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Nutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… afford nutritious food. In January 2025 , nearly 3 million New Yorkers received $655.9 million of SNAP benefits for the … the Office of the State Comptroller, 11.3 percent of New York households suffered from food insecurity in 2020 to … 2025, 61 percent of SNAP recipients were in New York City (1.8 million) and received $423.9 million in benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… Andover (Allegany), Catskill (Greene), Pomona (Rockland), Valley Stream (Nassau), Walden (Orange) and Wurtsboro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againOpinion 96-18
… of express statutory authority ( McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Kupferman v Katz , 19 … moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-58, p 160; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … have not implemented appropriate policies and procedures to ensure IT assets and computerized data are properly … plan and has not provided adequate security training to employees. City of Batavia – Business Improvement District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library , City of Newburgh , Onondaga … money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Fund Balance (Suffolk … today announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library City of Newburgh Onondaga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… from the state Department of Financial Services, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The … state’s Paid Family Leave program has allowed New Yorkers to care for loved ones, whether it’s a parent bonding with a … their income,” DiNapoli said. “The state should continue to promote this successful program by ensuring employers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… adopting strong labor principles in private equity at the White House Workers’ Capital Event later today. “The Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services in an economical manner or in … board also did not provide adequate oversight and guidance to the town’s water and sewer clerk, increasing the risk of … it did not conduct a thorough audit of individual claims to determine whether they contained adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and … is inadequate and not sustainable. Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… fewer than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a five-year basis/term. … of the State Comptroller "Sample Request for Proposals (RFP) for External Auditor," - State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorSandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2015 … The Sandy Creek Central School District is located in the Towns of Sandy Creek, Boylston, Orwell, Redfield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… District is located in the Towns of Gorham, Hopewell and Seneca in Ontario County and the Towns of Benton, Italy, … Potter in Yates County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 1,250 students, is governed by an … use of reserve funds for a five-year period but this plan does not include information related to funding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Jericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … officials overestimated budgeted appropriations by 9 to 12 percent– ranging from $9.8 to $12.4 million – for three of the four years in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… Otego, Unadilla, Laurens, Oneonta, Butternuts, Sidney, and Franklin in Otsego and Delaware Counties. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84Horseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… result in the appropriation of fund balance and reserve funds that will not be used. Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance and use the excess funds in a manner that benefits District residents. Use money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… by sales tax, real property taxes, and State aid. Key Findings The Supervisor assigned his accounting duties to … public accountant to perform an audit of the records. Key Recommendations Audit the Supervisor’s records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Town of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… and there was a lack of monitoring of the System’s user transactions. Key Recommendations Periodically review … areas in the Court software, such as an inadequate audit trail and insufficient automated controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $53,282,835. Key Findings The Board does not have written policies, … two of the four banks that processed electronic transfers. Key Recommendations Establish comprehensive written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over reserve funds for the period … report of District reserves must be prepared and submitted to the Board for review that includes a summary statement of … a summary statement. As a result, the Board’s ability to monitor the projected use and need of reserve funds could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsVillage of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings This audit contains similar findings and recommendations to our 2012 audit of the Village. The same Clerk-Treasurer … because the Board did not develop policies and procedures to ensure the records were properly maintained. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101