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DiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released today by State … in both sales, at $93.6 million, and in the number of farms, at 402, according to the U.S. Department of … Vermont and Maine. As of 2015, 934 certified organic farms were operating across the state. New York rated fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget: “New York City’s proposed budget … anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to … to revenue collections projected before the end of FY 2026, a substantial increase from January’s projection. If a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… voucher number, but use the invoice number that was used in the original submission to OSC. Business Units should follow the bulkload process identified in Section 5 - Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of … on which option OSC used when denying the voucher in question, the Business Unit must reprocess it using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… renders an opinion on whether the financial statements are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles … Public Accountant (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district financial operations, pertinent statutes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… options (such as power windows and locks) and a smoother ride than their newer counterparts; therefore, they appeared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program … whether the Department properly oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection … Commissioner. Key Finding The Department has made progress in implementing the recommendations identified in our prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… report, John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General School Funds (Report 2009-N-11). Background Our … officials did not exercise due diligence and care over General School Fund (GSF) accounts. We could not fully … New York City Department of Education: Management of General School Funds (2013-F-33) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s … necessary, work with OSC Bureau of Contracts to establish a formal contract for these items in a reasonable time frame. Ensure Finger Lakes DDSO pays a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… and separate from the Town of Colesville and is located in Broome County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … financial recording and reporting were followed. In addition, the Treasurer does not reconcile the bank … these claims. However, the Board does not see check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
YorkshirePioneer Central School District Financial Management 2015M352
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… and the Towns of Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex and Potter in Yates County. The District, which operates four …
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)
… Free School District is located in the Towns of Oyster Bay and North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District operates five schools with approximately 3,000 students and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … were approximately $121 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials overestimated budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… Key Findings The acceptable use policy does not address computer users who do not use the District’s computers for instructional purposes or the inappropriate use of IT equipment. The email policy allows for the use of personal … what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate use of IT equipment, the Board’s expectations concerning personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-146)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … Background The Falconer Central School District is located in the Towns of Carroll, Ellicott, Ellington, Gerry and … fund balance to help finance operations that generally was not used. Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the legal limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-146Vestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… July 1, 2012 through October 17, 2013. Background The Vestal Central School District is located in the Towns of Vestal and Binghamton in Broome County and in the Town of … Vestal Central School District Financial Condition 2014M08 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
Town of Stratford Supervisors Records 2013M11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
Elwood Union Free School District Electronic Transfers 2014M133
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… 7, 2013. Background The Town of Genesee Falls is located in Wyoming County and serves approximately 440 residents. The … The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent years because of revenue shortfalls, and the Board … the highway fund experienced unplanned operating deficits in 2011 and 2012 of $49,263 and $71,979, respectively. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… Background The Andover Central School District is located in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The District is governed by … limited. Currently the District has more than $1 million in a debt service reserve that District officials could not … with any outstanding debt, and more than $1.1 million in general fund reserves that exceeded reasonable needs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… duties including handling of cash receipts. Town officials failed to provide sufficient evidence that annual audits of … Periodically review and reconcile DMV’s pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208