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DiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… education sector and the social and economic benefits it generates, according to a new analysis from State … these institutions to serve as employers and innovators. It also impacts the ability of students to afford tuition. … education sector and the social and economic benefits it generates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B7169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Hauppauge Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2022M-150)
… officials properly accounted for employees’ leave accruals and accurately calculated payments for unused leave accruals. … may be overstated by 27 days. Ten employees’ electronic and manual timekeeping records did not match, reflecting a … accounted for in accordance with written procedures, CBAs and individual contracts. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2022m-150Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… The Town’s 2021 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $60,177,065. Key Recommendations The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card charges were adequately supported and were for legitimate purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80Village of Ballston Spa – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-256-F)
… [read complete report - pdf] [read 2018 report] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-ballston-spa-audit-follow-2017m-256-fTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B19-7-10)
… The Town’s 2020 tentative budget includes a proposed tax levy of $58,426,602. Key Recommendations The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b19-7-10Horseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… an adequate claims audit. Develop multiyear financial and capital plans, including a plan for reserves, to … claims prior to payment. Develop a multiyear financial and capital plan, including a plan for reserves, to establish … level. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82Duanesburg Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-40)
… secured to protect against unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key Findings District officials did not ensure IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and/or loss. District officials did not: Adequately manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/19/duanesburg-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-40Tompkins County Development Corporation – Board Oversight (2021M-7)
… whether the Tompkins County Development Corporation TCDC Board of Directors Board properly oversaw operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/21/tompkins-county-development-corporation-board-oversightVillage of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year … Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… bidding requirements totaling $352,943. Requiring quotes in compliance with purchasing policies, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… did not: Know the Treasurer did not comply with water and sewer Village laws and codes resulting in $29,300 in penalties not being … authorize anyone to approve billing adjustments for water and sewer bills nor require adjustments to be documented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Building Safety (2020M-18)
… Key Findings District officials did not: Fix leaks in the HVAC system requiring buckets in the halls to collect leaked … a detailed plan to address the current leaks in the HVAC system and the ongoing system deterioration. Institute a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-building-safety-2020m-18Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… address the Town’s operational and capital needs and funding sources. Key Findings The Board did not develop: … address the Towns operational and capital needs and funding sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Town of Hempstead – Information Technology Access Controls (2021M-158)
… IT systems against unauthorized access. The Board and Town officials did not: Develop and adopt comprehensive IT policies and procedures addressing key IT security issues, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/08/19/town-hempstead-information-technology-access-controls-2021m-158Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… policies or procedures for the procurement of goods and services. Certain officers did not disclose their … The Board should: Ensure Department officials seek, and maintain documentation of, competition for purchases. Adopt policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 116 … the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… Key Findings We reviewed 76 agricultural, senior citizen and veteran properties with exemptions and found 49 (64 percent) lacked supporting documentation … (e.g., applications, renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Utica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials ensure that compensation … with contracts or Board resolutions. For example, the Board did not authorize salaries paid to six individuals … to an employee who worked offsite without certainty as to the work performed. Manual adjustments for fingerprint time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175