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Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (2020-S-18)
To determine whether the Board of Elections (BOE) utilized available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s18.pdfMWBE Report 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
In the 2020-21 fiscal year, market disruptions from the global pandemic gradually turned to optimism that the race against the COVID-19 virus would be won, ushering in a return to “normal” times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2020-21.pdfResponse Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55)
To determine whether it has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55.pdfElection Form for 25 Year Retirement Plan Sections 89, 603 or 604 – ERS Tier 3 Members Only (RS5473)
To elect to contribute under Section 89, 603 or 604, which provides a retirement of one-half of final average salary after 25 years of creditable service, qualified Tier 3 members use form RS5473.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5473.pdfAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (2020-S-46)
To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Supported Employment Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment services for individuals with a disability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s46.pdfAvoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfCity of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. Background The City of Gloversville is located in Fulton County and has approximately 15,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected eight-member City Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231Newcomb Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-127)
… Board did not ensure that District officials implemented and enforced its policy governing the operations of the … that were remitted to the central treasurer often did not have supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/newcomb-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2015m-127Village of Johnson City – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-16)
… SHP Training was not provided to all employees. Of the 20 total individuals we tested (14 selected employees and … or 14 percent of employees tested did not complete the annual SHP Training. Additionally, over 30 seasonal … workers were excluded from SHP Training and one of the two SHP Trainings provided by the Village did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/village-johnson-city-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-16Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish … NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates exceeded the New … not exceed SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationWaverly Central School District - Financial Operations (2019M-136)
… internal controls over disbursements and payroll duties. In our audit sample, 30 claims (11 percent) totaling $73,865 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/waverly-central-school-district-financial-operations-2019m-136Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
Determine whether transfer station and compost facility cash receipts were properly collected recorded and deposited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityMonroe-Woodbury Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-197)
… Fifteen of 113 disbursements totaling $44,166 did not have disbursing orders that included the two required … for petty cash use. The check amounts ranged from $300 to $900 which were all over the $100 limit established by the … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019mTown of North Castle – Cash Disbursement (2013M-32)
… 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Background The Town of North Castle is located in Westchester County. The Town Board … Town of North Castle Cash Disbursement 2013M32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/19/town-north-castle-cash-disbursement-2013m-32Henderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… Board. As of December 31, 2023, the District had four bank accounts with combined cash balances totaling $826,257. The … and timely bank reconciliations for the general fund checking account (checking account). After learning of our audit, the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as … later.” DiNapoli released a preliminary analysis of the Executive Budget in January. His full analysis of the Executive Budget released today, which includes a review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerVillage of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… Objective Determine if the Board adopted realistic budgets for the sewer fund and took appropriate action to maintain … underestimated appropriations in the sewer fund budgets for fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17, resulting in … as of May 31, 2017. The general, water and sewer fund all experienced cash flow issues due to the sewer fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Westchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… to ensure that services provided and payments made were in accordance with contractual agreements. Key Findings For … before authorizing payments. Include clear provisions in service agreements detailing required performance measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Bradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District District Board of Education Board and officials properly managed the Districts capital project project that includes building improvements and safety upgrades
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50