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DiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at … missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … made progress in improving facilities, more work is needed to ensure homeless individuals and families are provided safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… as of May 2, 2017 and all temporary nurses as of August 1, 2017. Background Health and Hospitals is a public benefit … nurses are conducted by each facility’s Human Resources (HR) department if their annual salary is below $100,000, … profiles attesting that the screenings were completed. The HR Directors at the facilities use Optimizer to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionTown of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected financial activities from January 1, 2010, to June 7, 2013. Background The Town of Almond is located in … a policy and Town officials have not developed procedures to address the level of unexpended surplus fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209About an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… responsibilities you have as a participating employer is ensuring every employee is aware of the opportunity to join NYSLRS. By law, employers … The accurate and timely reporting of employees’ salary is extremely important because the reported salary determines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleProperty Tax Credits
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the … Tax Law. Background The Department’s administration of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits … The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. … an elected Town Supervisor. Total budgeted expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $4.4 million. Key … year. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims for payment against the Town before they are paid, ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is authorized to issue debt totaling $96,000,000 to liquidate … deficit. The residential energy tax revenue estimate is overly optimistic given the amount collected in 2013. The … could experience potential revenue shortfall if the budget is not adjusted. Issuing serial bonds to cover the costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22IV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… account used by the SFS Program. 60850 Sole Custody Op Trans (To) GL BU balancing account used by the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5a-operating-and-other-transfersAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external … the meaning and / or context in which the term "audit" is used. For example, an often misunderstood duty is the requirement that certain governing boards annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditWainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises three … based on all information available at the time the budget is developed. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The Board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the District’s LOSAP. … declined. As a result, the District’s annual contributions to the LOSAP had to steadily increase to ensure that there … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40Aspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Aspire of Western … 2012. Background Aspire provides a wide range of services to children with disabilities from birth through age 21, … between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as Aspire are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… of our review, except for certain matters related to the food service fund, we found that the significant revenue and … The proposed 2013-14 fiscal year budget for the food service fund includes appropriated fund balance in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board adopted realistic … Central School District is located in the Towns of Canajoharie, Charleston, Minden, Mohawk, Palatine and Root …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… budget review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … City of Long Beach Budget Review B2274 New York Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices … The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Preliminary Report on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget, April 2014
The State ended SFY 2013-14 in its most favorable financial position in years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-preliminary-2014-15.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of 4% by approximately $7.1 million, or 27 percentage points. Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor … of the last three fiscal years by 3.1 to 12.8 percentage points. Reserves totaling $2 million could cover expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits2018 Annual Audit
… in 2018 - the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund, and the Fund for Reopened Cases. From January through March 2018, the Board processed claims for all special funds using the Board’s FMIS. Claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/21/2018-annual-audit