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Selected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program (2014-S-13), 90-Day Response
To determine if the Empire State Development Corporation’s (ESD) Department of Economic Development properly certified and recertified Minority-
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s13-response.pdfFredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… million over a three-year period (6.75 percent), resulting in annual operating surpluses and a fund balance increase of … to within the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to residents. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Wells Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-70)
… officials effectively managed general fund balance for the period July 1, 2013 through November 30, 2016. … governed by a Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $5.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/wells-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017m-70DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… on charges of: Two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (an E felony) Two counts of Conspiracy in the Fourth … CPA, assured his client that the investment was safe, had no risk, and the principal would be returned after a two-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationClymer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-187)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2012 through April 1, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.2 … Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for the 2012-13 through 2014-15 fiscal years. Two of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/clymer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-187Schenevus Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period July … was not formally established and was not funded according to statutory requirements, and the insurance and debt service … compliance with statutory requirements and develop a plan to reduce excessive balances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/schenevus-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-123DiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012 and aging emergency and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-22)
… a decrease in the amount of fund balance to precariously low levels. The Board has not developed a multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/27/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-22Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-261
… automatic processing of the June 2018 Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments, and provide instructions for payments not processed … (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86 and 87 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-261-june-2018-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-278
… Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System (UCS) in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86 and 87 who … allowance or maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and December. In addition, consistent with prior practice, the negotiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-278-june-2019-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-269
… The Time Entry transaction should be entered in the pay period the return from leave is processed. Submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-269-december-2018-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andIX.12.I Updated and Expanded CMIA Regulations – IX. Federal Grants
… promulgated effective June 24, 2002 which: Allowed the State to increase significantly the CMIA program threshold, … would have been subject to CMIA; and Required the State to notify the U.S. Treasury in writing of a federal … should be reflected in the TSA, within 30 days of the date on which the State becomes aware of such change. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12i-updated-and-expanded-cmia-regulationsSafety of Seized Dogs
… we visited generally provided appropriate shelter, food, water, and care. However, we identified four relatively … undersized cages, a leaking roof, and recently expired food. We also found nine seized dogs were not held for the … of Interest Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring ( 2013-S-27 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Valley Lines. In September 2007, the MTA established the Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) to develop sustainability-related … operating agencies. In April 2009, the MTA released the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Final Report, which predicted that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingCampbell-Savona Central School District - Budget Review (B2-15-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review Our purpose of our budget review was determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … Consider decreasing real property taxes by using reserve funds to finance operations as appropriate. Review all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-15-10South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… As of December 31, 2016, the South Farmingdale Fire District’s (District) unrestricted fund balance totaled more than $1.3 … million, or 83 percent of 2017 budgeted appropriations. District officials overestimated appropriations by more than … South Farmingdale Fire District Financial Condition and Leave Benefits 2018M29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Contract … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In February 2011, DHS contracted with the Bowery Residents’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee-followSeaford Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-291)
… The Seaford Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates four schools … School store deposits during 2015-16 were not made in a timely manner, with the time between collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/seaford-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2016m-291Children’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Children’s Education Services, Inc. (CES) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were properly … CES provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual