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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the Authority has also been responsible for the State’s canal system, which is maintained and operated by its subsidiary, the Canal Corporation. The Authority is governed by a board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Security Over Critical Information Systems
… over its critical systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Department of Health DOH made improper feeforservice FFS payments for certain services covered by managed longterm care plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… for SSP, individuals must be at least 65 years old, blind or disabled, and have limited resources and income. We used … inappropriately paid to the ineligible State employees. Confirm changes made to the files for the 3,000 recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesGolden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… fire stations and is building a new fire station that is near completion. The Company’s revenue for the 2011 fiscal … project, it cannot be assured it obtained the best price. Furthermore the Company’s plan to repay the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialBrentwood Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-79)
… The Department has a Chief, three Assistant Chiefs, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Department is operated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/06/14/brentwood-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overNorth Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… 2014-15, the District overestimated expenditures by a total of more than $1.4 million (or 19.6 percent). Due to … points, as of June 30, 2015. The District does not have a multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … unrestricted fund balance so that it is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and the Board’s fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The … elected members. The District's budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $3.5 million. … the Board appropriated unexpended surplus funds each year, for a five-year total exceeding $3.1 million, to help finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… annual sales tax returns were not filed with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Most student … student treasurers include, collect and remit sales tax on applicable sales; and ensure that central treasurers file annual sales tax returns with the State. Require student treasurers to maintain cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Village of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… subsequent investigation, the former Clerk-Treasurer was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Long Beach City School District – Financial Management (2023M-147)
… at the end of two of the four fiscal years reviewed to the capital projects fund; however, this was not clearly … in annual budget documents for voter approval. Prior to the non-transparent and unbudgeted fiscal year-end … for revenues and appropriations that will be used to fund operations. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/long-beach-city-school-district-financial-management-2023m-147Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Newburgh, Orange County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsLily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are … 1, 2012 through October 10, 2013. Background The Company is located in the Town of Pomfret, in Chautauqua County. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws, which stipulate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… project applications in a consistent manner; ensure the approval process for each project is adequately documented, and any analysis in arriving at an approval decision is based on verified information. Review … update the UTEP to include specific criteria for project approval and recapture of benefits. Include detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven members who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… records annually or contract with an independent firm to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the College’s controls over information technology … security policies, and provide adequate training relating to cybersecurity, IT policies and the financial software … and scope of backups and the specific methods used to backup data; and adopt a formal written disaster recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialNassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… the period January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background Nassau County, located on Long Island, covers 287 square … authorized in accordance with the County Charter and the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) directives, … Nassau County Contract Approval Process 2012M192 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority – Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and Host Community Fees (2016M-418)
… 31, 2016. Background The County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority is an independent public benefit … County of Franklin Solid Waste Management Authority Solid Waste and Recycling Charges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/12/29/county-franklin-solid-waste-management-authority-solid-waste-and