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Albany Water Board – Software Management (2020M-159)
… Technology (IT) Department disable the application store on mobile devices. Perform an inventory of applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/26/albany-water-board-software-management-2020m-159South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… fund balance ranged between 4.8 and 8.3 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Town of Knox – Town Clerk (2020M-72)
Determine whether the Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited disbursed and reported all money collected timely and accurately
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/07/31/town-knox-town-clerk-2020m-72Opinion 2008-6
… next subordinate officer in a village police department results in an increased amount because the daily rate divisor and, therefore, hourly rate divisor used … next subordinate officer in a village police department results in an increased amount because the daily rate divisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Compliance With Executive Order 111 – Agency Energy Efficiency Goals and Practices
… management of energy and sustainability improvements. In December 2012, E.O. 111 was replaced by a new Executive … established Central Management and Implementation Team, in their efforts to implement and comply with these new … guidance, and to directly and indirectly assist ASEs in meeting their energy reduction goals, but was deficient in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/17/compliance-executive-order-111-agency-energy-efficiency-goals-and-practicesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our economic recovery lags the nation, and risks have expanded as the budget process has unfolded, with growing geopolitical … I am pleased to see the budget will provide tax relief and support to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… Accountant (CPA) or an independent Public Accountant (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… audit, but did not do so. The Company has not filed Form 990 with the IRS since 2008. The Treasurer does not maintain critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialGlobal Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2015 through … allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing processes. The School’s charter … we reviewed. Key Recommendations Review and update cash disbursement and purchasing policies to ensure they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B26-6-3)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the tentative 2026-27 budget. Background The Village of Suffern is located in … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/10/village-suffern-budget-review-b26-6-3Liberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-14-6)
… funds. The District’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations Continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-14-6Town of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December … Town of Norwich Justice Court S9143 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Town of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over Justice Court operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. … were conducted. The Justices did not always enforce unpaid tickets or report transactions to DMV in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B21-6-2)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2021-22 fiscal … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b21-6-2Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… 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 … accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow officials to effectively manage financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access … to the network and PPSI stored on shared network folders. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) … Adequately secure shared network folder access, resulting in users having unnecessary access to multiple forms of PPSI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2025-26 budget. Background The Village of … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage and oversee the District’s financial … the information used by the Board and District officials to make financial decisions was accurate and complete. We also determined that taxpayers had limited access to financial information to help ensure they could make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138Campbell-Savona Central School District – Student State Aid (2024M-79)
… officials properly claimed New York State (State) aid for special education and homeless students. Key Findings … properly claim a total of $65,953 in potential State aid for special education and homeless students, including … State aid was not properly claimed by the District for four special education students. $8,777 in potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/campbell-savona-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2024m-79Human Resource Practices
… Objective To determine if State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University has developed and consistently … across four colleges, a research enterprise, and a network of patient care facilities. HR develops local human … To determine if State University of New York SUNY Upstate Medical University has developed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practices