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Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Audit Results With … minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… in the Jewish community a happy, peaceful, prosperous and healthy New Year. L'Shana Tovah!” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahOpinion 88-51
… (procedure for abolition of); (use of moneys for dredging lake) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c(1)(b), 6-d: Moneys in a … repair reserve fund may be expended for the dredging of a lake if the work is intended to restore the lake to its original condition and need not be undertaken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board - Governance Over Loan Operations (2019M-25)
… loan program. Key Findings The Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board (RPB) did not monitor its loan … not properly enforced. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Director and Loan Committee prepare loan status reports for the Board. Ensure that loans are properly enforced. Regional Planning Board officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2019/09/13/lake-champlain-lake-george-regional-planning-board-governance-over-loanVendor File Advisory No. 5
… Subject: Updated Vendor Forms Guidance: The following vendor forms have been updated and vendors are now required to use them. Please … Updated Vendor Forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/5-updated-vendor-formsTown of Roseboom - Long-Term Planning (2018M-115)
Town of Roseboom LongTerm Planning 2018M115
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-roseboom-long-term-planning-2018m-115DiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” … collections are now expected to exceed the city’s original forecast by $2.4 billion to reach $51 billion, 32 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors … 1, 2017 – August 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Industrial development agencies (IDAs) are established by … were granted mortgage recording tax exemptions. Audit Summary The Board did not properly approve and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to incur $11,430 in borrowing costs. Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Overtime (Yates County) Because village … parties or within the required time periods. Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdfTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
Determine whether complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage the District’s financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tupper-lake-2021-14.pdfLead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York (2017-S-21)
To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s21.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. City of Mechanicville – Separation … requirements. While the city’s procurement policy was inadequate and inconsistent, it did require department … reporting or verify the accuracy of accounting records. Village of Sherburne – Budgeting (Chenango County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0XVI.3.G Legal Compliance – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 1200 – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Legal Compliance , (1200.108-.111 Conflicts between Legal Provisions and GAAP) Process and Document Preparation: GAAP basis reporting requires the … Section 1200 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Legal Compliance 1200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3g-legal-complianceCortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)
… audit was to assess the Authority’s financial condition for the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. … County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority is governed by a … Board of Commissioners. Operating expenditures for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205Pittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… 63 employees we tested. However officials did not ensure: Payroll certifications were completed in a timely manner. Payroll process inefficiencies were identified and corrected. … and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for efficiency improvement opportunities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129