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Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, … and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCaneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… and maintain public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial … and accurate manner. As a result, adequate financial records were not maintained and there was an increased risk … operations and make informed decisions because financial records and reports were incomplete and inaccurate. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Opinion 96-24
… for principal on obligations issued to finance a fire truck. The establishment of a capital reserve fund for the … for principal on obligations issued to finance a fire truck 1 . As to referendum requirements, a resolution for the … as a particular sort of firefighting vehicle (e.g., pumper truck), must set forth the estimated cost thereof and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, according to … local governments short by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively … the decline in retail activity and the large and growing numbers of New Yorkers who have lost their jobs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education funding, enrollment and … the state and local level," DiNapoli said. "By examining regional comparisons and trends in school district revenues, … greatly across the state and can be largely attributed to regional cost differences. DiNapoli's report noted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsOversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… services later. Young children missing these opportunities for early intervention services are potentially at greater … located, and referred to the Program. Generally, after referral, children should be evaluated by qualified … the audit identified disparities across the State in the referral and inclusion of children into the Program as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-3) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23.pdfAmbulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up) (2017-F-3) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f3-response.pdfElection Form for Coverage Under Article 22 (Tier 5) in Accordance with Chapter 263 of the Laws of 2016 (RS5536)
To elect coverage under Article 22 (Tier 5), PFRS Tier 3 members use form RS5536.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5536.pdfCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… Did the Oneida County County Clerk Clerk properly collect and deposit funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tax Collector (Collector) received, recorded, deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner. Key … Determine whether the Tax Collector Collector received recorded deposited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151Opinion 88-29
… IDA member. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§§800, et seq .) contains provisions of law relative to conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Assessment—and outlining specific goals to help the client exit the shelter and return to self-sufficiency. The ILP … to receive services and support aimed at helping them exit the shelter and return to self-sufficiency. According to … sample of cases, and 70% of clients in our sample did not exit the shelter and transition to permanent housing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings … Fund related to the hospital which closed in 2005. While the Hospital Fund is primarily responsible for the $1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… (Town) officials made procurements in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices. … always procure goods and services in accordance with Town policy, statutory requirements and good business practices. … bid. Officials also did not comply with purchasing policy requirements for 41 purchases totaling $1.4 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report, … and Surplussing of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New York State Office for People With Developmental … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. Clinton Towers, a federally … To determine the extent of implementation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… of the Act, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) created regulations to promote standards for the … and residential domestic violence (DV) programs. OCFS’ Division of Child Welfare and Community Services … of Prevention, Permanency and Program Support at the OCFS Central Office, which is tasked with the licensing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-follow