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Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13.pdfOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfOSC 9 - Sealed Records Memo
This bill would expressly provide for certain sealed records to be made available to OSC’s officers and employees for purposes of conducting a duly authorized examination into the financial affairs of town and village justice courts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/legislation/pdf/osc-9-sealed-records-memo.pdfOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (2022-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s13-response.pdfHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… made it appear that the District needed to increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As a result, … with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations. From fiscal years 2020-21 through … Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the general fund and maintained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… Of this amount, officials properly recaptured $97,020 from one company. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectUpper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… and funds were safeguarded, which hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and increased the risk … did not properly record all financial transactions in the accounting records or prepare required annual reports. … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit fire department Upper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mNewark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with … parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: Budget-to-actual results; budget documents with fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38Town of Warsaw – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-22)
… of Warsaw (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town … were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Clerk did not remit taxes totaling … Town of Warsaw Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/17/town-warsaw-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-22DiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect homeless shelters allowed violations and squalid … at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs to walls and ceilings made with plastic sheeting or garbage bags and duct tape at two shelters; One shelter with 143 residents and only four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The … internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements to ensure that Department moneys were safeguarded. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… in the project evaluation processes. The job report form used to obtain the information did not include all the … investments. Although businesses/firms indicate on their application the intended capital investment, they are not … use employee benefits attributed to newly created jobs in the cost-benefit analysis. Formally develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). The Board has not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Message from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… continuing recovery from COVID-19 and economic growth. In this environment, State policymakers increased support for schools, health care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. … highlights major issues in programmatic areas ranging from public health to public safety, energy and the environment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerOpinion 98-4
… COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY AUDITOR -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (delegation to of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY TREASURER -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4State Agencies Bulletin No. P-986
4/1/98 Perf Adv for Employees in the Sec Serv (01) & Sec Supervisors (60) Negotiating Units
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-986.pdfChateugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
Determine whether Chateaugay Central School District (District) officials claimed State aid for nonresident homeless students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/chateaugay-central-school-district-2023-153.pdfHolland Patent Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2023M-141)
Determine whether Holland Patent Central School District (District) officials safeguarded and accounted for fuel inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/holland-patent-central-school-district-2023-141.pdf