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Improving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdf2017-2018 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
This annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/annual-report-17-18.pdf2018-2019 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
This annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/annual-report-18-19.pdf2019-2020 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
This annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/annual-report-19-20.pdfA Summary of Audits Identifying Out-of-Network Providers Engaged in Routine Waiving (2016-D-1)
The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest publ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16d1.pdfTown of Alfred – Incompatible Duties (2021M-99)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alfred (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) properly appointed … Clerk (Clerk) as bookkeeper which is an incompatibility of office and duties. As a result, checks and balances over the powers and duties of these positions was not maintained. The Supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-alfred-incompatible-duties-2021m-99Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… and reviewed. Ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes, audit claims paid in advance of audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… each audit segment’s preliminary findings and conclusions. Exit Conference: Audit team members will schedule an exit conference with appropriate local government management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) ensures that the costs reported by providers … governed by the Aid to Localities Spending Plan Allocation Guidelines (Guidelines), which allow for fiscal policy … funding allocations to providers like ILI. Therefore, the impact of incorrect or overstated costs on providers’ funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… DiNapoli said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer … including public accounting, corporate accounting, and small business operations. She is a graduate of Mount Saint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue opportunities over a … and actions to prevent overpayments or recover costs. “Medicaid is a vitally important program, insuring nearly 6.4 … otherwise be unaffordable,” DiNapoli said. “But New York’s Medicaid program costs billions of dollars annually and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… of dollars annually," said DiNapoli. "Across New York, my audits have revealed infrastructure problems, poor budget … are straining municipal finances and increasing costs for taxpayers. If these problems aren't addressed, the issues … Energy and Commerce Committee recently advanced a bill that would reauthorize the Drinking Water State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced his office will audit the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectValhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… the Towns of Greenburgh, Mount Pleasant and North Castle in Westchester County. The District, which operates four … four consecutive fiscal years and underestimated revenues in two of the four fiscal years, creating cumulative … for their established purposes since being established in 2011. Key Recommendations Develop realistic budgets based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333Town of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2014. Background The Town is governed by an elected … review was to assess the Towns progress as of October 2019 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-carroll-audit-follow-2013m-221-fTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-182-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District’s … as 1,257 days late. The audit included two recommendations to help the Board improve its oversight of the District’s … The purpose of our review was to assess the Ticonderoga Joint TownVillage Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-182-fPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, … 2 https://www.ada.gov/resources/title-ii-primer/ 3 … walking or climbing stairs According to the ADA Update A Primer for State and Local Governments by the year 2030 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1XII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… at the Department of Taxation and Finance’s Division of Treasury rather than having the payment made directly to a vendor. To make a check available at the Division of Treasury, the Business Unit must do the following: Place a … to make the check available for pick up at the Division of Treasury located at 110 State Street in Albany. The Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codeDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… damaged ceilings and walls, water leaks, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Auditors identified over … Their full response is included in the final report, which can be found at: … To read a report detailing DiNapoli's previous audits of the supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… volunteer firefighters are required each year by law to have an audit conducted by an external auditor. A local … awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in … Am I Required to Have an Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-audit