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Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… safeguard and accurately account for fuel inventory, and the responsibility for managing fuel inventories was not … officials cannot account for at least 1,358 gallons of fuel purchased or assure taxpayers fuel was only used for … 18 invoices and found District records support that the District may have been overbilled for 2,518 gallons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 million awarded to … awarded two contracts, totaling $2.8 million. Instead of competitively bidding these contracts, officials used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Little Flower Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-78)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Little Flower Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Little Flower Union Free School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/little-flower-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-78Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… with statutory requirements set forth in New York State General Municipal Law (GML), the District’s procurement … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f19-response.pdfMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… Union Free School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and … this was a valid exception to competitive bidding. Did not issue requests for proposals for six of 10 professional … Law when procuring goods and services. Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… land purchase inclusive of State transportation aid, route times, etc., that totaled $802,000. Officials could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Putnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not ensure IT … secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Officials did not adopt a password security policy or … use or access that could result in important data loss and a serious interruption in operations. Officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… totaling $35,038, officials did not seek competition for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of … and information technology equipment ($8,512), or for the school District’s attorney that was paid $21,038 … and did not help ensure officials sought competition for goods and services. Key Recommendations Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Elmsford Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-9)
… to confirm they were inventoried. We found 16 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Seven IT assets with combined costs of $4,111 were located but not inventoried. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/elmsford-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-9Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… were appropriate and supported. Key Findings The Board of Directors (Board) did not effectively manage grants or … totaling $8,860 and an unallowed payment totaling $1,192. Key Recommendations Ensure grant disbursements are … review leave accrual balances. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research, renewable energy and recreational facilities).In return for financial … or renovating existing buildings. The seven-member Board is responsible for managing ECIDA’s financial and operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… deposit of receipts will provide a quicker and steadier stream of income, which can be invested sooner for additional interest earnings. … the near term). Establish a formal investment policy, if you haven’t already, to guide your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for … it missed out on, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state Health … The state Department of Health DOH billed drug companies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesRecent Trends in the New York City Economy - April 2003
New York City has been experiencing an economic recession since the end of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2004.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers: New York State Urban Development Corporation, October 2010
The growth in the number, cost and influence of public authorities has necessitated increased oversight and disclosure of their activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/udc-by-the-numbers-2010.pdfClarendon Fire Company – Financial Activities (2023M-50)
… did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for cash receipts, and fundraising cash receipts, totaling … Key Recommendations Maintain detailed financial records for each fundraising event and hall rental activity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/08/04/clarendon-fire-company-financial-activities-2023m-50East Rockaway Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2020M-85)
… is meant to be a learning experience for student club members. By not properly managing ECA finances, students … records including duplicate press-numbered receipts, club ledgers and activity logs and prepare profit and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsEast Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of the $1.88 million in purchases tested from 25 vendors, District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
… whether Department officials ensured financial activities were properly recorded and money was safeguarded. Key Findings Collections were not always adequately supported to allow officials to determine whether funds were deposited. We found that 462 collections paid by checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019m