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Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-181)
… Determine whether Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District (District) officials established an adequate … Determine whether BrookhavenComsewogue Union Free School District District officials established an adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/brookhaven-comsewogue-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityTown of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… without detection: Of the 755 claims totaling $1.2 million reviewed, 225 totaling $590,622 lacked supporting … and 50 totaling $27,124 were not for a Town purpose. The Highway Superintendent and a highway employee were paid $12,858 more than the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Inlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… Common School District (District) claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes, audited and approved … payment. Key Findings Claims that we reviewed were supported and for appropriate purposes but did not have … Common School District District claims were adequately supported for appropriate purposes audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180Catskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … estimates of appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater than needed. … fund balance within the statutory limit and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134South Country Central School District – Enhanced Budget Review (B26-7-4)
… for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Background Following the South Country Central School District’s (District) October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/10/south-country-central-school-district-enhanced-budget-review-b26-7-4City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… revenues for solid waste service charges and golf course fees that may not be sufficient. The proposed budgets for the … City’s seven collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired and another two will expire at the end of 2021-22. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… benefits between the operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax … and make modifications as necessary. Develop an allocation plan based on detailed analysis that ensures costs allocated to each fund are directly related to its operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller … require City officials’ attention. The proposed general fund budget includes estimated revenues of $975,000 for … benefits between the operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. The proposed budget does not appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5City of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of December 31, 2013. The … The City has 24 retirement eligible employees and, if they retire in 2022, will be due buyouts totaling over … whether the contingency appropriations are adequate if unanticipated retirements occur. Be mindful of the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9City of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted … Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the 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-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsOpinion 95-27
… has been apportioned less money than that to which it is entitled, the Commissioner may allot to the district the balance to which it is entitled. With certain exceptions, however, the … "no payments shall be barred or reduced where such payment is required as a result of a court order or judgment . . .". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27Opinion 91-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Requirements (mandatory referendum - curtailing powers of city board of estimate) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget … Whether section 75 of the Second Class Cities Law SCCL would permit a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9