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Stockbridge Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-13)
… District officials did not disable unneeded user accounts in a timely manner. District officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/stockbridge-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mSackets Harbor Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-208)
… management system (SMS) against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not: Establish … for password management, wireless security, remote access and managing user access rights. Disable unneeded network user accounts and adequately restrict user permissions to the network and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/sackets-harbor-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-208Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented, … Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Poland Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-214)
… for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment. Key Findings With the exception of debit card … for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment. District officials made 36 debit card purchases … for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/poland-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-214Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers, such as funding … are necessary and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Bolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations based on historical trends or other … relevant information. Reduce unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit and use surplus funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Review and reduce reserve balances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Bay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
Determine if officials approved purchases before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212Norwich City School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-198)
… whether District officials adequately managed fund balance in the general fund. Key Findings District officials: … Maintain reasonable fund balances and reserves in accordance with adopted policies. Ensure long-term plans … whether District officials adequately managed fund balance in the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-198State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… taxpayers. The clerk also did not always date stamp real property tax receipts, including 66% of town and county and … (TW) and town-outside-village (TOV) funds that, as of Jan. 1, 2024, were sufficient to fund the entire 2024 budgeted … Officials also increased unrestricted fund balance from Dec. 31, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2023 by 96%, 93% and 93% in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… interest payments to certain payees totaling $600 or more in a single calendar year on Form 1099-INT. Consistent with … been reviewed and updated to provide additional guidance in selecting proper values. Effective January 1, 2014, … GFO sections were updated as a result of the above changes in the accounting for interest payments: Chapter XII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services … Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program in accordance with a federally approved Medicaid State Plan. The Department’s many responsibilities … To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupCayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)
… January 31, 2013. Background Cayuga County is located in central New York State. The Cayuga County Probation … As of August 2012, the Department held over $16,000 in undisbursed restitution which was collected between one … courts for six of the 31 selected cases that had balances in arrears. Key Recommendations Develop, or review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSafety at Stations
… capital projects include the repair and improvement of station security, station structural components and bridges, as well as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-212
… be used to process deductions for employees participating in the CUNY Transit Benefit Transportation Spending Account … this program is based upon two (2) deductions each month. In order to accommodate this process, new functionality is used in the Payroll System to allow for the automatic processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-212-processing-payroll-deductions-new-cuny-transit-benefitDairy Inspections
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the inspection … Audit/Report of Interest Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2013-S-27) … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department is adequately monitoring the inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2017-18 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … potentially face a shortfall of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if income tax surcharges remain at 2016-17 levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Opinion 90-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (disposition of … TOWN LAW, §185(1): Absent a provision to the contrary in a special act of the state legislature, any moneys … paid must be credited to the taxable real property located in such district in the next succeeding assessment of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the … for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… education (up $1.1 billion). The General Fund ended May with a balance of $3.1 billion, which was down more than $4.6 billion from a year earlier and the … balance since March 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… following audits and examinations have been issued: Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): Wage Subsidy … Joint routinely waived Empire Plan members' required out-of-pocket cost-sharing obligations for services provided. The … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations