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Opinion 91-44
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Compensation (health insurance) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (health insurance for fire commissioners) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover fire … commissioners of a fire district may be provided health insurance through the State health insurance plan at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Attorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… today announced the jury verdict of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing … a public official to engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of fraud. Understand the Risks Your governing board should … tax on hotel occupancy and should provide an exemption certificate, known as Form ST-129, at registration. This form … Original receipts for all actual and necessary expenses A certificate of attendance or completion if travel was for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesNewburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… in cash flow. School districts may also establish reserves to restrict a reasonable portion of fund balance for … year-end transfers, $50.6 million went to the District’s reserves. In some circumstances, the year-end reserve … promote transparency, anticipated funds to be placed in reserves should be included in the annual budget. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not to be confused with centralized contracts for commodities and services procured by the New … and other authorized users (see Section 8.A - Centralized Contracts of this Chapter for information regarding OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… As a result, it did not perform 47 interim inspections for priority conditions open more than one year. The authority also did not inspect a highway bridge with an immediate safety concern for 332 days while it awaited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-31) Step Up, a New York City-based not-for-profit … requirements. Department of Health – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations … monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for the prenatal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Syosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… paid and benefits provided to employees. Except for minor deficiencies discussed with District officials, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District - Monthly Records and Reports (2018M-82)
… Manager should ensure detailed budget to actual reports for revenue and expenditures are provided to the Board each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/berne-knox-westerlo-central-school-district-monthly-records-and-reportsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… certified students as eligible for state financial aid awards. New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 90-61
… in the same manner as the cost of establishment, that is, on an ad valorem basis. There is no authority in the Town Law, however, to assess the cost … under certain circumstances). Also, we note that there is no authority in the Town Law to establish a system of user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… Objective Did the Montrose Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period … to ensure sales taxes are not paid going forward. 42 out of 60 credit card claims (70 percent) totaling $5,117 … $484 made through an online payment system and at a local coffee chain. Although officials claimed that the purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Pittsford Central School District and the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts . … has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately … Central School District Pittsford Central School District and the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Bradford Central School District , Corning City School District , East Moriches Union Free … year or a total of $350,000 over the last three years. Corning City School District – Procurement (Chemung County) … completed audits of the Bradford Central School District Corning City School District East Moriches Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Midway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… Because it is the Board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best … were not always adequately supported; included sales tax, unnecessary charges including potentially inappropriate … gift card purchases totaling $2,000 were made. Sales tax totaling $762 was paid, even though the District was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0DiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The … used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover … announced the arrest of Tammy Miele former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads for allegedly stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsSUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… Services (OGS) Citibank and Maritime Citibank-VISA PCard Guidelines and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual guidelines. Background Certain Maritime employees are responsible for making PCard transactions. The card is used to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesStatement From New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on New York City's Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget
… “The plan includes an increase in the city’s property tax rate and lays bare the considerable obstacles it faces to … The city made an upward revision of $8.6 billion to tax revenue in FY 2027, over 10% higher than in November, fueled by stronger personal income tax revenues and a more than 9% increase in the property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2027-preliminary-budgetMidway Fire Department – Disbursements (2026M-11)
Did the Midway Fire Department Department Board of Directors Board ensure disbursements had adequate supporting documentation were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/05/15/midway-fire-department-disbursements-2026m-11