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Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.8 million and annually appropriated $500,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations during our audit period. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund balance totaled almost $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials: Effectively managed the District’s … Ensured that the District’s fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… services. Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were … the capital reserve balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply … in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board of Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net … took action when goals were not met. Key Findings The City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (CAIDA) did not incorporate goals into project agreements. Thirteen of the 15 projects met or exceeded their job creation and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… three fiscal years, ranging from 4.7 percentage points to 8.9 percentage points over the limit. The Board and … Review reserve fund balances and reduce them to reasonable levels, as appropriate, in accordance with … recommendations and indicated they have taken, or planned to take, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school … tax levy limit; and whether they plan to stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or … resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capOpinion 2008-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police … unused vacation leave for the next subordinate officer in a village police department results in an increased amount because the daily rate divisor and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Opinion 91-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (planning board review of shopping … Whether a town planning board member would have a conflict of interest if he were to participate in the boards review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Opinion 94-29
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … or an indigent spouse in appeals from Family Court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022; FAMILY COURT ACT, §1118: … advance. (b) The clerks of the appellate divisions of the supreme court and the clerk of the court of appeals are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse communities with … success, some challenges remain. The Jackson Heights area is living proof of the positive economic and cultural … our communities.” Immigrants represented 60 percent of the area’s population in 2017, much higher than the citywide (37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesMuseum or Military Abandoned Property
… Carrie & Salvatore Mormon N/A NYS Military Museum 61 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 03/02/12 2 One (1) World War I medal. Great War for … # (92) - 422 Biagio Gumina N/A NYS Military Museum 61 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 03/12/12 3 Bronze Star …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/museum-or-military-abandoned-propertyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… collective bargaining agreements, which may have resulted in the overpayments. Auditors also found that officials did not have adequate policies or written procedures in place to guide how separation payments should be … ensure district assets are appropriately safeguarded. South Orangetown Central School District – Audit Follow-Up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Privacy and Security of Student Data
… known as the New York City Department of Education, is the largest school district in the United States. NYCPS is considered one district for State Education Department … 1 (PII) for a variety of educational purposes. NYCPS is responsible for safeguarding student data and ensuring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/23/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… State, and what can be done to save lives. The full op-ed is below: Here’s what we know about our maternal health … every other high-income country. The death rate here is more than 2.5 times the rates of France and Canada and 3.5 … to be preventable. In short, the maternal health crisis is stark, alarming and in plain sight – but according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingDiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… than expected personal income tax collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … than expected personal income tax collections and cuts to federal programs combine for a triple threat of budgetary … for the coming fiscal year before any budgetary actions to address the gap. If tax receipts continue to fall below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bellmore Union Free School District , … BOCES , Olean City School District , Port Washington Union Free School District , Rensselaer City School District and … or email: [email protected] . Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (Nassau County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… data. DOH’s failure to act on this recommendation means it is likely still collecting, reporting and analyzing data that is inaccurate, inconsistent, and incomplete. DOH should … determine if publicly reported nursing home survey data is reliable. Status : Not implemented. Auditors tested data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are 130 NYSE member firms, down from more than 200 in 2007 before the … double the average in the rest of the nation ($238,200). NYSE member firms spent nearly 10% more on all forms of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… sponsors’ brands and reputations and negatively impacting company value. As shareholders we cannot sit idly by and let …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Vulnerable … of abuse and neglect according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilities