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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… economic disruptions caused by the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “The state’s fiscal position is currently strong, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or consider other legally permissible investment options. In addition, officials did not create a comprehensive … funds (monthly average of $112 million) in a money market account, earning $1.8 million, at a banking … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 178 water outlets not sampled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… in recent years, rising to $24.3 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, an increase of nearly $7 billion from FY 2019, representing an outsized share (41%) of total … services represented nearly 22% of operating spending in FY 2023, compared to 16% in FY 2010. Some of the growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges. 9 … included on the next abstract as prepaid amounts. Public utility services generally include electric, gas, water, … request in the same manner as other claims. 9 County Law section 369(5), Education Law sections 1724(3) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… bills signed into law by Governor Hochul today are common sense measures that will help keep our communities safer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlFabius-Pompey Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-83)
… District (District) claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and … million and found that they were adequately documented and for appropriate purposes. However, the District needs to … Only pay claims that have been approved and certified for payment by the claims auditor. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-83Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… Objective Determine whether the Wynantskill Union Free School District (District) sought competition when purchasing goods and services that fell below the statutory bidding thresholds. … support competition was sought when purchasing goods and services that fell below the statutory bidding thresholds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Irvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… of without Board authorization. The assets included kitchen appliances, exercise equipment and a floor cleaning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… paid $360,896 for information technology (IT) services in 2020-21 without documenting the specific services the IT vendor was contracted to provide. In addition, sensitive network access control weaknesses were … access policy. Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner, and regularly review user accounts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… written IT contingency plan or store back-up data off site. Key Recommendations Develop and communicate … written IT contingency plan and store back-ups off site. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andPleasantville Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-136)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Pleasantville Union Free School District (District) Board of Education … Determine whether the Pleasantville Union Free School District District Board of Education Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-136Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors totaling $1.3 million were not adequately supported or reviewed prior to payment. Key Recommendations Solicit separate bids for all … ensure they are adequately detailed. Ensure payments to vendors are for services provided. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andPearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District (District) officials properly monitored … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District District officials properly monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-103)
… the Attica Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … manage fund balance and reserves . Officials’ practices of appropriating fund balance and reserves that are not … budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $2 . 7 million (10 percent). Maintained four reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-103Potsdam Central School District – Network User Account Controls and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-104)
… and view personal, private and sensitive information on the network and did not have sufficient documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/potsdam-central-school-district-network-user-account-controls-andScarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Scarsdale Union Free School District (District) officials … been reduced by at least $167,000. As a result, officials are paying more for overtime than necessary. Officials: Overpaid 20 employees a total of $11,961 for overtime. Paid 20 employees overtime totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Northport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
Determine if extraclassroom activity ECA funds were properly collected recorded remitted deposited disbursed and reconciled
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroomOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Oswego City School District (District) officials calculated … Determine whether Oswego City School District District officials calculated separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Marion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Fillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
… officials also could have saved approximately $2,200 on travel and sales tax expenses had officials requested and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/fillmore-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-2023m