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Continuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Continuity of Operations Planning (Report 2017-S-33 ). About the Program The Division of … wide range of emergencies and disasters. Our initial audit report, issued on March 21, 2018, examined the adequacy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s … professionals providing services through the Medicaid fee-for-service program to be enrolled as participating providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… mission. Key Findings With few exceptions, such as the film tax credit programs, ESD does not evaluate its economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsCenter Moriches Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-113)
… had no record of the Board ever using an RFP process to contract the CPA firm’s services for the annual audit or an … to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board of Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/center-moriches-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-113Opinion 95-14
… custody of foreign fire insurance tax moneys should not permit such moneys to be expended for a purpose which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… Understanding the Program Employee compensation represents a significant portion of a school district’s (district’s) … of the District’s total expenditures of $187.3 million for the same period. The District paid 239 clerical, … we examined was accurate. Therefore, this report does not contain recommendations. We conducted this audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Schodack Landing Fire District No. 1 – Claims Auditing (2026M-17)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Schodack Landing Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025 Understanding … No 1 District Board of Commissioners Board properly audit claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/schodack-landing-fire-district-no-1-claims-auditing-2026m-17DiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… of settlement money the state has largely committed for various uses. “Personal income tax collections continue … At the same time, the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the state’s bottom line may … New York’s true fiscal position, and leaving uncertainty for the commitments already made. Going forward careful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage ControlState Liquor Authority has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings … in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The District did not properly file for … to ensure the District applied for all State aid for new bus acquisitions. Officials did not perform an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… expenditure projections in the District's proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to liquidate a portion of the cumulative deficit incurred by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million … 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-b20-7-10Seaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The operating budget for 2014 was approximately $1.8 million, and the District’s contribution for the 2013 LOSAP program year was $113,300. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Opinion 90-39
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (by town on behalf of fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes … of special tax or user fee) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition on behalf of fire district) -- Preemption (fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… that campuses are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates. The … staff. Of the 64 institutions, 28 offer graduate programs. For fiscal year 2020-21, SUNY had an overall budget of $11.9 … As stated in SUNY Policy 7810: Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes (Residency Policy), each campus is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesAccessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for the … park system, as well as advancing the statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. The State’s park system comprises over 250 State parks and historic sites, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres across 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/accessibility-people-disabilities-followOverview – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… with setting accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments. Two GASB standards, … 68 , outline how pension plan liabilities are accounted for and disclosed in the financial reporting statements of … GASB setting accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments to ensure pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/overview