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Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-287)

… Towns of Alexandria, Antwerp, Le Ray, Orleans, Pamelia, Philadelphia and Theresa in Jefferson County and the Town of … for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $87.3 million. Key Findings The Board and District officials did …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-287

Train On-Time Performance (Follow-up)

… percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP … to help minimize them. Key Finding We found that Subways made limited progress in addressing the problems identified … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-follow

Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)

… Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105

Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic … effectively monitored budgetary performance. Key Findings The Board did not adopt realistic and appropriate budgets and the Town’s preliminary budgets for 2017-2020 fiscal years did …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169

DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500

… remitted the missing money to town officials, but claimed it was a “donation” to the town. Later, the former bookkeeper … to show a total amount of nearly $10,709 lower than what the park manager actually remitted; The town does not … many of the Comptroller’s recommendations. Their response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500

DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits

… more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … to show much more progress in executing its contracts with its service providers. We can’t continue to ask NFPs to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profits

Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties

… range of fees for various licenses/certificates issued and services rendered. The Department also assesses and collects … three Department fees with the highest reported revenue: boiler inspections, public work enforcement and asbestos … not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. As a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties

Evergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)

… Determine whether Evergreen Charter School (School) credit card purchases were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes.  Key Findings  Credit card purchases were not always properly approved and/or … to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit card charges are not properly approved or adequately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143

DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress

… High-need urban/suburban districts show the highest rate of fiscal stress, with 22.2 percent of the districts in this category designated in some level of stress. Western New York was the only region that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stress

Williamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… of this report, this program is referred to as the SED preschool cost-based program. Williamsburg also operated other SED-approved preschool special education programs: Evaluations, Related … 30, 2019, Williamsburg reported approximately $11 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/williamsburg-infant-early-childhood-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses

… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has … August 2021. About the Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic … NYCIDA provides financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1206

… Purpose To provide information about an upgrade to Control-D. Affected Employees Control-D … To provide information about an upgrade to ControlD …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1206-control-d-upgrade

Town of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)

… material on the highway garage. Ensure the required annual financial reports filed with the State Comptroller’s Office … Approve a capital project budget and require periodic financial reports that show revenues and expenditures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94

Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects

… Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects. The audit covers the period January 1, … Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any defects found during inspections. If a … from bridge inspections within 60 days. Any repairs and alternative actions must be approved by a licensed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects

Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)

… Preparatory Academy Charter School (School) credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card charges we reviewed were not properly approved or … show they were for a valid School purpose .  When credit card charges are not reviewed in a timely manner or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults

… cases properly, putting at-risk New Yorkers potentially in harm’s way, according to an  audit released today  by … a better job.” Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older adults subject to physical or psychological … month OCFS receives an average of 2,500 referrals for help in New York City and 1,800 in the rest of the state. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adults

Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)

… documentation to support collections. Monitor the status of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure funds …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018m

Village of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)

… of Trustees (Board) required adequate support for credit card claims.  Key Findings  Of the 93 credit card purchases (18 claims) during the audit period, the Board did not ensure compliance with the Village’s credit card policy and approved 83 credit card purchases (17 claims) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173

Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)

… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105

DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools

… many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are getting the information and support they need,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department should … mental health education standards, so it cannot be sure of what districts are, or are not, providing students. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schools