Search
Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price … and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain … not develop and implement procedures for price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… July 1, 2015 through April 3, 2017. Background The Mount Vernon City School District is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County. The District had approximately … Mount Vernon City School District Purchasing and Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mTown of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… sewer districts. We found the following: Officials did not budget accurately nor raise sufficient revenues to fund water … end of 2018. Key Recommendations Review water and sewer billing rates annually and revise them as necessary to ensure … and monitor the budgets throughout the year. Develop a plan to address the negative fund balances in the water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… All six complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Director’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… adequate oversight, the Supervisor cannot ensure that all disbursements were made as authorized . Further, the … to ensure the disbursements were accurate and made for appropriate purposes and did not authorize the 44 … Stop the practice of using a signature stamp for the Supervisor’s signature, and have Town checks properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Buffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… The District bills based on nonresident tuition (NRT) rates calculated by the New York State Department of … District’s actual costs are generally greater than NYSED rates. The District was not rebilling school districts of residence when NYSED released updated NRT rates. The District does not include assistive technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationNorth Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… evaluate the District’s controls over payroll user access and payroll certifications for the period July 1, 2014 … School District is located in the Towns of Cicero, Clay and Salina, Onondaga County. The District, which operates 10 … Review the access rights granted to current users and ensure that all users’ access rights are limited to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… U.S. and New York, 2015-2019; New York’s gender gap by occupation and educational attainment; and New York’s gender …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… if a patient is transferred to another facility, is evacuated, or leaves to go home. The eFINDS system was … Sandy because of the number of patients who had to be evacuated. However, the audit determined 35 of 287 programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level … or federal government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than 5 percent from … New Yorks Industrial Development Agencies IDAs reported providing $751 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbCity of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296City of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… The City did not adopt a comprehensive procurement policy. As a result, City officials and employees did not … did not establish an information breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan to minimize disruption of … Recommendations Consider revising the City’s procurement policy to require the use of competitive methods when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… School District, pleaded guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in … School District pleaded guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… share of residents who identified as either Hispanic or Asian increased significantly. The Pandemic’s Heavy Impact … Economic Snapshot Findings From 2010-2020, the Rockaways’ Asian population increased nearly 40% (by 1,004 residents) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of increases to Judicial Longevity Payments paid in April … 13L, paychecks dated 10/15/08 Background Chapter 276 of the Laws of 2008, which implements agreements between the State and … To explain OSCs automatic processing of increases to Judicial Longevity Payments paid in April 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentCity of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Cohoes (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 293 applicable physical … Assess whether City of Cohoes City officials could take additional steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… collections were deposited and cash disbursements were for appropriate Company purposes for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. … Board of Trustees, elected by the Company’s membership. For 2016, revenues totaled $56,425 and disbursements totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialCato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… calculated - resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received leave valued at $18,042 without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsVillage of Stamford – Pool Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2022M-204)
… Trustees (Board) transparently planned and monitored the pool capital project (Project). Key Findings The Board did … audit village stamford pool capital project planning monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-pool-capital-project-planning-and-monitoring-2022m-204