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Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not … of the $2,980,750 that was allocated in 2012 to 11 funds. Key Recommendations Continue to develop an allocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… and evaluating financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not … the Foundation investment account. Require a monthly cash flow statement to assess the amount of cash available to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with the law. The Board has not adopted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s … and commingled with the District’s other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for … not adopted a code of ethics. Key Recommendations Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… effective, we found the Authority’s management provided weekend trips for five retirees costing $4,962, which … of long and faithful service. However, the values of these weekend trips were more than nominal amounts and we believe beyond tokens of appreciation. Accordingly, the weekend trips could be considered as gifts of public funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… County Pomona Grange and one by the Chautauqua County Farm Bureau. General fund expenditures totaled $2.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either increased significantly or remained at a … not formally documented any of these plans or set aside funds in reserves for these purposes. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… Audits of special education providers across New York state have uncovered a disturbing pattern of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in … education providers misspent or misused, including cases of possible fraud that have been referred to law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the required documentation. Petty Cash (Advance Account Code 59001) The petty cash advance account can be used for … permitted. The amount of each change fund should remain constant and be withheld at the close of each day from the … on an imprest basis; i.e., the cash is replenished for the exact amount of the expenditures reported. Caution should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life. New York State Comptroller … said Assemblywoman Gunther. "ABLE accounts will help make independence affordable and attainable for those who need it … account is a much needed tool to help him towards that independence." "My wife and I opened up a NY ABLE account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (Statewide) Auditors assessed whether the officials at 21 school districts that had 26,099 enrolled students for … the board or prepare bank reconciliations. Valley Stream Central High School District – Capital Assets (Nassau County) … today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Executive Budget. The Executive Budget proposes $227 billion in All … and includes legislation to further increase the maximum annual deposits to 10% of State Operating Funds (SOF) … Executive Budget Review Debt Report Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… has since agreed to the proposal and committed to adding a woman to its board in 2022. As a result, the proposal filed … their boards. In situations where a company has just one woman on its board, the Fund has withheld support from all … nominating committee members at 673 public companies with only one woman on their boards. About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, … on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains … spending and to limit the use of temporary resources. "New York has made significant budgetary improvements since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingOpinion 94-22
Whether the charges imposed on behalf of a business improvement district may be turned over to and be controlled and directly expended by the district management association
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Monitoring of Select Programs
… for EISEP or CSE services, the client is placed on a wait list. AAAs report Unmet Need (based on wait list data) to NYSOFA as part of their annual on-site … Living Feasibility Study by NYSOFA identified long wait lists for services as an area of concern among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District , Hammondsport Central School District , Putnam Northern Westchester Board of … Educational Services , Raquette Lake Union Free School District and the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act; “Deficit Financing Act”) … 30 days before the date scheduled for the City Council’s vote on the adoption of the final budget or the last date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8City of Mechanicville – Procurement (2025M-60)
… officials procure goods and services in accordance with the City’s procurement policy, statutory requirements and … Period January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area One of the best methods for helping ensure that goods and services … officials procure goods and services in accordance with the Citys procurement policy statutory requirements and good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-procurement-2025m-60State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the supervisor did not retain documentation related to scrap metal sales or account for sales totaling $1,277. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits