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South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… dated April 24, 2013 has not been updated or reviewed. It does not reflect current online banking practices and it … to an internal auditor. However, the District does not have an internal auditor and these responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… was to review the Town’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2012. … and four Council members. The Town’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were approximately $3.7 million and were funded … State aid, water and sewer rents, and real property taxes for fire protection. Key Findings The Supervisor does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … contracts totaling $1.9 million without soliciting competition or documenting a justifiable reason for not soliciting competition and has paid three vendors $770,000 for various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… year, more than 70,000 individuals nationally and nearly 4,000 New Yorkers lost their lives to a drug overdose. Since … December 2021, and are subject to change. Note: Rates are age-adjusted per 100,000 population. According to the CDC, age-adjusted rates ensure that differences in deaths from one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the … a disconnect between the state’s eight-page AI Policy and how agencies understand AI and their responsibilities. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the … Education Department (Education Department) Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and the DOE Chancellor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… 31, 2014. Background The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are … all claims prior to payment or that a semi-annual audit is conducted. We reviewed disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 761
… who claim to be exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding. Affected Employees Employees claiming to be exempt from Federal and/or State tax withholding Background Internal Revenue Service regulations … employee is identified as claiming tax-exempt from Federal withholding and does not provide a new Form W-4 by February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/761-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementWayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… and procedures. Appoint an independent claims auditor or have the Board audit claims. Adopt a more comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The Library, which serves approximately … The Board has not governed and operated the Library in accordance with its charter, its bylaws and the City code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through November 14, 2016. … Thurston Fire Company provides fire protection services for the Town of Thurston in Steuben County. The Company is … a Board composed of seven elected members is responsible for the Company's overall financial management. For 2015, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 1,390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… One employee had almost complete control of the cash receipt function, without adequate oversight. In addition, … valid district expenditures. Massapequa Water District – Life Insurance Policies (Nassau County) The district currently holds seven individual life insurance policies with face values totaling $400,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission (Assistance Listing Number 84.027). It details programs and responsibilities related to the identification of special education students, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… fire) purposes. Rates per $1000 of both assessed value and full value are presented, and aggregate rates are provided to … convey the full tax burden within each municipality. Full value tax rates enable the user to compare tax rates across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… in Madison County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, also … are audited, with the exception of those that are allowed by law to be paid in advance. … Smithfield Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … totaling $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19