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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… unassigned fund balance increased from $4.4 million in 2021-22 to $31.3 million in 2023-24 and unassigned fund … year’s appropriations increasing from 1.7% in 2021-22 to 9.2% in 2023-24, exceeding the 4% statuory limit. The 2024-25 … implementing the recommendations from an audit released in July 2021. The audit determined the board did not effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSouth Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
Determine whether the South Mountain Hickory Common School District (District) Trustee and District Treasurer (Treasurer) demonstrated effective financial management.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/south-mountain-hickory-2022-49.pdfWalton Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-118)
… in the Towns of Walton, Franklin, Hamden, Masonville, Sidney and Tompkins in Delaware County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/walton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-118DiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping … The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Estimated losses in New York from cyberattacks in 2022 totaled over $775 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… and procedures when approving and administrating the Green Acres Mall and Commons development projects and whether District 30 appropriately budgeted for the Green Acres payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) and the … by the Board of Education, which includes five members. Green Acres parcels paid $20.6 million in property taxes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyWest Canada Valley Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-96)
… over personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the District’s student information system (SIS) for the … The West Canada Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Fairfield, Herkimer, Manheim, Newport, Norway and Schuyler in Herkimer County and the Town of Deerfield in Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-access-student-informationEast Hampton Union Free School District – Financial Software User Access (2016M-340)
… outlining how user access rights should be established or modified, and permissions are not reviewed quarterly to … outlining how user access rights should be established or modified based on job duties and proper segregation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-financial-software-user-accessPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. Background The Port Chester-Rye Union Free Central School District is located in the Village of Port Chester and part of the Village of Rye Brook, … Port ChesterRye Union Free School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Bay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… 2014. Background The Bay Shore Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsCenter Moriches Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-155)
… events totaling $14,190 due to various discrepancies with game schedules. For example, time sheets were submitted with overlapping game times and for dates when there were no games scheduled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-155Chenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… effectively used District resources to ensure the safety of their students by performing proper criminal history … criminal history background checks on nine out of 157 employees tested. Key Recommendations Discontinue … confirming fingerprint clearances. Conduct periodic checks of employee files to ensure that they have gone through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers. Key Findings District officials did not: Use competitive methods to select … individuals and firms that provide professional services. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalWaterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District - Financial Management (2017M-243)
… WaterfordHalfmoon Union Free School District Financial Management 2017M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/waterford-halfmoon-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017mState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Plumbing & Heating Inc. to provide above ground hot water heating lines and water heaters at Altona Correctional Facility in Clinton … LLC for conversion of a traffic ramp to the Albany Skyway bike and pedestrian pathway in Albany County. $10.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… LLC for fuel oil in Ulster County. Office of General Services – Design & Construction $15.3 million with Marcy Excavation Services LLC for a Water Tower and Meter Building at Midstate … in Oneida County. $2.6 million with Elmer W. Davis Inc. for roof replacement at State Police Troop E …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchSaratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-2023-25.pdfDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessUnion-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
… prior approval and justification for overtime worked. In consultation with legal counsel, review the overtime policy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/union-endicott-central-school-district-noninstructional-overtime-2018mSaratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the adequacy of the Library’s internal controls over claims processing for the … June 30, 2014. Background The Saratoga Springs Public Library is a public school library located in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga … Saratoga Springs Public Library Claims Processing 2014M351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351