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Action Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… fallen short in providing counties with needed guidance on moving forward with implementing statewide interoperable … its communications with counties that need assistance.” Moving to Next Generation 911 has complexities beyond just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $784 million … that summarizes the performance of IDAs issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Projects that come from Industrial Development Agencies continue to produce jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… goods and services which are anticipated by the district on an as needed basis. Time and materials contracts may be … 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/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Virtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Virtual Currency Licensing (Report 2022-S-18 ). About the Program The … included in our initial audit report Virtual Currency Licensing Report 2022S18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followOther Bulletin No. 52
… Benefit Program, and new Earnings Program will be set up with the effective date of 08/22/2019, paychecks dated … has created new codes for the following new data elements with respect to the employees and their positions: A new … row already exists for that date, the data will be updated with the new information with an Action Date of the date the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-52-new-bargaining-unit-code-benefit-program-and-earningsWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Bethel, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … has not properly developed its annual operating budgets. In three of the last five fiscal years, the District spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… seven-member Board of Education, operates 52 schools with approximately 29,700 students. Budgeted appropriations … We reviewed 515 p-card purchases and found deficiencies with 500 purchases. The District did not consistently comply with competitive bidding requirements for all applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… seven-member Board of Education, operates three schools with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted appropriations … to the Board, and the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to … minutes that the District entered into formal contracts with the LLC and the principal owner that provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessWest Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
… Monroe County. The District, which operates 10 schools with approximately 3,600 students, is governed by an elected … reserved are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. To the extent they are not, transfers should be made in compliance with statutory requirements. Develop written policies and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently overestimated … as required. As a result, the District was not transparent with taxpayers and has levied more taxes than necessary. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Reduce the unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. The matter is pending in court. Key Recommendations Ensure someone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… soliciting competition or entering into written contracts with them. The Board designated a financial advisor to act as … to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with the law. The Board has not adopted an online banking … trust document, engage an actuary and enter into contracts with each service provider for the LOSAP. Enter into a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… District’s general fund checking account and commingled with the District’s other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were not reviewed … in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District funds. Prepare and file annual foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… records, and the Executive Director provides the Board with financial reports. However, the Board did not adopt a … as required by the by-laws, and did not monitor and comply with the stipulations in the Foundation Agreement regarding … financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not use the principal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… As of February 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 of the 37 bank reconciliations we … monthly balance sheet reports to the Board or comply with New York State General Municipal Law Section 30 by filing required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with law enforcement to bring offenders to justice and recoup stolen public money. My thanks to District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsTown of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… with the acceptable use policy or determine the amount of employees’ personal use. Town officials did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. Employees were not provided with IT security … and monitor IT use. Develop and maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure all necessary personnel receive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Village of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)
… the audit period, the Board did not ensure compliance with the Village’s credit card policy and approved 83 credit … Key Recommendation Ensure the deputy clerk complies with the Village’s credit card policy and that each claim has … authorizing payment. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-155)
… Erie County. The District, which operates 12 schools with approximately 7,180 students, is governed by an elected … levels and take appropriate action, in accordance with statute, to remedy reserves with excess funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-financial-managementSusquehanna Valley Central School District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-136)
… There are four schools in operation within the District, with 1,611 students and 330 employees, with budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year of … Recommendation Adopt realistic budgets that are consistent with the District’s actual revenues and expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-136