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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… fund balance (excluding appropriated fund balance) were one of the lowest in the state with only 2.7 percent of gross … Create a long-term financial plan; and Update the county's capital plan and take steps to bring long-term assets and … spending, the state's 140,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressOpinion 89-2
… to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may … competitive bidding requirements. You ask whether General Municipal Law, §103(8), which exempts "municipal … bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Bedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… Individual Education Plans (IEPs) 1 for students enrolled in special education programs. The District’s 2023-24 special … action. Appendix D includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. We conducted this audit … of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the Fund’s long-term value through sustainable investments … greenhouse gas GHG emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Funds Fund longterm investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government … $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for Medicaid and other safety net grants. Billions of federal … New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backOpinion 92-41
… the fire district in question is located on a narrow island in a town. You state that in the district "[t]here are … not be liable for losses incurred by reason of delayed response time due to road obstructions (see Timmons v Harvey … any "public roads, walks, places and avenues" on any island in the town, even though such roads, walks, places and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … 18,000 payments valued at more than $35.2 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… was accurate with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information … recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees in a timely manner. However, the justice did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… mode; Mold growing in residents’ rooms at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs … does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and motel rooms used by counties on an as needed basis. During 2014, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureIthaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Facility officials achieved … energy cost savings through the production and use of biogas for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… 31, 2013. Background The Huntington Manor Fire District is located in the Town of Huntington is Suffolk County. The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Ellenville Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-330)
… condition for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015. Background The Ellenville Central School District is … Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $48.6 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/ellenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-330State Police Bulletin No. SP-221
… in Bargaining Units 07, 17, and 18, represented by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, … in Bargaining Unit 62, represented by the New York State Police Investigators Association are affected. Effective … 4, 2021 (Administration). Background At the request of the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-221-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is … Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Financial Operations 2013M321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fulfill his fiscal responsibilities because he failed to provide oversight of the bookkeeper, who performs all … collects, records and deposits receipts and makes online transfers without oversight, including inappropriately making transfers directly from the bank accounts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, determined that, for the period June 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2012, Medicaid … actions are still needed. Workers' Compensation Board (WCB): Internal Control System Components (2015-S-46) The WCB has recently made significant improvements to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the risk assessment; tests and evaluates one or more areas of the district’s operations periodically; and prepares … report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an internal auditor unless your district has: … that you’re exempt from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorAloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
Aloma D Johnson Charter School Leave Accruals 2017M218
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Westmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… of our audit was to determine whether the District applied for all State transportation aid to which it was entitled for the purchase of new buses for the period January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220