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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… budget balance are essential, I applaud the progress the Governor and the Legislature and our well-funded pension plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… through grants for a range of purposes, including health care, transportation, public assistance, education, … grants providing reimbursement for New Yorkers’ health care. Additional health funding includes an estimated $11.1 … 2024, and supports spending on public assistance, child care and other programs. Other large grants providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is the second year DiNapoli’s office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The second round of scoring designated 10 school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 27 in … a pattern of operating deficits and limited cash on hand. In addition, DiNapoli’s office found high-need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (Clinton County) … once auditors informed officials of this risk, the school business manager promptly filed accurate aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Chemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… Chemung County is located in the southern tier of New York State, has a population of approximately 88,000 and … in a timely manner. The administrative assistant collected all payments received by mail, had custody of all payments received by the principal clerks each day and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10Bridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices 2017M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the additional benefit. Once you’ve opted in, you may not opt out of this benefit while enrolled in a 25-year plan. Note: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hTully Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-359)
… and underestimated revenues by approximately $900,000 from 2012-13 through 2014-15. Three District general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/tully-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-359Sayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… The Sayville Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. The District, which is … unexpended surplus funds beyond the statutory limit in each of the five years, 2009-10 through 2013-14. The District overestimated expenditures in its adopted budgets, experienced large operating surpluses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularVillage of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and were not in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-166)
… real property taxes at a level higher than necessary to fund operations. Recalculated surplus fund balance … revenue was underestimated by $3.4 million from 2018-19 to 2021-22. At least $1.7 million was improperly encumbered … with our recommendations but indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-166Lynbrook Union Free School District – Special Programs (2016M-45)
… Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $79.4 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-special-programs-2016m-45Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)
… private information. Evaluate the setup of the web content filter, monitor internet usage and enforce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-informationGroton Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … that benefits taxpayers. Transfer excess reserve funds to unassigned fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other reserves established and maintained in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/01/09/groton-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-288Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… receipts process of the Department of Weights and Measures for the period of January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. … Department should conduct and a graduated fine schedule for violations. Establish written policies and procedures to … trail capabilities and review monthly audit trail reports for unusual activity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andCarthage Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-138)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … with approximately 3,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $55 … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for appropriations and unexpended surplus funds. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-138Town of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s fund balance management for the period … that year. The Board increased real property taxes to finance operations and its conservative budgeting practices nullified its plan to spend fund balance as intended. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Town of Scriba – Board Oversight (2017M-83)
… water district assessments were levied in accordance with local law requirements, and whether Town officials adequately … private and sensitive information for the period January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The Town of … the Town’s procurement policy and do not enter into any contract in which an officer or employee has a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-scriba-board-oversight-2017m-83Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… 1, 2014 through January 25, 2017. Background The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population … Town of Portland Water Operations 2017M45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Chatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… has about $747,000, enough to pay annual claims for 14 years. Workers’ compensation reserve has $1.4 million, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11