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Opinion 89-18
… lost from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training … Board. In addition to the basic course of training and education, all appointed assessors must complete additional courses in a continuing training and education program prescribed by the State Board (see Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. New York’s school districts annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for … recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted … in order to prepare for potential federal funding cuts. “On the spending side, the MTA proactively targeted additional … a lack of clarity from Washington, the MTA is less reliant on these funds to balance its budget in 2026. The MTA should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… 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/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Oswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… over tax receipts and over-the-counter cash receipts for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … operating expenditures were approximately $1.2 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. Key Findings The … tax certiorari judgments. However, there is no authority for a school district to chargeback any portion of a tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Security Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … The District must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… 2014 through June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, … the Program During the audit period, the Department’s Market Order Administration was responsible for the administration of all farm product market orders, except those involving dairy products. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects … to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and if HHAP projects are being properly maintained. This … September 14, 2018. Background The Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC) was established on June 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether the security over Erie County Medical Center Corporation’s … respecting everyone’s right to confidentiality. ECMCC’s IT Security Architecture emphasizes key principles such as the … and separation of duties. Additionally, the IT security framework covers essential aspects like physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/security-over-critical-systemsDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in … economic impact payments, many New Yorkers fell behind or were unable to make payments for rent and utilities. As … New Yorkers were having trouble paying their electric and/or gas bills—owing more than $800 million per quarter on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… potentially faces lower-than-expected payroll mobility and real estate taxes, which could offset increased revenue from fares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… are not adequately managed and an IT contingency plan is not adopted, the District has an increased risk that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… A color copier and refrigerator with a combined purchase price of more than $7,200 could not be located. Another two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedCity of Salamanca – City Comptroller’s Financial Reports (2023M-97)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Salamanca (City) Comptroller (Comptroller) completed timely and accurate … annual and monthly financial reports. As a result, the City Common Council (Council) did not have accurate and … Determine whether the City of Salamanca City Comptroller Comptroller completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-city-comptrollers-financial-reports-2023m-97Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
Putnam Valley Central School District Financial Condition 2016M135
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135North Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s internal controls over the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The East Moriches … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their tentative budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides information related to various types of multi-agency contracts available to Statewide Financial System (SFS) users. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/15/2015 … This section provides information related to various types of multiagency contracts available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8-overview