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Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s cafeteria operations were … officials did not perform a per-meal cost analysis to determine if lunch pricing is adequate. Key Recommendation Perform a per-meal cost analysis to ensure that the District is raising enough revenues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … a seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $59.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… – Budget Review (Orange County) The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … appropriations, an allowance for uncollectible taxes and plans related to possible back pay expenditures due to … city continues to budget minimal amounts for contingencies and has not made an allowance for uncollectible taxes in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-13-18)
… deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/01/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-13-18Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Sullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… Determine whether District officials and personnel ensured that health insurance contributions from eligible retirees … Determine whether District officials and personnel ensured that health insurance contributions from eligible retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next year’s appropriations. Based on the District’s outstanding tax certiorari liability of approximately $1.8 million, the District has an unfunded liability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1938 in the Town of Westerlo, Albany County. The Company contracts … approximately $370,000. Key Findings There are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Refunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of excess member contributions . If there is a DRO on file, NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the … to the ex-spouse. As a rule, if the DRO is silent on the issue of a refund of contributions, the refund will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsOpinion 95-12
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties … savings banks. You ask whether a municipality and an industrial development agency (IDA) may deposit or invest … Whether a municipality and an industrial development agency IDA may deposit or invest their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal … guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments. New York State requires localities to … access to information and assistance for older adults on long term services and supports. In the City, this program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , Town of Liberty , Town of Ulster , City of White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority . “In … that were not supported with documentation. City of White Plains – Claims Auditing (Westch ester County) The … Franklin County Town of Liberty Town of Ulster City of White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … that the assessor granted but were included in the real property service software system with incorrect codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Finance Law § 163). (See OSC Approval Thresholds Summary for additional information.) OSC APPROVAL THRESHOLDS State … § 112(2)(a) defines the following OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State agencies and the Office … Contracts over $125,000 OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State University of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… disbursements totaling $248,900 that were not included on a Board-approved abstract, which is a list of all claims … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Village of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… funds, which provide a mechanism for legally saving money for future needs, and unrestricted fund balances … transparent with taxpayers and residents and levied more real property taxes than necessary to fund operations. The … the Board cannot ensure it is raising only the necessary real property taxes and is financing future water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… constitution generally prohibits the expenditure of town money for the benefit of private parties. Typically, a town … to spend funds to improve private property. Town of Eden – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Erie County) Auditors reviewed … and/or maintain exemption eligibility. Town of Elba – Real Property Tax Exemptions (Genesee County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-24
… in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member has an interest in a contract … use the pond. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law, (§§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law relative to … and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… elevated in 2021, at a rate almost twice that of people without a disability. Labor force participation for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … Background The preliminary budget developed by the City Manager for 2017 included two options for consideration by the City Council: one that proposed borrowing $1 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20