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DiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… Las Vegas Sands Corp., Ulta Beauty Inc., VeriSign Inc., and Hanesbrands Inc. Since the filings, the Comptroller has … “The increased polarization of our political discourse and the January 6 attack on the Capitol show just how risky … accountability is a priority for our pension fund and, since the Citizens United ruling, we have focused on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … Division supplies this service through a network of 14 carriers under contract who operate specialized … required to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsFinancial Condition and Outlook
… Purpose To determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (also known as … To determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and taxpayers.” Local government … billion to $44.1 billion in 2010, an average annual rate of 6.5 percent. Since 2010, total debt dropped to $43.6 billion at the end of local fiscal years ending in 2018. New York City debt is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offTown of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Key Recommendations The Supervisor should maintain … The Board should conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Board effectively monitored the … (TOV) Highway fund balance decreased by 59 percent to $87,500, or 13 percent of expenditures. The Town … timely AUD each year, file it with OSC and provide a copy to the Clerk and Board members. The Board should annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over capital asset spending for … 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Smithtown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Smithtown Fire District Capital Project 2014M231 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Schenevus Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-123)
… were far less than budgeted. Unexpended surplus fund balance exceeded the legal limit of 4 percent. The tax … Ensure that the District’s unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with the legal limit. Review all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/schenevus-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-123Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Chili (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 781 applicable physical accessibility components … at the proper height. Four components at the Department of Public Works (DPW) building, such as securely-attached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Columbia (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 77 applicable physical accessibility components … the Town Clerk’s office, including an accessible portion of the service counter and signs with raised lettering and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-202)
… Suffolk County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 2,440 students, is governed by an elected … leave time earned and used is accurate and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and employment … contracts. Key Recommendations Provide supervisors with employee leave balances periodically so they can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-202DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments … The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Marcellus Central School District – Procurement (2016M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s procurement practices for the … Ensure that required quotes are obtained and submitted to the purchasing agent with requisitions and retained with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/marcellus-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-230Service Retirement Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… for Section 383-e? Members with 20 years or more of creditable service can retire with 50% of their Final Average Earnings (FAE) , plus an additional 1% of their FAE for each year of creditable service beyond 20, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/service-retirement-benefitsOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… oxford academy school transportation department purchases service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… $46,655 were approved without evidence of compliance with competitive bidding requirements. Town officials may have … to the Board’s audit. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding and the Town’s procurement policy quote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … contracts. Key Findings Two Board members are the owners of two separate auto service corporations which provided … qualified as a contract with the Town. As sole owners of the auto service corporations, the Board members were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Seneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Seneca Falls Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Seneca Falls Central School District District officials used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Gananda Central School District (District) officials used a competitive … Determine whether Gananda Central School District District officials used a competitive process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… York Central School District (District) officials ensured network access controls were adequate. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network access controls were adequate. Specifically: District … did not comply with Board policy to ensure adequate network access control procedures were established including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93