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More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the Hudson Valley: There were 2,280 farms in the Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsOpinion 94-5
… and distribute a report relative to the fiscal affairs and official acts, programs and meetings of "boards, commissions, … of boards, commissions, departments or agencies as bodies is supported by the legislative history of chapter 161 of the … (Sponsor's Memorandum to L 1982, ch 161). Accordingly, it is our opinion that the report authorized by Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … fuel purchases if town officials had used the New York State Office of General Services contract to purchase diesel … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0XI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to create a funds reservation for anticipated fiscal year purchases when submitting the Purchase Authorization to … if eligible agencies are listed in the IFB. See XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts for additional information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… users. State Finance Law requires agencies use centralized contracts to purchase commodities and services that meet … utility. Information about the use of specific centralized contracts can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized contracts are provided by OGS in the contract award notices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsVillage of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 – October 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… our audit was to assess software management and website, web application and supporting server vulnerabilities for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… The District’s preliminary budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Calculate the payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5Saranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $31.7 million. Key Findings The … performed by the payroll clerk. The Superintendent, or in his absence the Business Administrator, should compare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… $48 million. Key Findings District officials used surplus funds to increase reserves and the debt service fund each … However, District officials did not use these restricted funds to pay for reserve and debt service related obligations … how each reserve would be funded or when the reserve funds would be used. Officials budgeted for and levied taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls … Central School District (District) is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County. The District is governed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… surcharges of $2,510. Key Findings The Justice failed to account for all moneys received and the Board did not provide … resulting in a $2,910 shortage in the Justice’s account. The Justice did not prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Justice was properly accounting for all Court moneys and to review the Court’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Lebanon is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part … through Medicare Advantage Plans. From a judgmental sample of 89 claims identified as high-risk, totaling $1,325,452, … also found improvements are needed to the Department of Health’s automated claims processing and payment system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today that examines post-COVID trends in the state’s aging … share of older people in New York’s prisons has grown over time,” DiNapoli said. “We need careful evaluation of policies related to sentencing, parole, compassionate release, geriatric and health costs, and reentry support for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… by pocketing parking permit fees; code enforcement fees; utility receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports and complete financial reports each month. Further, the value of these … Clerk- Treasurer’s duties and work with CPAs to improve financial records and reports. Ensure that financial records and reports are timely and accurate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Town of Avoca – Financial Management and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s financial management and evaluate the operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-avoca-financial-management-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-131