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Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets and 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 … of Hempstead Town Board Board adopted realistic budgets and effectively monitored budgetary performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Slate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment. Key Findings District … Hill Fire Districts District Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… auditors found that $18,586 in park and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental … recommendations to the town, including: Adopt written policies over cash receipts that address collection, … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Student Achievement Program
… that improve their school or community. The program for 2026 Graduations and Moving Up Ceremonies will open in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time of unprecedented uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic … school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I urge school district leaders to closely monitor their … position,” meaning there may not be enough cash on hand to cover operating costs. Almost half have a new or increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and can force providers to take out loans to cover costs,” said … Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991 to prevent payment delays that could impair services to New York’s most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsWilliamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Williamsburg … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by Williamsburg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/williamsburg-infant-early-childhood-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… 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-penaltiesEvergreen 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 … Determine whether Evergreen Charter School School credit card purchases were properly approved adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143NYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
… the languages spoken The pinpoints on the map are the locations of H+H facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapAdministration 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-businessesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1206
… Data encryption of reports transferred to IOAGATE (the gateway between the mainframe and server) Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1206-control-d-upgradeTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… Ensure contractors were properly monitored. As a result, a contractor used less expensive roof material on the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… any defects found during inspections. If a serious ("red flag") structural defect is identified during an … 610 flags were issued on NYSTA-owned bridges, including 22 red flags. Key Findings NYSTA repairs defects identified … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsPersistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Persistence … purchases for “going away parties,” a teacher’s bridal shower and staff holiday parties. The Board Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting … Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsJohnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… District employees did not submit any documentation to show how funds from 10 cash advances totaling $19,997 were spent. … documentation and for appropriate purposes. Prepare check disbursements only after receiving proper authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mOutreach Events
… property. Date Event Address County February 2026 February 11, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2026 Black History Month Celebration Empire State Plaza, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsVillage of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)
… approved the use of taxpayer funds without having support to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… Determine whether the District sought competition when purchasing goods and services under the statutory … competitive purchasing practices are used by employees when procuring goods and services below bidding thresholds. … Determine whether the District sought competition when purchasing goods and services under the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105