Updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Java – Tax Collection Remittance (Wyoming County) The tax collector did not remit collections to the town supervisor … within the timeframes established by state law. The tax collector did not remit taxes totaling approximately $922,000 … the town supervisor at least weekly as required. The tax collector improperly followed the town supervisor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers . "In today's … and use of vacation and sick time. Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (Chautauqua County) The board did … of Town of Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively … the federal government, with $14 billion from three rounds of the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) … Jan. 31 New York’s school districts have spent roughly 40% of ESSER funds. “The classroom disruptions caused by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from … gaps are relatively small, but there is still a risk of an economic downturn. Also, the proposed executive state … an increase in the city’s revenue forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … New Yorkers can find out if they are owed some of the states $125 billion in unclaimed funds at events across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsOversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective … 4, 2009, determined that the districts are intervening in a timely and appropriate manner to protect the children who are at risk in the most serious types of child abuse cases. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/oversight-child-protective-services-outside-new-york-city-followBohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and employee … provides fire protection and other emergency services to approximately 10,000 residents, is governed by an elected … meeting each year, the Board appointed specific vendors to provide goods and services for the year, without obtaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158County of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s departmental … is located in central New York State and has a population of approximately 49,000. The County is governed by an elected … County of Cortland Departmental Operations 2013M157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157Vestal Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … fund balance has increased by $6.3 million (38 percent) to $22.6 million from 2013-14 through 2015-16 and unassigned … all reserve balances and transfer overfunded amounts to unassigned fund balance, where allowed by law, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/vestal-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-91Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… $600,000 has not been used since 2010-11 for related debt principal and interest payments, as statutorily required. Key … Use available debt reserve funds to pay debt service principal and interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Mahopac Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-302)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Background The Mahopac Central School … Findings The District was identified as being susceptible to fiscal stress due to a general fund operating deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/10/mahopac-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-302Friendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
Friendship Central School District Procurement 2016M175
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… July 1, 2012 through December 8, 2015. Background The Lancaster Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Elma in Erie County. The District, … Lancaster Central School District Financial Condition 2016M101 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Bradford Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-253)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Bath, Bradford, Urbana and Wayne in Steuben County and the Towns of Orange and Tyrone in Schuyler County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/bradford-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-253Village of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… through July 12, 2013 and to examine the management of the Village Hall building project and other selected financial … period March 1, 2011 through July 12, 2013. Background The Village of Washingtonville is located in the Town of Blooming … properly plan and provide oversight and management of the Village Hall building project. The second floor of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mEldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Eldred Central … in Orange and Sullivan Counties, has a tentative budget for fiscal year 2015-16 of approximately $16.6 million. Key Findings Except for the items noted, we found the significant revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3Village of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-26)
… through October 31, 2014. Background The Village of Round Lake is located in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County, and … Village of Round Lake Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition 2015M26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-round-lake-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-26