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Opinion 2007-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (obtaining an annual audit) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (requirement for audit of fire company) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (audit of fire … Whether a town board may require a volunteer fire company that provides protection to the district under a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-9)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Report 2020-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f9.pdfPoland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… Finally, while the results were posted on the District’s website, we were unable to determine whether the results were … the results through HERDS or post them on the District website. This final report includes 10 recommendations to … audit report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. 1 Lead Exposure Symptoms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … which water outlets they exempted from sampling and how they would be secured against use, and what remedial … to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andTupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6IX.9 Administrative Recoveries - Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9-administrative-recoveries-transfers-other-fundsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… nights of lodging. The company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing client …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerOpinion 92-49
… of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, upon … from taxes levied for the current fiscal year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an abandoned right-of-way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Oversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57)
To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) pesticide reporting database from self-reported ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget are reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… A risk assessment process precedes most Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) audits of local governments and … Conference: The audit team discusses the audit process with local government management. Preliminary Audit Survey: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… all emergency surcharge revenue from communication service suppliers (suppliers) and whether these counties used … Emergency Service Communication Surcharges 2017MS4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers (2016-S-67) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s67-response.pdfEssex County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-38)
… period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and … Essex County Probation Department Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls … the District took adequate measures to solicit quotations. While the District’s policy requires that a copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in … was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that … members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget … Findings District controls are not adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248State Agencies Bulletin No. 1080
… in paychecks dated March 10, 2011 (Institution) or March 16, 2011 (Administration). Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1080-final-refunds-deduction-code-101-bonds