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Canajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… the District paid high-credit risk fees totaling $1,321 for May and June 2021, the District’s incomplete records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods … procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … debit card transactions, totaling $8,346, were paid prior to Board audit and approval, which could result in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Town of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… annually, the last time the Board reviewed the policy was in 2012. The procurement policy does not require Town … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Town of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
Determine whether Town of Greenwich (Town) officials sought competition when purchasing goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/greenwich-2020-135.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… sufficient budgetary appropriations available. Midway Fire Department – Disbursements (Albany County) The board did not … also were not aware of the proper use of Foreign Fire Insurance tax proceeds and made unauthorized disbursements … the board with complete monthly financial reports. Town of Fremont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (Sullivan County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… 1, 2016 through January 25, 2017. Background The Town of Kent is located in Putnam County and has a population of … Town of Kent Procurement and Information Technology 2017M85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Ballston Area Recreation Commission , Longwood Public Library and the Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board . … from the soccer concession stand. Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (Suffolk County) Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… rates to ensure they were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were … rates to ensure they were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were … competition to ensure rates are at the lowest possible cost. Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of electricity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … revenues and appropriations and carefully monitor budgets to prevent the recurrence of annual operating deficits. Review and revise the procurement policy to address the use of competition when procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of those reviewed. The district had written agreements with 18 of 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Tioga Central School … and manage a comprehensive investment program or comply with the district’s investment policy. Had officials invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1East Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always … goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested contracts) totaling $1.8 million. Did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Opinion 91-34
… trust and confidence (see, e.g., Lynd v Heffernan , 286 AD 597, 146 NYS2d 113). The primary rationale for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… with a history of poor performance. Do not extend or renew existing contracts with vendors until the performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… In addition, officials did not obtain the minimum number of quotes required by the town’s procurement policy … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of Health regulations. Auditors determined 63 of the 146 water outlets identified that students, staff and the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… $800,000. The research report released in conjunction with the audit noted the main reason for the decline in OTB … report highlighted that from 2009-2013 the total amount bet on horse racing nationwide fell 11.4 percent, from $12.3 … on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but tax changes and budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetTown of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… Ridge (Town) Board (Board) procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … Town officials did not procure all goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … cannot support that all goods and services were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may have resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Gorham (Town) officials made procurements in accordance with Town … Determine whether Town of Gorham Town officials made procurements in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7