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Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Hunter- Tannersville Central School … Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125), released in November 2022. The audit determined that District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fExploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… Trustees (Board) member’s stamp, and modify or delete data in the financial software, which increased the risk that an … The School’s former Operations Manager was arrested in December 2024 for the alleged theft of $1,100 in gift cards. On July 2, 2025, the former Operations Manager …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollWoodbourne Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-98-F)
… Fire District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Woodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98), released in December 2023. The audit determined that the Board of Fire … Fire Districts District progress as of November 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/woodbourne-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-98-fPlainville Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-31-F)
… Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Plainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91), released in October 2021. The audit determined that the Board of Fire … Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/03/plainville-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-31-fTown of Plattekill – Information Technology (2025M-132)
… the risks of attack by preparing personnel to respond in a practiced and cohesive way. These measures are essential … lose important data and suffer a serious interruption in operations. Weaknesses in policies, oversight and other internal controls increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/04/10/town-plattekill-information-technology-2025m-132Steuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… Clerk’s office? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – July 31, 2025. We expanded the scope of the audit to look at all … protect sensitive information, prevent fraud, comply with legal requirements and maintain public trust. Limiting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… to compete. The District purchased approximately $592,000 in goods and services during the audit period. Audit Summary The Board and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and … officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings, but indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Hillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… by the Chairman, but instead by the Treasurer herself. In addition, periodic comparisons were not made between … and the State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… on its IT systems (including its IT assets and network) for Internet access and email, and to maintain various … as financial and personnel records, and evidence files for the police department, that may contain personal, … prohibits employees from using Town-owned computers for personal use. However, within our sample of 14 Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… two 4,000-gallon fuel tanks, one diesel and one unleaded. In addition to authorizing Town departments’ access to fuel … of fuel are accurately accounted for. The Superintendent in office during the audit fieldwork was appointed on August 16, 2023. The former Superintendent was in office for the remainder of the audit period. Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… District (District) officials make procurements related to capital improvement projects (CIP) in accordance with … and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… Treasurer ensure collections were recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements were properly authorized … and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, … ensure collections are accurately recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements are properly supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Middlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… and she did not have access to the OSC Online Services portal 1 to file the AFRs. When AFRs are not filed, … must submit their AFR through the Online Services portal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… with deposits recorded, but no disbursements were recorded in the ledger. Furthermore, Department treasurers did not … also were not approved by the Department membership. In addition, the Department had three debit cards used for … supporting documentation for collections or deposit funds in a timely manner. We determined that 158 collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91City of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ … entitled to receive separation payments for compensation of their earned, but unused, leave benefits (such as unused … requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59City of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… to the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner, as required by General Municipal Law … the City’s reporting requirements during our audit period. In addition, the City’s charter provides a general framework … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… Information Service Specialist and Help Desk Technician. In addition, the Police Department has a Senior Network and … and loss. Officials also have minimal assurance that in the event of a disruption or disaster (e.g., a ransomware … help resume, restore or repair critical IT systems or data in a timely manner. Officials also did not monitor employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… School District (District) officials make procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District … school district (district) purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Opinion 88-11
… vested an absolute fee in the municipality, subject only to a restriction on its use ( Matter of Rieger , 60 AD2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11