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Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… the internal controls over the Library’s cash receipts for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … appointed by the City Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $405,000. Key Findings For cash collections that are not recorded in the circulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Middle Country Public Library – Treasurer (2015M-291)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Middle Country Public Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven … Middle Country Public Library Treasurer 2015M291 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/22/middle-country-public-library-treasurer-2015m-291Mid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… July 8, 2016. Background The Mid-Hudson Library System is a nonprofit cooperative public library system, located in the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, which serves … and Ulster counties. The Library System is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, elected for five-year terms by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and did not make disbursements to the supervisor and state agencies in a timely manner. The board also did not … for the 16 purchases that were approved. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 96-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … -- Service Award Programs (simultaneous participation in retirement system) VOLUNTEERS -- Ambulance Workers … award program for volunteer ambulance workers and the State Employees' Retirement System. You ask whether a person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Hewlett Bay Fire District
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s procedures for procuring … Consider amending the District’s procurement policy to include the use of competitive methods when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtVendor File Advisory No. 3
… address and phone number. SFS recently updated the layout of the Vendor Add Request page to capture this information. … contact information and inquire about the status of a purchase order, invoice or payment. When a vendor record … for information, including the Vendor ID and status of payments. References: To add a primary contact’s email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 through July 31, 2011. Background The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… management, back-up procedures, wireless technologies, mobile devices or protection of personal, private and … management, back-up procedures, wireless technologies, mobile devices or protection of personal, private and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… Key Findings The County does have a written plan for bridge maintenance; however, it has not been formally … The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to determine when it is more economical to replace rather than repair a bridge. Key Recommendation Record and monitor repairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… conduct online banking and none of the employees involved in online banking received Internet security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Town of Amsterdam – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-8)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately 5,600 residents. The Town Board … records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner. Ensure that complete and accurate monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-amsterdam-supervisors-records-and-reports-2013m-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Boonville , Town of Caton , Delaware County , Town of Indian Lake and Tompkins County . “In today’s fiscal climate, … without any written contracts with the vendors. Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (Hamilton … Town of Boonville Town of Caton Delaware County Town of Indian Lake and Tompkins County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… AI and has to follow the state’s AI Policy. That was the case with NYSOFA, which had an AI system, but did not know … was insufficient information to determine if the example case was in fact AI. However, DOT is piloting three AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, 2015 through February 15, 2019. About the Program The … serves approximately 1.1 million students at about 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools. Key Findings We … For example, one plan included an incorrect main phone number for the school and incorrectly listed key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsKiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… and found that the Treasurer made disbursements with little or no oversight and disbursements totaling $50,053 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsCity of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… 31, 2014. Background The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Wayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… in our prior audit report, dated March 2013, and whether the District established policies and procedures to ensure that District property was purchased and disposed of in a legitimate and cost-effective manner for … Wayne Central School District Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal 2014M152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchasePartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirement