Search
Opinion 95-5
… derived or received by the municipality shall be expended only upon authorization of the board and only for payment of system costs as permitted by this … added]. Thus, surplus surcharge funds may be used only for the payment of "system costs". 1 These costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether Otsego County (County) officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … January 1, 2023 through July 31, 2025. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Valley Central School District , East Moriches Union Free School District , Eden Central School District and the … in the proposed budget are reasonable. East Moriches Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) … Valley Central School District East Moriches Union Free School District Eden Central School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and … the past three fiscal years. Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Financial Condition (Westchester … School District and the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… that cash was deposited into McDougall’s personal bank account on several days the cash was not deposited into the county clerk’s bank account. Investigators determined over $200,000 of recorded cash receipts were not deposited into the clerk’s account. The investigation is ongoing as DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bellmore Union Free School District , Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida … BOCES , Olean City School District , Port Washington Union Free School District , Rensselaer City School District and the … announced completed audits of the Bellmore Union Free School District JeffersonLewisHamiltonHerkimerOneida BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… individual grants is designed to conform to the provisions of the related grant agreement, the Federal Single Audit Act, … The Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) suite is a set of modules that includes; Customer Contracts (CA), Project … individual grants is designed to conform to the provisions of the related grant agreement the Federal Single Audit Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… systems developed and provided by the federal government. In some cases, draws are not performed daily, but instead are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Objective To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers … responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the … you, register the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities. It is disappointing that this system is underutilized by … for people with disabilities, DiNapoli’s audit found it is badly underutilized. Just one of seven state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system … were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period from April 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… computer system processes claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the 6-month period ended March 31, … Medicaid payments, as follows: $11.5 million was paid for managed care premiums on behalf of Medicaid recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022Smithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable. Key Findings We found that … the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key Recommendations Consider amending their … (GSA) per diem lodging and meal rates. Ensure costs for travel-related expenses are within established adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedDiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… totaled $1.5 billion, up $464 million from April of last year. “The strong collections in April show that the … to be vigilant when it comes to their finances.” Much of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes over … the extremely weak collections experienced by every region of the state in April 2020, when many businesses were closed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured it had an adequate … did not ensure: The service contract with the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation (Company) was adequate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211DiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not receive needed federal assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, according to a report … average annual growth rate from the 2010 to 2019 period of recovery following the Great Recession and before the … policy changes at the federal level to affect every level of government funding, as well as the continued impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited … generated more than $32 million since 2006-07. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits