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DiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New … New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessState Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… Purpose To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro Pay Summary panel, and the Workers' Compensation Data panel. Effective … To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationDiNapoli: NYC's Open Streets Program Supported Retail and Restaurant Job Recovery in Manhattan, Brooklyn
… 2021. Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 510 unique Open Street locations were in operation across the city, with 2021 … and Greenwich Village boasted the greatest number of Open Street locations citywide with 40, followed by 30 in … and Flatiron neighborhoods with 28. DOT places Open Street locations into three broad categories: full closure – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-nycs-open-streets-program-supported-retail-and-restaurant-job-recovery-manhattan-brooklynDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 … it’s not easy to get help. New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection must do more to ensure that … New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… Preschool students in need of special education services are … (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, and … of Special Education (OSE) is working on a long-term project for a real-time data system that the agency believes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themBetter Coordination and More Effective Services Needed for Victims of Domestic Violence
… effectiveness. Auditors made 25 test calls and sent 20 text and 20 web-based messages between December 2024 to June … with sexual assault and dating violence prevention and response activities for students. OPDV officials stated that … with state entities that fail to submit necessary data. In response to the audit, OPDV agreed with most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/better-coordination-and-more-effective-services-needed-victims-domestic-violenceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 44
… should confirm whether: (i) agency staff selected a location with an ACH payment method on purchase orders and/or … are enrolled in ePayments . Please refer to Section X.4.D of the Guide to Financial Operations for additional … State will reduce its costs associated with printing and mailing checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/44-contracts-requiring-electronic-paymentsMount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking … transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive … ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Bradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102Town of Ulysses - Information Technology (2021M-190)
… Board did not enter into a written service level agreement with the Town’s IT service provider. Sensitive IT control … unnecessary. Enter into a written service level agreement with the Town’s IT service provider. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-ulysses-information-technology-2021m-190Village of Bloomingburg - Financial Operations (2019M-246)
… oversee the Treasurer’s work or require annual audits of the Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer did not … which are the annual financial reports, with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) or the Board in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-bloomingburg-financial-operations-2019m-246Town of Patterson - Information Technology (2020M-37)
… officials did not have a service level agreement (SLA) with the IT consultant. Town officials did not provide IT … policies and a disaster recovery plan. Enter into an SLA with the IT consultant for all services to be provided that … all employees who use IT resources. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-patterson-information-technology-2020m-37South Country Central School District – Procurement (2013M-91)
… July 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The South Country Central School District (District) is located in … South Country Central School District Procurement 2013M91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/south-country-central-school-district-procurement-2013m-91Madrid-Waddington Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-347)
… Lawrence County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 680 students, is governed by an elected … approximately $14.8 million. Key Findings Adopt budgets with realistic estimates of anticipated expenditures and … Ensure the unassigned fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Develop a formal reserve fund policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-347Lyme Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-383)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background … use any excess unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/lyme-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-383Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… plan or manage general fund balance in accordance with Town policy. As of December 31, 2022, the general … been levied than necessary. Key Recommendations Comply with the Town’s fund balance policy and develop a plan to … multiyear financial plan. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at … Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 541 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, … could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected facilities. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37Town of Junius – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2017M-168)
… not up-to-date. The Supervisor did not provide the Board with the necessary financial reports to adequately monitor … operations. The Supervisor did not file required reports with agencies including OSC and the IRS. Key Recommendations … and up-to-date accounting records. Provide the Board with monthly reports that include an accounting of all cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-junius-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-168Greenlawn Water District – Accounting Records (2015M-231)
… for the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Greenlawn Water District is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/18/greenlawn-water-district-accounting-records-2015m-231Village of Canajoharie – Procurement (2015M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s procurement practices for the period … procurement policy. Village officials and employees failed to obtain quotes in accordance with the Village’s procurement … procurement policy and competitive bid laws are adhered to when purchasing goods or entering public works contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/15/village-canajoharie-procurement-2015m-36