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What to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfOswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County … deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… According to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York … of the cash flow and other budgetary impacts after the release of the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. Report State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … and intend to claim exemption in 2023 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2023, to claim exemption for tax year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2025, to claim exemption for tax year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2013-F-27) An initial audit report, issued in January 2012, found that the department did not place … may be misappropriated, or used for personal use. In a follow-up, auditors found the department has made some progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District , Town of Cameron , Town of Enfield , Richland Fire District and the Summitville Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, … today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District Town of Cameron Town of Enfield Richland Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings … fraud, waste and abuse. Due to the poor controls over its time and attendance, employees might be paid for overtime … Authority/Metro-North Railroad: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-517
… Uniform Allowance Payment Affected Employees Employees in the City University of New York (CUNY) campus security … for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated 10/01/15 from Carmelo … paychecks dated 12/24/15 Eligibility Criteria Employees in the CUNY campus security titles listed below who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-517-december-2015-uniform-allowance-paymentMonroe No. 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Credit Cards (2024M-156)
… credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate BOCES purposes. Key Findings BOCES … ensure that all credit card charges were properly approved and supported. Therefore, it could not be determined whether … charges were reconciled to receipts in a timely manner and audited, as required, prior to payment. We reviewed 532 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/06/06/monroe-no-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-credit-cards-2024m-156Cortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
Determine whether County officials ensured disbursements were for proper County purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/03/01/cortland-county-claims-audit-and-check-printing-2018m-247Town of Clarendon – Justice Court Operations (2013M-362)
… in July 2011 that found that at least $89,600 in Court funds were misappropriated by the former Court clerk. She was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/03/07/town-clarendon-justice-court-operations-2013m-362Long Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… the deadline may or may not be included in processing schedules. Payment dates on ‘lapsing’ vouchers must be the … the deadline may or may not be included in processing schedules. Refunds of Appropriation Expenditure Refunds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… as of May 20, 2013 of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Dam … was not consistent with its actual practice at that time. In addition, Dam Safety officials neither ensured all staff … Key Finding Department officials made substantial progress in correcting the problems identified in our initial report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-follow