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Commack Public Library District – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-132)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District operations for the period July 1, 2013 … as required by GML. The Board did not solicit quotes to obtain goods and services that are not required to be competitively bid, in accordance with GML. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/commack-public-library-district-selected-financial-operations-2015m-132Town of Columbus – Budget Development Practices (2012M-225)
… August 1, 2012. Background The Town of Columbus is located in Chenango County. An elected five-member Town Board, … While the Board continued to under-budget revenues in fiscal year 2012, its adopted budget for 2013 is more … account. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to reduce the amount of unrestricted, unappropriated surplus funds in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-columbus-budget-development-practices-2012m-225Village of Atlantic Beach - Cash Disbursement (2018M-253)
… audit period showed that these claims generally appeared to be valid expenditures. Village officials were unable to provide documentation to show that they obtained the required number of bids, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-cash-disbursement-2018m-253New Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations and whether they and officials complied with Law when using a line of credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawUtica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… We reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments (9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175DiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… software testing and security processes were exposed after it caused one of the largest cyber-disasters in history …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax … In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be reduced once … P. DiNapoli announced today. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people are separated from … unused gift cards. “We’re returning more than $2 million a day to New Yorkers, and my office is working to make it … . Upcoming Events in New York State: Date Day/Time Event Location County Lower Hudson Valley June 4, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backOpinion 89-13
… equipment from private entity) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A municipality may purchase surplus or second-hand … to the exception contained in General Municipal Law, §103(6). However, this exception does not apply to purchases … bidding requirements of General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) provides that, except as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… estimated revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations were overestimated … professional services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 53 professional service providers that were paid more than $10,000, or a total of $5.5 million between July 1, 2023 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to … the proposed executive state budget could increase costs for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Electronic Transfers (Westchester County) The board does not have written policies, procedures or resolutions to govern … condition. The board has used excess reserve funds to pay off debt and the district has entered into inter-municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of 2011 to $64,138 at the end of 2014 and has continued this positive trend in the 2015 budget. Orange Lake Fire … and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Cooperative Educational Services , Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District and the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central … collective bargaining agreement. Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) The … Board of Coop Educ Serv PatchogueMedford Union Free School District and the RavenaCoeymansSelkirk CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Vendor Responsibility Documentation
… or more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an estimated amount of $100,000 or greater ✔ ✔ 3. Real estate (purchase, sale or lease) except for an eminent domain or real property sale … NYS collective bargaining agreement implementation only Lease escalation and holdover Minibid against backdrop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… because expenditures exceeded revenues and the town’s fund balance was depleted. In addition, the town board did not … from knowing the amount of cash on hand and that the bank balance reconciles to the cash balance. Also, the treasurer … policies addressing ethics, procurement, travel and credit card use and the treasurer provides the board with monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… our dependence on non-recurring resources.” Total All Funds receipts through Oct. 31 increased 5 percent, or … income tax (PIT) collections in April. Spending from All Funds through the first seven months of the fiscal year … The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the … planned sales of $4.27 billion include $2.97 billion of new money and $1.30 billion of refundings or reofferings as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … based on nonresident tuition rates calculated by the New York State Department of Education, but the district’s … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0